Hi guys,
Im currently in the market for a new boat and I've been looking in to a early 90's bayliner trophy. I have a few in mind that have been really well maintained and in awesome shape. They both have 140 I/O in them but I was wondering if this motor would be underpowered in a boat this...
I have been spending a lot of time looking in to my next boat that I would like to buy and this boat has caught my eye. I do all my boating on lake huron and georgian bay so I like something that can handle the rougher water. I was wondering if anybody on the forum owns one or knows someone that...
Hi guys,
I have been having this problem with my boat for the better part of the season. When im out trolling the motor stays around 110 degrees and the tick noise stays pretty quiet like a normal noise you would expect out of a motor this old. After i go to open it up and get load on the old...
Hi guys, I was out on the water yesterday testing out the new boat. It was running great for about 15 minutes then out of nowhere it started sputtering and died. After that i got it to start but it died shortly after. I pulled the fuel line off and noticed there was no fuel in it about 2 feet...
Where abouts is the best place to lift from on a 140 mercruiser? I am planning on renting an engine hoist so i can move my engine and replace my transom but I havent noticed a hook or anything to lift from. Its probably right in front of my but i best ask just incase i do it wrong and end up...
Hi guys,
As most of you probably know I am restoring my boat. Ive made it as far as sanding down the old fiberglass with a flap disc but i wasnt sure how much i should sand off. Ive got it sanded down so the darker glass is gone and it is nice and smooth so i was wondering if this would be...
I decided to build a new doghouse for my boat since the one that came with it isnt meant for my boat. I was wondering if anybody has pictures of their engine covers to give me an idea for building one.
I am in the process of restoring my boat and need to move the engine out of my way to get the transom out. I was planning on renting an engine lift and if possible just moving the engine forward a few feet so its out of the way. I would take it out but my boat is in a portable garage on the lawn...
I was wondering if anybody on the site has used boatboard for their deck? I seen it on a site but I am new to this and wasnt sure how you would bond it to the hull. It is fairly expensive but it would suit my fishing boat if it is possible to bond it to the hull.
Hi guys,
This is my first boat rebuild and im in the process of sanding down the left over firberglass that held the deck and stringers down. I was wondering if anybody could tell me what a good grinder blade is for this job? I got as close as possible with the cutting blade but there is still a...
I have been working on re4placing the floor and stringers in my 17' wilker lately and figure i may as well do the transom while its all apart. I have done a lot of reading on the site on outboard transom replacement but i cant seem to find as much info on inboard transom replacement. I know that...
Well i was out yesterday to start up the motor and first thing i turned the key then the motor fired right up. After running for about 15 seconds it stalled so i gave it another try and it started sputtering then i turned the key off and it kept turning over but didnt try and start. I had to...
I have recently decided to replace my deck and stringers so I have a fresh boat for the spring. I have done a lot of reading up on how to do it but i dont know how much epoxy resin, epoxy hardener, and fberglass mat i will need. The supplies seem to be quite expensive so if possible i would like...
does anybody on the site do any fishing out of kincardine or owen sound ontario. I havent done any downrigging since we sold our old boat and just recently bought a 17' wilker. From what i hear lake huron salmon fishing has gone right downhill in the past few years so i was wondering what...
