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I had a similar problem with a Mercruiser 7.3. It would turn but not fire. Difference was if I poured some gas into the carb it...

Be very carful what you buy on Amazon for your boat. Some of it is from China and its junk.

My girl gets nothing but Mercury, or Sierra

You have not mentioned fuel filters. I don't know if you have primary and secondary filters. But that would be the first place I would...

I think that the new technology is great. Except when something stops working, and the average joe doesn't have a clue, because he...

Weather tuns on you? In Lake Erie? Never happen! hahaha In all seriousness, I try to make my own forecast and anticipate when Lake...

Not to debate the point. I have gone on on beautiful days and I never forget one 4th of July night. On the return trips, we hit fog. On...

Rule of thumb. you get a blast of cold air, you have about 20 minutes to run and hide.

I agree. But I have gone out and the weather can turn on you.

If you are sure that the fuel pump is good, it might be electrical - a faulty wire, blown fuse, or the engine control module (ECM). If...

I found this. Mfr: Quicksilver by Mercury I believe that Sierra is aftermarket.

I "think" they are talking about a 2nd anchor. Which you should have on board.

I highly suggest a windless. With out one, I would suggest ether a cam cleat or clam cleat. In rough waters, when the bow goes down...

BTW...just finished the exam. Scored 59 out of 60. No recurrent courses for NYS. So happy that it's out of my way. ONE LONG BLAST!

Very nice. How much weight does that chain add to your boat? I still toss anchor by hand. Always will I suppose. At least I have the...