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    Fuse Panel

    Hello - I'm looking for info on my fuse panel, trying to figure out what fuse goes to where, what fuse is needed, etc I have my boat manual and engine manual, but nothing refers to fuses in there - is this boat specific? engine specific? any where I could look up my fuse panel and see what goes...
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    Battery Basics

    I'm new to these toys - should I really keep my boat battery, 4.3 Merc, on trickle charge 100% of time not in use? that worries me - away at work, running charger, dogs in house, etc just looking for some SOPs for boat battery basics
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    propeller recomendation?

    1997 Sylvan 19.6 open bow - 4.3L Merc alpha 1 Hello, I'd like to get a clean, smooth, new propeller for my boat - one I have has some chips out of it Not really sure what I need or what to look for - my first boat :( only numbers I can read are 14.25x21 I'd like to pull tubers and go fast -...
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    What should work with no key?

    1997 Sylvan 19.6 open bow - 4.3L Merc Newbie question here - What should work, without the key in or turned? Currently for me - EVERYTHING! - so I'd like to know what should be able to be used or is powered on when the key is out (such as trim?) Right now, radio is always on w/o key (ill look...
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    Summerize Boat

    I'm reviewing the summarize article , the sticky - I used the winterize guide I'm sure it wasn't included this because, its basic info...but I need that, first time owner here :) I'm brining my boat home, but its full of the antifreeze I used to winterize. shouldn't I clear that and refill with...
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    Removing Fuel/Water Seperator

    Hello - thanks in advance - first time winterizing, first time boat owner here. I'm trying to remove the fuel separator and I cannot get it loose. it says its pressurized - am I missing a shut off ,or release valve here? 1997 Merc 4.3 LX gen+ from what I can see, it should just twist off. I...
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