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Getting a Charge
Posted: April 1, 2014
I have a 29-foot Ranger Tug in salt water on Newport Bay. I go through a zinc anode on the prop shaft every month. Marine electricians seem unable to correct the problem. Any suggestions?
Looking for a Game Plan
Posted: April 1, 2014
I’m getting ready to launch my center-console fishing boat but have only one weekend to get the hull and deck clean. Where should I focus, and w ...
Downside of Decals
Posted: April 1, 2014
I have a 2000 Sportscraft. The manufacturer name decals were damaged, so I removed them. Now I have a shadow of the name where the decal protected the ...
Stainless That Much Better?
Posted: April 1, 2014
I was looking at an aluminum prop for my fishing boat, but I had a buddy tell me that under no circumstances should I consider getting one. That seeme ...
Getting No Break from the Brakes
Posted: March 1, 2014
I have a 2006 Karavan trailer with surge drum brakes on both axles. I replaced the actuator, the brake lines (from metal to flexible lines), the distr ...
Procrastination Work-around
Posted: March 1, 2014
I had too many things going on in my life last fall, so I never got around to winterizing my four-stroke Yamaha — but in my defense, I have stab ...
Sparkplug Schedule
Posted: March 1, 2014
My question for the experts is one I can never get a straight answer on. Is it myth or maintenance to change the sparkplugs once a season or after sev ...
Keep Inflatables Inflated
Posted: March 1, 2014
My buddy says it’s better to let my inflatable “go soft” than keep it topped up. Is that correct?
Weird Starting Procedure
Posted: March 1, 2014
I have twin 2007 Suzuki 200s on a Triton. All of a sudden, now the port engine won’t start unless the throttle is advanced at the console, then ...
Paint-Specific Advice
Posted: February 1, 2014
I’m planning to paint my older inflatable. Can I use any rubber-based paint?
Tab Talk
Posted: February 1, 2014
I have an 18-foot bowrider with a 130 hp Yamaha two-stroke on the back. When I load people on, it takes a while to sort out seating, and then as we ta ...
Concerned About Coring
Posted: February 1, 2014
I own a late 1960s fiberglass runabout, and I’ve noticed some issues with the towing eyes on the interior. On the interior of the boat, there is ...
Why the Big Bucks?
Posted: February 1, 2014
My neighbor has a four-cylinder, four-stroke, fuel-injected Yamaha. I have a four-cylinder, two-stroke, direct-injected Evinrude E-TEC. I realize each ...
It’s Too Loud
Posted: January 1, 2014
I just bought an old but beautiful 1986 Bayliner cruiser. Inside the cabin, you can hear more of the motor running than the radio. Is there anything I ...
Do or Don’t Die?
Posted: January 1, 2014
Why use dielectric grease when there is regular grease for electrical connections? Regular grease transmits electrical energy, and dielectric is non-e ...