Search results

I just replaced the water pump on my F225TXRA and it wouldn't shift into forward or reverse after I finished putting the lower unit back on. I figured the shift lever moved or was not lined up properly so I dropped the lower unit back down and carefully lined everything up and slowly reattached...

My Garmin 2006c finally broke so was thinking about replacing with echomap 74cv. Any feedback on that unit or other recommendations is appreciated. I have an old but decent sonar so not really concerned about the sonar feature, just need a decent plotter.

I have a fuel tank leak and until I can afford to replace the tank I was considering using a large portable tank so that we can at least still use the boat on occasion. Stupid question but would I simply need to reposition the hose that goes to the real tank; just bolt it to the portable tank so...

I have 8 1" holes in the deck that goes all the way through. Can I get some advice on how to fill them? I was thinking I would somehow block/seal the bottom of the holes and fill with epoxy, but not sure that is the appropriate repair. The holes are from a cooler seat that was bolted down, water...

I need to replace my front window due to my buddy’s brick head banging into it and cracking the glass. They are the Wynne windows and I was wondering if it’s ok to just remove the long pin from the hinge. The customer service rep at Wynne said he has heard of that being done but wasn’t sure it...

I am relocating one of my batteries to the starboard quarter. I was planning on bolting a short piece of 2x4 to the transom and the opposite side for shelf, but if there are better ways of doing this I am open to any ideas. Also, the only cable I will need to increase in length goes from the...

Engine ran very well from idle up to about 2400 rpm. Beyond 2400 rpm it felt like it was going to stall, but with surges of increasing speed. Additional information – using all new non-ethanol gas, the fuel filter is about one year old (but not really used) - first time the boat has been used in...

I’m getting ready to replace my leaking fuel tank, and would appreciate any advice on how to go about it. I need to buy some tools to cut the deck out, and I am not sure if a circular saw or a sawzall will work best. Eric Denton at Parker sent me the stringer schematics and from what I can tell...

Is it possible to maintain two batteries with a single battery charger/maintainer? I was planning to buy a dual charger, but someone just gave me a single 1.5 amp maintainer - is splicing the leads an option?

My 8 hp kicker will not run without me constantly pulling out the choke and messing with the throttle. This happened before and for about $100.00 the dealer’s mechanic cleaned the carburetor and it ran fine – for a while. Their advice was to use the motor more often. I would love to do that...

I saw this product on Ship Shape TV, does anyone have any experience with it. I have a set of two year old batteries that have not been used much lately, and I do not have a battery maintainer/charger. I am wondering if this product will actually extend the life as advertised.

The motor is a 2002 4 stroke 225 with about 700 hours on it. I was out the other day for the first time in 3-4 months. We cruised around for a few hours, and the motor was running great – as usual. Then it just died. I turned it over a few times, but it did not sound like anything was going...

I just dropped something on my forward bilge pump and broke off the piece where the hose attaches. It's a Rule 360 and I'd prefer to replace with a much higher GPH pump. The problem is larger pumps require a larger hose, but I do not want to replace the hose/thru hull fitting. Will some kind of...

I noticed a strong fuel smell on the boat today, and when I looked in the bilge there was about 4 ounces of fuel. I wasn't positive so I sponged it up, put a little in a can and lit it - it was fuel. I looked around the filter and fuel hose but didn't see any source of the leak. Any advice on...

I was just getting ready to order my Revere Fast Find PLB, and was also considering the Autotether. I have auto pilot and spend plenty of time on the boat alone; anybody have any feedback on this item - seems like a good idea.

I was just getting ready to order my Revere Fast Find PLB, and was also considering the Autotether. I have auto pilot and spend plenty of time on the boat alone; anybody have any feedback on this item - seems like a good idea.

My baitwell pump stopped working so I checked the wires and have power at the pump, so I figure the pump went bad (manufactured in 2004). I removed the pump and just to double check I touched the wires coming off the pump to the battery - and the pump worked. So then I connected the pump back to...

My gas gauge started acting up so I checked the sending unit and this is what I found. I was able to retrieve the outer metal tube, but nothing else. It looks like the unit broke off at the threads so now I have several pieces of the unit stuck down in the tank. Any idea how to retrieve them...

Can anyone tell me what kind of damage I may have sustained due to fishing line wrapping around my prop. It was enough line to stall the motor and it was then stuck in gear. I jumped in and cut out all the line I could - it was about 1/4 inch thick and the prop wouldn't move. After I cut it...

Is there an easy and accurate way to check the condition of the batteries?