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Looks like it got hot. Should I worry? What's the problem?

Yesterday I could not not get the boat to go faster than 17 mph! Both engines were putting out full power. I pushed each engine up separately and got 12 on each one which is about right. But both engines at full power would not go over 17.... I'm baffled. My boat buddy says its not a spun prop...

What product do you esteemed gentlemen propose to glue down the vinyl trim that's peeled away from under the cockpit helm?

When I leave my AC on At 74 the compressor ices up. Any ideas?

Taking the boat out the marina I powered up both throttles but couldn't get on plane. Then I noticed my starboard engine RPM was 6100! Apparently the engine didn't go out of neutral. It probably ran that fast for 2 or 3 minutes before I slowed down, put it in reverse then back into forward...

Just had the pistons changed. Think I should put some trim tab zincs on them?

So I've been getting the overheat at idle problem and decided to limp the boat over to thr marina 6 miles away. For the first time, I flushed the engines with Salt Away the last time I used her. On the way to the mechanic the engine never overheated. I let it idle for another 25 minutes and...

I bought my Marlin a year ago and had its virgin bottom painted. The boat docks on a tidal creek with a lot of flow. I pulled the boat out today and the bottom was loaded with growth and barnacles. They pressure washed most of it off and scraped most of the barnacles off. The guy recommended I...

Anyone replace one lately? How much?

Whats good to clean it?

Just got off the phone with Rupp. Holy smokes, they want $470 for the two elbows that the arms attach too. What a rip off. It's not titanium for Christ sakes. Anyone know where I get some cheaper or even a different brand that will work?

Anyone no where the macerator dumps out the holding tank?

Finally got around to ordering a new pump (got it for $420 from sailboatOwners.com!) Wondering what's the best way to keep it working right, eg., I've heard flushing with fresh water, using the shower hose to fill the bowl, instead of sucking seawater through the seacock ( jeez, that sounds...

Bought a gallon of Lucas today to treat 300 gallons because it was $30 less than SeaFoam. Anyone else use it?

Took out the Marlin this morning and idled up the river to the intercostal. When I opened up the throttles the starboard engine would not go higher than 1300 rpm in gear and 22 in neutral. Ran fine, no overheat, just wouldn't throttle up. Mechanic said its either a spun prop ( he didn't think...

Which model is best for boats, and why. Thx

I recently moved my Grady to a new dock that has a regular 3 hole outlet. I think when I turn on the water heater the reverse polarity light comes on and the power shuts down. I say think, because I believe it comes on without turning anything on. An electrician says the problem is either my...

It's cold here on Amelia Island (40 degrees;). How long does it take the water heater to work? I powered it up today and I know it came on but the water was cold even after 10 minutes. When I pump the handle on the head ( seacock open) it won't suck water in. But I can pump it out in dry flush...

A while back I posted that my electric stove element would not turn on. Today I was messing with it and happened to pull up a little knob. Well I be damned..... That powers it on! Anybody ever use the alcohol stove? Where do get the fuel and how does it work?

Good ideas abouth the mildew cleaner. Now what do you dudes use on the steel and aluminum rails to get the white deposits off, and protect it?