Boats & Boating

i just bought a boat with a 1970 kiekhaefer mercury650 65 hp motor. the last time the guy had it out , he said it lost power, but still ran. he park it winterized it and sold it to me. i've been trying to get it started and it won't start. its got a new fuel filter and its getting spark.but when i pulled one of the plugs its not getting fuel this is my first boat and i don't want to spend a whole lot of money any advice would be appreciated

2007-08-29 13:24:20 · 8 answers · asked by jmmccarthy17182000 1

2007-08-29 12:50:44 · 7 answers · asked by nk12292000@verizon.net 1

I have a sunruner 320 classic twin volvo penta v8 and find that i am constatly having to trim the legs, when running the engines will go to - 4 i will re trim to 0 and it will go back to -4 within a few minuets.
I am a total novice so it may be normal or the engines are just happier in that position any help appretiated

2007-08-29 12:29:50 · 5 answers · asked by volvo penta 1

I have a 2 stroke Johnson engine on my Shetland 570, its very slow due to an old engine and a heavy boat, Please advise on an upgrade, I was advised a mecury 80 or 90, the price for this and fitted is £6,500 up to £7,000.,

2007-08-29 11:32:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-29 09:44:45 · 1 answers · asked by seawolf 5

2007-08-29 09:41:11 · 2 answers · asked by reesie 3

I need to know for school so plz help.

2007-08-29 09:24:24 · 9 answers · asked by The Kid 1

Hi.fellow Boatie or anyone/
I know that maritime law forbids flying the skull & crossbones making it a pirate vessel in international waters, but at what penalty now we are out of old Elizabethan times.
The flags are available at chandlers for use as a bit of fun, and I stick one up when mooring on the inland waterways, along with the fake miniature cannon on the roof.
Surely the authourities will see the funny side, and not lock me in the brig I hope.
I also sometimes fly the red ensign, to show that I am freindly, which I am, but so did Sir Walter when acting as a licensed pirate for the crown.
I have a purple one with a potatoe emblem in the corner, for no particular reason.
What do you reckon ?

Bob the Boat

2007-08-29 08:59:50 · 16 answers · asked by Bob the Boat 6

I am buying a little boat but seem to have in the back of my mind it is believed to be bad luck to change the name of a boat. anyone knowe anything aBOUT THIS.

2007-08-29 08:45:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any one up on EPA Docket ID No. HQ-OW-2007-0483, this regulation will place a fee on all boats (?$800.00?) per year or 5 year period. http://www.boatus.com/gov/HR2550FAQ.pdf
http://www.boatus.com/gov/Fed_Alert.asp

Can any one put this in clear English and or know what the outcome is?

2007-08-29 08:15:44 · 2 answers · asked by diller 3

Glasgow, which way do you go? Should I take anything with me
or inform anyone?

2007-08-29 06:26:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

the 4-107 westerbeke engine in my boat puts out white exhaust

2007-08-29 06:21:26 · 6 answers · asked by John f 1

2007-08-29 06:02:53 · 13 answers · asked by annazoer 2

i have a fibreglass boat and there are a few small chips in the gelcoat what is the best way to make it good

2007-08-29 05:01:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 16:44:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 16:22:28 · 3 answers · asked by nk12292000@verizon.net 1

I have a 20' 1987 Ski Centurion Barefoot Warrior Comp. with a 200HP Blackmax Mercury. I use it for all types of towing(combo, slalom, wakeboard, tubes) but enjoy racing also. I need to know if installing a hydrofoil on my outboard will slow my boat down at high speeds(65-80MPH) and what effect on my steering will it have? I can top out around 82MPH at full throttle with perfect trim, will I lose this with a hydrofoil?

2007-08-28 15:25:17 · 10 answers · asked by ? 3

2007-08-28 15:19:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 15:04:15 · 11 answers · asked by Ryan M 1

and does it make a difference in speed or control. Thanks

2007-08-28 14:54:19 · 9 answers · asked by BASSMASTER 4

I have a 1990 21' Bowrider with a 5.7 Mercruiser 260 hp drive. When I am cruising under 3000 rpm I have no problem at all other than the steering seems sluggish. When I am cruising at speed and over 3000 rpm for no reason, the boat makes a sudden and un announced hard right hand turn. Also when I am cruising up to 2800 rpm then back off the throtle hard, it pulls hard to the right.

Any thoughts on this? The hydralic fluid is full and the boat runs and preforms great except for this problem.

Thanks for suggestions.

2007-08-28 14:33:50 · 6 answers · asked by Dennis P 1

Not the rudder, but what is the stand called that holds it up?

2007-08-28 08:44:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Need some ideas for a name for our boat, we dont want anything that is over used, something unique.

thanks for your ideas!

2007-08-28 07:46:24 · 15 answers · asked by melissa 3

2007-08-28 06:17:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a DC marine bilge pump. It has only two wires - black and brown. Which one is ground? I know a motor can run in both directions... so I want to hook it up properly, so it works better.

2007-08-28 03:10:35 · 4 answers · asked by wordnerd27x 4

Is there a website for Australian models that I can punch in the serial number and bing up the year model...This is an Australian outboard...

2007-08-27 20:52:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 20:38:49 · 4 answers · asked by AlphaMale 2

2007-08-27 15:37:25 · 5 answers · asked by o'leary 1

I have a 2002 Kawasaki 1100 ZXI Jetski with a scratch I need to touch up. Where can I find a online seller.

2007-08-27 15:30:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 1987 (I think) 88 SPL and would like to know if it is possible to increase the hp to 115. I noticed that the stroke and displacement were the same for both engines. If it is possible, how would it be accomplished, and is it recommended. Thank you.

2007-08-27 15:07:02 · 6 answers · asked by mtuhusky4 1