Forum: Boats and Boating

Whenever trailering my boat, my motor turns on me, even with the transom saver hooked up. I recently greased the turning mechanism on the motor. Could this be an issue with the transom saver, or just that the motor is turning much easier now that it greased? It is a 06 Tracker pro team 175 with a...

I spun my prop this weekend. Does anyone know of any places around the Capital District or beyond where I can get the hub replaced? I am guessing I am going to have to ship it somewhere to get it fixed but I'd like to have it taken care of by this weekend if posible. Thanks, Sean

Hi Guys and gals, I have a 2008 Nitro Bass boat with 3 batteries on board. I believe 2 of them are for the trolling motor making up the 24v system. Then i have the cranking battery. My question is when i plug in my boat to charge it seems that only the trolling batteries are charging it seems that...

I have had my new ride for a few weeks and it has spent more time at marinas then me using it, as of now when at cruising speed it will shut off for no reason, restarting dont happen but cranks fine, after sitting for a few it will start up again, as of now I am starting to get PO'ed at Towne...

I've bought this boat brand new about 7 years ago and have liked it very much. I've gotten lots of use out of it and have had very little issues outside of normal things. But I have two questions ... yes, 7 years later?? LOL :laugh: 1. This past weekend fishing, my livewell fuse blew out four...

Does anyone have any more details on the boating accident on Oneida Saturday? Reports are brief stating that a father (presumed to have drown) and son from NJ were in a boat that capsized, neither wearing PFD's. Report states son 31 held onto boat until help came and father 55 was found by divers...

If anybody can locate Evinrude Part #5005413, I will toss you a $50 finders fee. According to Evinrude the original parts manufacturer went out of business awhile back and the just approved a new manufacturer. Everytime I call them, they tell me two weeks. Hoping to locate a holdover part at...

Ok, this is a loaded question but I thought that a post here could at least get me started. I have a 1994 150 HP 2.5 L Mercury Blackmax XRi on my procraft. About two weeks ago at the north country round up, I wanted see how she did full throttle on smooth water. Ended up hitting 69 mph which was...

I actually wrote it here some time ago and cant find it. I thought it was a 3M product then I heard something about RTsomething. Changed motors on tracker and need to fill some holes. Thanks in advance Wood

It's picked up some stains that I'd like to clean off.

Alright, I have a very stupid question but before I begin, let me state that I am not mechanically inclined in the least bit. I believe my fuel pump is "going" on my Yamaha 150 Vmax. This past weekend I started it up fine (took me a couple of key turns but she turned over). I ided out into the...

I just recieved an e-mail response from a Canadian customs agent regarding whether or not we have to report into Canadian Customs while fishing on the Canadian side of the St Lawrence River &/or Great Lakes. Special Thanx to Jonathon S. of Canadian Customs for taking the time & trouble to come up...

I bought a HDS 7 a few months ago and love it so I broke down and got a HDS5 for the bow and the LLS ad on I know the LLS can have up to 3 units plugged into it but do I also need to buy the Ethernet Module any help would be great

I'm hoping someone can refer me to a place to have an electronics install / repair done properly. In addition to fixing a problem with the sonar on the dash unit my dealership installed incorrectly . . . twice . . . I need to have a new unit installed on the bow. I have the unit and the RAM...

I'm looking to invest in a small boat next spring, hopefully by April.. Not looking for anything large, no means or need to transport such a thing. Just a small craft that I CAN toss onto the roof of my car... I'm looking for something trolling motor compatible, something I can "customize" a...

Everyone wipes down their boat when they come off the water. What do you use to take the film and scum line off your boat at the ramp?

Well we just got a new GMC Terrain, we opted to get the 4 cylinder to save money on gas and overall cost and because I initially planned on getting a 13' Boston Whaler which is well under the 1500lb towing capacity. Looking at used boats I found my money would go further buying a used key west...

I have and old omc (I think) trolling motor on my boat. I was out on Sunday and the 24v side stopped working. I checked the battery which powers this side when the switch is on and connection is good. Motor runs as normal when the switch is in 12v mode but acts dead on the other 24v switch...