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I was in lala land. Actually the octane minimum ration for regular grade of gasoline is (pardon the pun) regulated by the state. Most states have an 87 minimum requirement but several have 85 as the requirement. To get 84 I store the gas for a few years in my garage:)

That motor may need 87 octane and regular at the pump is near 84. I am pretty sure that motor does not have a knock sensor that can help compensate for lower octane. Engine knock can destroy a motor quickly. If you hear knocking under load, reduce the load and add higher octane gas to the tank...

OK. Look for the pink wire and short it to ground. See if the gauge reads full. If so, the sender is probably bad

Do parts of your LU sit in the water even after that are tilted all the way up?

Did the gas gauge work correctly after the repower? The following test is valid for standard tank wiring. Some boats with Mercury rigging and command link instrumentation use a different wiring arrangement for the level sensors and trouble shooting is trickier.What displays/gauges do you have...

No fly by night haulers) Choose a carrier that is in the business of boats, Research insurance coverage and limitations, either the haulers or yours. Verify they are knowledgeable on who requires what permits. Post your specifics like origin and destination as well as details and someone on...

I understand the challange. Yes there are many suppliers of the more common parts but it isn't so easy selecting the right part without first removing the old part and having it for reference. So if you are doing a restoration or upgrade and the boat will be on land for a period of time, you...

A smart move:)

Same here, 2 seasons, maybe three. I do paint the water line annually though as part of the touch up.

Ask about compatibility with existing bottom paint. Appropriate prep is critical Of course make sure you follow the instructions especially about using a 3/8 nap or smaller roller. That paint like other Pettit paints does not like thick coats.

No the screws do not screw into the brackets. They go in at a sharp angle ans screw into the fiberglass face of the back transom assembly

If the cushions were mounted like Grady does bolsters, there are brackets on the back fiberglass and there are holes in the back of the cushion backboard. The cushions are placed over the holes and slid down. Then screws are inserted through the bottom lower edge of the cushion into the...

Do the old 225 motors have the same gear ratio as the new 300s?

Did you let the O/OFF sit for a while? You might want to try various solvents: Acetone is one. A stronger polish like a compound may be needed, followed by polish and then wax.

Its the connection for the pitot sensor that is used to measure speed. You only need one. The pitot sensor measures the water pressure on the forward edge of the lower unit. If you look closely you will see a small hole. That often gets plugged. the sensot has no parts per se, it jut routs water...

Some owners have said that the 275 ride can be harsh in certain sea conditions. I had looked at 275s but decided that there were enough somewhat 'negative' messages to make me reconsider. The reviews on the ride for the 285 is much more positive.. As others have said; If the boat you have now...

Light hulls ( white:) will show slime and marine growth more than darker colors

Stainless in contact with the aluminum engine would cause galvanic corrosion.

It doesn't look like there was a lot of rot around the drain plug. Most of the rot seems to be the upper and middle-ish areas on the right of center. If the water did enter through the garboard drain ( a common source) why did the crack appear near the top? It appeared because that is where the...

Got it. Local weather does play a big role. The complaints I heard about were in the more sunbelt areas.