May 17, 2018 · Discussion of boats, general boating questions and anything else directly related to a boat or an engine.

Mar 8, 2011 · Re: Do I need 4x4 to lauanch boat? Re: Do I need 4x4 to lauanch boat? If you get a locking rear end and are careful a 2wd will handle "most" ramp situations. I have seen some …

May 4, 2012 · I was wondering what size outboard motor to use on my 14' harbercraft aluminum boat? The boat is pretty light, probably 165lb-180lb range and I bought it off a guy who used to …

Jun 14, 2012 · Re: Boat taking on water Have you ran it and looked at all hoses etc? If it's not bellows, and it takes on water while on muffs, it certainly sounds like an engine cooling system …

May 20, 2010 · I thought this might be a helpful tutorial to give the members here a better understanding on how to troubleshoot their boat's electrical systems and circuits. Multimeter …

Jan 21, 2005 · Re: Can I paint my boat Canvas? Another place to check out is auto body repair shops, they have special flexible paints for repainting plastic and rubber bumpers (fenders) …

Jun 21, 2006 · Re: Install drain in Aluminum boat Simple...go to Boaters World or West and buy the little plastic flush mount fitting and screw in plug kit....need a hole saw and a couple tiny …

Feb 11, 2010 · Re: Converting saltwater boat to freshwater boat? It's actually a secret ceremony. If the boat won't convert, throw blessed fresh water on it and start chanting. Now, if I could just …

Apr 30, 2010 · Re: Boat list to port on full throttle Re: Boat list to port on full throttle Bump? Looking at trim tabs now. Took it out friday with my lady and all weight on the starboard side …

Jul 22, 2008 · I read somewhere that some boats (Tiderunner and/or SeaSwirl) were complete composite, even down to the stringers. I'm looking for a first boat and don't want the rotting …