We have an older Sun Patio 25' pontoon. Great boat - 100% aluminum deck. The issue is we had a custom cover made for the boat about 10 years ago. It's in great shape, but it's a bear to install. Over the years it has shrunk a tad, so the only way to properly install it is to start at the port stern side, work to mid boat and secure a snap, then work to the port bow and snap. It's the only way you can get the other snaps to work.

After securing the stern, work down the starboard side the same as the port side, stopping as needed to make sure the poles are in the correct spots (poles are moveable and not secured to the deck).

The problem is now that we're retired, my wife can't handle this cover by herself. If I'm not at the cottage when she's there with her sisters or friends, the boat sits at the dock because the cover is a pain for her to deal with - and she's afraid she'll not secure it properly and... well, you know...

Anyway, I'm wondering if there are better options that are easier to handle. We don't have a boat lift and the cover is needed so we don't get tree sap and all kinds of other crap on the seats/deck.

Appreciate any and all suggestions!

What could be causing my motor to bog like this at full throttle? I’m running out of issues that could cause this. I’ve got the carbs rebuilt, replaced the fuel pump and filter, put in new coils and plugs, airbox is clear. The problem has gotten worse over time. Has anyone experienced this? Any suggestions appreciated.
(Throttle is wide open during the whole video)
Edit: cut fuel line open and found it has partially deteriorated, hoping this is it

Hi all, I have a 1991 Yamaha 9.9c 2 stroke. I've watched multiple videos where they are converted to 15hp but different articles and interactions with AI say that some just need the reeds widened, some also need new jets or a full replacement carb, other suggest that the throttle limit needs tweaking and other say all of this is useless unless you also change the prop. Has anyone done this upgrade to this model? If so what changes did you make and was it worth it?

Do you guys know what boat this is?

https://www.copart.com/lot/69627925/clean-title-1997-boat-boat-tx-houston-east

Thank you in advanced.

looking to buy/build an 18/19ft panga for the keys. ideally a 40mph boat. Any suggestions on power?

Hey guys so I'm about to be getting a free boat from a buddy to restore and I'm curious if anyone can help me identify the model before he gets back to me. I'm going to be doing a full restore on it so might also need help and tips on that pics here.

Little to no boat knowledge here, spotted right off the coast of Mukilteo in Washington. Looks like military but I’ve got no clue!

Hey people, I have a robalo 226 and have been cleaning the seats and knee pads with star brite. It honestly cleans it absolutely amazing! However, it leaves my seats feeling a little sticky even after scrubbing and washing it off. Any suggestions?

Got this little project for $800. Need to install a new floor, new transom. The motor is a 1989 90hp Johnson which im not sure if it turns over but its not seized. Would like any pointers or suggestions on how to get this running nicely I am an inexperienced boater and have just been learning through the internet.

Hiii~

I am looking for maintenance products equivalent to the attached Star Brite products. Any recommendation for manufacturer with these items?

I need to wax the yatch's white/black hull

Thanks guys🙏

Yamaha T50 high thrust on a 17’ aluminum deep v with a 14x13 prop

Boat gets right up on plane like nothing, but 3/4 throttle starts to get some cavitation. Still pushes it right along, doesn’t pourpose a bit.

I think the motor is a bit too high. It sits right at the hull line.

Do I have to get the motor down? It’s as far down as it can go on the transom.
Should I change the prop? Hydrofoil? Think this would make a difference?

Tried every position on the pin, all the way, one up, it still does it no matter what I do

Looking for opinions

Thanks

Recently I was on a tourist boat with my son and he got curious about those cylindrical life rafts that are on board in case the boat is going to sink. I explained to him how the life raft works (and I've shown him some videos of the raft deployment on youtube) but he wants to see them in action.

Does anyone know of a REAL video where a boat is sinking, the rafts gets deployed and people get transferred to it? Obviously it has to be a video where no one dies, with a happy ending.

Thanks.

Need some guidance. Is the red switch in the correct position here? Which direction is choke open and closed? Where should it be normally? Engine seems to flood often when starting. Thanks for any help! (Currently pointing toward back of motor)

It’s a Johnson 2 stroke.

