Hey,

I have a kad32 diesel engine in my Bayliner 245 which I have decided to keep on the mooring in the water this winter. (On a river so freshwater not salt).

This is the first time I have kept her in the water over the winter and just wanted to know, other than ensuring she is topped up with antifreeze is there anything else I need to do to protect her over the winter?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Funny pic I just found in a magazine article about a Mercury engine testing centre during the 60s. I might have to give it a try sometime...

I feel like it might be a tight squeeze trying to fit a kicker on my transom. Also a little worried about the added weight. Would probably need a outboard mount. Its a 16’ sea nymph max weight is 815lbs I want it for trolling and getting back to land incase i have problems with the main Im also going to be upgrading my main to a 50-60hp Any advice is really appreciated

How about some pictures of those great loop boats? Definitely a bucket list item.

I talked to a mechanic I've been conversing with about my motor. It's the carbs and we've deducted that it can't be anything else. I've got 2 more things to try before tearing them apart and rebuilding them. Gonna soak them again in straight seafoam but the mechanic thinks someone has been turning screws and they are out of sync. If super soaking them doesn't work then I'm buying a 4 dial to see if they sync up. If they don't I have no choice but to rebuild them. Thanks everyone for all your help I was just hoping to NOT have to tear carbs apart.

2003 Yamaha 50hp 4-stroke

Hi, I’m looking to buy a 2001 Mako 192 CC boat. I believe the weight of the boat is around 2k lbs. I own a 2014 Jeep Cherokee sport with 4WD, but the towing capacity of my vehicle is also 2k lbs. Do you think it would be fine to tow this boat for just an hour with this vehicle? Thanks.

Hey! I have an old fish fish and ski glastron and I want to add a muuuch better sound system to it. First thing is the subs. I would like 4 yes 4 Pyle hydra 8 inch marine subs. The rms I think is 200 watts at 4ohms on each of those subs. The website only says 400 max. I would like to find an amp with at least a 150 watt rms per channel that has 4 outputs on it so I don't have to have multiple amps. Possibly an amp with 2 outputs that I can wire in parelell to the subs. Also. I'm not rich by any means I don't need it to sound insane or anything. I would prefer it to be under $200. Thanks!

The boat has a bathroom and full size bed

i have no experience I just want to know how i can break into the industry i want to eventual be a marine technician but I just want to know a path rn i live in southern california im willing to move whereever in the usa

Hey everyone! I have a 27’ SeaArk EasyCat with a 250 Suzuki on it. From what I’ve found, that’s ~2000lbs + ~700lbs engine + ~450lbs of fuel if full. I’m also rounding up for equipment, but I’ll add an extra couple hundred to be safe and say 3,400 lbs.

Now, I currently use my Silverado and it’s fine, but I’m looking to change my daily driver to a midsized truck. And really, a Tacoma or Ridgeline.

With the right setup, it seems a Tacoma can tow up to 6,500lbs. But I also don’t exactly trust just the numbers. I was wondering if tows anything that heavy and long with a midsize truck, and how it handles it.

Oh, and just for some more info, I keep the boat by the lake I go to, and the distance isn’t but a few miles to unload. Really I I’d like to know for the few times I may take it to a different lake, or to the shop or something.

This is my view on their registration site. I can go thru all the steps to register and then it fails. Anyone know something about this?

Starting to dream… what are the highest end/quality boats that are good for the loop?

Without a budget what’s your dream loop boat?

A mate and I like to do some pelagic bird watching trips on a JetSki about 12 nm out and I'm looking to upgrade the current VHF radio to something with better features. The Ski doesn't have any navigational features and reception on our phones is often unreliable. I'm looking at Standard Horizon or Icom any suggestions for features or radios would be greatly appreciated.

I will not be able to use my pontoon next summer, so it will be sitting shrink wrapped in the yard for around 18 months. I'm in Michigan. Typically when i winterize it for 4 or 5 months of storage, I fill it up. So... should I leave the tank full with conditioned rec. fuel or empty?

I'm leaning toward a 14' vhull, but not certain if that is the best option for my needs. I've seen some forums saying a flat bottom is no good for rowing, but I'm just looking for something to float on in the summer with my husband and young son to picnic on the lake. Not looking to go upstream whitewater rafting or sport fishing, just floating and maneuvering around still/slow waters.

Do boat motors have a VIN? I know the boat itself has a HIN but I am being asked to provide the VIN for some motors not on a boat for some estate things. I'm not located near these motors to check myself. Thought I would see if anyone knows for sure. Thank you.

Hi, I got an Johnson outboarder model number J6BFCIC. Need help establishing build year and horsepower please.

My custom fit full boat cover has fallen apart (mostly dissolving threads by seems) and I am in the market for a new one and have some options. At some point previous owner has had snap on cover since there are still metal snaps in the fiberglass. So not sure what a cost of getting custom snap on cover versus fitted cover is and which one would be better for trailering? I do have a cheap Amazon cover that I normally keep on while boat is stored over winter in covered storage but it is not suitable for trailering. Anyone have any company that they recommend for buying snap on or full covers from?

The image is resized from my original post.

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Can anyone vouch for this boat? Got a family of 4. Looking for something to comfortably spend the day on the lake.