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This past summer I noticed that my Rule Automatic bilge pump cycled on and off alot. This in turn caused one of my batteries to die after just two summers. It seems like just a small amount of standing water will cause this. I've been thinking about trashing this pump and go with a non...

Last summer I noticed that one of the drain holes in the motor well was recessed behind the outer skin. This was a clear indication that I had water intrusion inside my transom. I am the original owner of this 1991 Tournament. In February, I decided to take advantage of the lower winter rates...

I did my annual maintenance this past weekend. The Yankee cheapo in me came out and I started wondering if I wasted $50 or so in replacing these items. Does anyone really know what makes a plug or zinc worthy of replacement, or is it that springtime knee-jerk reaction of better safe than sorry...

Anyone got a simple trick or use a product which catches the engine oil when draining a 4 stroke. I make a big mess every time I do it. What I really need is some sort of bucket that can hang off the back of the upper engine near the flexible drain tube.

My '91 Tournament for years has had a ugly, faded look to it. I have tried scores of products, with no lasting results. However, this spring I think I found a solution, at least for me, which brings back the dark blue color of the rubrails. First step was to completly buff out all the...

I finally had it with the rest of the Duratrim on my '91 Tournament. Previous attempts of varnish; Penatrol; sanding, etc. had minimal results. Time for HDPE. There appears to be two mfg's of HDPE...King Starboard and CPC-Vycom Seaboard. Both offer the same color choices, which in my case is...

I've been meaning to do this for awhile. Last year I desperately needed to overhaul my dash...'91 Tournament. I liked the look of the carbon fiber panels on the new Gradys, so I contacted them to find out where they obtained the material. Got a hold of the company, bought a 3x3 piece and then...

I have no idea if I am paying a reasonable rate for my boat insurance, and figured if I knew what others pay, someone might benefit from this. My stats: '91 Tournament. '04 Yamaha 4s. '91 trailer. Ins co is MMG Insurance in Maine. Boat/Motor $18481 Deductible $500 Premium $287...