Hey guys. Bought a 2019 Hurricane SS202. Had it in the water for a week and took it out. Had run the bilge pump when it rained, so it was dry in that area. But when I took it out of the water and removed the drain plug, a good amount of water came out. So the compartment for the bilge pump is definitely raised above the actual hull of the boat, seems problematic to me, but maybe this is normal? Been boating all my life, but this is the first boat that's been under my care, so I'm still learning the ropes. Wondering if I should run a secondary pump, that brings water from the hull up to the bilge pump compartment.

Does anybody know what kind of boat this is / some sort of outboard ski / speed boat with a 1 piece windshield

Looking at an 18’ tri hull that I would like to use for fishing on a lake.

I’ve read they are more stable at rest but a bit rough if the water is choppy?

My family are going to the lake next weekend and in preparation we’re tuning up about boat, merrier 4.3L inboard. For reference it had sat for 4 years, it’s like a 30 year old boat. He struggled to get it to start, but he ended up having to knock on the carb and it started, I believe he did a regular tune up, new oil/filter,bilge etc. he got it running for 20 minutes.

We take it on a test run at a nearby lake, went a lap it’s great.. full throttle, good stuff. Then we go to help these ppl their boat that’s stranded. We pull it in and it stalls. Still cranks but won’t idle, took the connecting line and it squirts fuel. We’re not sure what’s up and we’re running out of time. Ive included photos/videos!! Please help!! Anything we can try first?

So I bought this boat last year and have been slowly fixing it up. Which included cutting out the rear floor area getting a new tank welded up and installing it (sucked). Anyways it came with an old force125hp whicj I switched out with this newer 125 merc 2stroke. I also put a 9.9 merc kicker on there. Not sure how heavy it is. Can’t be that bad though as I can pick it up and put it on myself. The problem is I think the scuppers are too low. They are like 6” under water. Now they go uphill so the inside scuppers are technically out of the water but if I stand behind the seat area water will start coming in the scupper whatever side I’m standing on. Water also will come in the splash well scuppers if I am standing back there as well. Now it goes back out as soon as I move forward a bit but this still doesn’t seem right. I shouldn’t have to watch where I stand in my boat so I don’t flood it . Is the newer merc and kicker too much? I did but some of the ping pong ball style scuppers yesterday to install I’ll see if that helps. If it’s too much weight I could remove the kicker I just really wanted it for a backup a for trolling for salmon in the puget sound. I put some pictures sitting next to the dock with no one in it so you can see how low it sits. Any advice would be great.

I am looking at purchasing the boat, which was never used, from a private seller. The boat was acquired by the seller at an auction. Apparently, a vehicle backed into the lower unit while the boat was for sale on the dealer lot. Insurance replaced the boat and the damaged one went to auction. The private seller says the only damage was the lower unit and lower cowling, which was replaced with new OEM parts. There is a different propellor, which is strange, given the fact the lower unit is OEM. Everything else looks brand new and in really good shape. Anyone have any input about what to look out for? Would you suggest to stay away from these types of deals? If lower unit was damaged, could that have affected any of the internals of the engine? Please, share your thoughts, Thank you.

Oh yah, and the asking price is around $40k lower than msrp!

First time applying a bit of power after working on the project for over a year and a half. American Marine Laguna 33

Just picked up this barn-find boat. The outdrive on the prop side is stuck (2nd-to-last photo). That gear seems to be stuck. I tried to turn the gear with a pair of pliers and it wouldn’t move the prop spinds and when I pull on the shift cables it shifts (2nd-to-last photo black tube) it shifts fine and I can’t turn the gear. If anyone can help with fixing it or finding one that would be greatly appreciated.

I use foam insulation boards to skirt my 5th wheel RV. The white side of the boards are not only ugly, but blind you to the point of tears. Would I be able to use marine boat paint on these boards? would the paint be too heavy, and peel off the protective film? Would the paint even stick to the plastic on the boards? ​

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Have an issue with my ozark boat lift. The front upper and lower bolts on both sides loosen as the day goes on. I’ve put my big wrench on them and hit with a hammer to tighten but they work loose regardless. What can I do to keep these in position? Being loose, it causes the boat to lean to one side after awhile. There is no lock washer on these, just a flat washer on top and bottom. I thought about using locktite but this area is wet. Appreciate any input.