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How does one typically approach and hook a mooring on a closed bow 14.5' runabout. I understand how to get up and approach the mooring but when there is no walk through on the windshield and you need to hook onto the bow eye, what do you do? Never really had this problem before as my parents'...
What should I do about this motor first to get it running? I have already made sure the fly-wheel turns and the driveshaft also. Anything I should check before I try and start it up... Boat and motor sat in the woods for 5-6 years before I took it on recently after the former owner gave it to...