Recent content by keeper seeker

Should have read 6Ft piece of hose. Sorry

I bought a 6" piece of marine grade fuel lie, and filled up a 5 gal gas can. I ran fuel line from gas can diectly to fuel/water seperator. Ran boat down river, and out to open water. I let her cruise at 3500 rpm, slowed down and brought it up to 4000 rpm. The boat ran great. I stoped boat...

Thanks for all your feedback. I'll check out the hoses and vent tomorrow.

At this point I think I have done what I am capable of mechanically. When I replaced the one way valve on the tank I did not see a screen or filter, Perhaps it is on the tube that's actually in the tank? Can I get to that? Do I just check the vent that is on the side of the boat for dirt or...

Seasick, On several times that it has happened I have managed to return to my slip at a very slow speed ( 5-7MPH). If I try to accelerate in stalls out. Its a very long return trip and I don't tend to do well with all the bouncing around. As a matter of fact I am green, sweaty and sea sick...

Thanks for the suggestions. When the motor quits it sputters then I try giving it gas , then it konks out completely.

Last fall I purchased a 1990 Seafarer that was repowered in 2004 with a 5.0L Mercruiser and Alpha 1 outdrive. Early this seson I filled fuel tank and put in sufficient additives. Initially I was having problems with moisture in fuel, and that has been elliminated. I used over 1/2 the fuel in...

I just returned from the marina. I hooked up the washdown hose and let her blast. The water drained thru the scuppers as you suggested. Thanks for your help and words of wisdom.I actually was loosing sleep over this. Tonight I'll find something else to worry about.

Thanks. I'll try that out today. If know if I look in the holes in the floor, there is water in there.

I recently purchased a 1990 Seafarer that was repowered in 2004 with a 5L Mercruiser w/ alpha 1 drive. I launched it this week and noticed that my scuppers are below the water line. It has a full tank. Is there too much weight? Can this be corrected? I am at a slip. I am fairly new to boating...