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    2013 Tohatsu MFS15C Electric starter in-op

    This motor only has approx. 20 hrs. previous outing, when loading on trailer the shifter would not come out of forward, when lifting the motor to put support rod it came out of forward. Now the electric starter will not activate and when I pull the crank cord it is very slow to rewind and only...
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    48hp Johnson not recharging battery

    My 48hp Johnson is not recharging my cranking battery. Where do I begin checking what to replace?
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    No Tach or Tilt/Trim Gage Operation

    I have a 1986 Jason Bass Boat with a Yamaha engine; the Tach gage and the Tilt/Trim angle gage quit working. Is there anything common to both gages that could cause this? Any suggestions on where to start looking? Thank you for any help.
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    70hp Yamaha weak water flow at idle

    My 1987 70hp will sound the alarm (steady buzz) when running at very low rpm in forward and the water stream seems to be weak. I have had the water pump replaced twice, both times the impeller was split on the inside. The next time out the water stream was still weak and the alarm continues to...
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    Rope Rotted in Molding

    Anyone know if special tools are required to replace the rope in the black rubber bumper molding around this bass boat? Does it take a special rope or will nylon rope do the job?
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    Gelcoat Damaged by riff raff rock

    My boat broke anchor and washed into riff raff, hopefully I can upload some pics to get some guidance from you guys. I will have to repair it myself but do not know what to buy. The worst damage is port side on the edge at the bottom:
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    Gelcoat Damaged by riff raff rock

    I have a '86 Jason Bass Boat that broke anchor and acquired some gel coat chipping along the edge of the bottom; 1" wide x 4' long. Fiberglass is not damaged enough to leak but did rough it up in a small section. This boat was only manufactured for two years and was bought new in my family. Any...
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    2012 Tohatsu 15hp Starts in gear only has 1/2 throttle

    Recently purchased a new 15hp Tohatsu from Outboards on Line in TN. It is an electric start and it starts in any gear and from 1/2 throttle to full throttle the rpms change very little if any at all. My closest Tohatsu dealer is 75 miles away. Any suggestions on adjustments I can do?
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    Shopping for new outboard

    I'm in the market for a new 15hp Tohatsu, the best price I've found is at outboardsonline.com. My question is has anyone had any experience with that company. I am extremely cautious of on line purchases especiallt $2500.
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    1987 Tohatsu 9.9 grinding engine noise

    My 9.9 has had a scrubbing/grinding type noise when running and does not like to idle slow, seems to be in a bind. Local backyard boat mechanic seems to think the motor is spinning a main bearing and would not be worth the expense to repair. I have a second 9.9 same model but it only has 75 psi...
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    What wire gage for trolling motor?

    Need to move my battery forward and the wires 12' to reach my transom mounted 30 lb/thrust trolling motor. What gage wire do you guys suggest I use?
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    Tohatsu short shaft housing and foot

    I would like to convert my Tohatsu M9.9B2 long shaft to a short shaft. I need the housing anyone have a used one for sale or know where to buy a new one?
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    Long Shaft motor on 15" Transom

    I have a Tohatsu 9.9 with a 20" shaft mounted on my 13' Atlantic Skiff with a 15" transom. WOT is less than 8mph and it will not plane out. Would raising the engine help? If so how would you suggest?
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