Condition: My Suzuki DF300 Outboard Motor has an intermittent running problem above approximately 3,500 engine rpm. Once this rpm is achieved the motor will either sputter and lose rpm or just  completely stop. The motor acts like it’s being starved for fuel. NOTE: When the motor starts missing I can pull the throttle back and it will usually continue […]

You Should if you want to tow your boat safely.   When new boat owners purchase a boat, they often do not think about what they are going to do with the boat if they need to transport it from one place to another. When driving your boat form one marina to another, or when driving […]

When you make the decision to buy a boat, you have a choice of purchasing a new or used version and, depending on a number of factors, you might just prefer to go with the used boat option. There is no doubt that buying a used boat certainly has its advantages, whether you are trying […]

All MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard engines equipped with Gen III cool fuel systems. Models Covered Serial Number: All sterndrive 5.0, 350, and 377 MPI models equipped with Gen III cool fuel 1A343749 and below All sterndrive 496 models equipped with Gen III cool fuel 1A349420 and below All inboard 5.7 and 6.2 MPI models equipped […]

Choosing a propulsion system for your boat is a hefty decision, not to mention probably one of the most important decisions you are going to make for the next 10 years or so. When the time eventually comes to choose the boat engine, you’ll need to have a handle on a few information points, not […]

Boat Make: Maxum Boat Model: 2300 SR Boat Year: 1998 Engine Make: MerCruiser Engine Model:  5.7L GM 350 V8 Engine Year: 1998 WOT Speed: 40 MPH WOT RPM: 4500 RPM   Condition: This boat was winterized in 2011 however it was never de-winterized or put into service in 2012. The boat was brought in for […]

Buying a boat is a big purchase. You can spend literally your life savings on one if you choose not to finance it. This is why it is so important that you make the right choices. Even more important is understanding the type of boat you want. alternatively, if you have a purpose other than […]

Boat Make: Sun Tracker Boat Model: Party Deck 21 Boat Year: 1998 Engine Make: Mercury Engine Model: 150 EFI Engine Year: 1998 Prop: Ballistic 12 X 19P WOT Speed: N/A WOT RPM: N/A   Customer Complaint: BEEP BEEP BEEP engine alarm going off under driver’s console.   Diagnosis: We determined that the alarm was due […]

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – taking care of your boat properly during the winter months is worth the time and effort you put into doing so to prevent costly repairs. Here are a few more tips on how to do so the right way. Battery Life While a great many […]

Title: Melted Engine Harness on a Mercury 225 Opti Max         Customer Complaint: Engine has started to run poorly. After removing the engine cowling I found melted wires. Boat Make: Robola Engine Make: Mercury Marine Engine Model: 225 Opti Max Engine Year: 2010 Prop:  21 P WOT Speed:  50 MPH WOT RPM: 6000 RPM   Diagnosis: After discovering […]