All, I notice a cross marking on the prop stopper bushing, see pic attached. does this have a function, perhaps for alignment with the nut spacer...
H All I'm flushing the thin coolant hose on my DF115A that runs down from the top of the thermostat downwards. When I insert water at the top of...
Hi, The factory specification concerning the WOT of my Suzuki DF115A is ranged 5000-6000 rpm (beyond 6000 rpm the rev. limiter is automatically...
My Mavi Mare hydraulic helm has a 17cc pump and 83cc cilinder ram. Turning lock-to-lock should be 4,9, but I'm noticing 5,7 turns I read somewhere...
Dear All, I'm looking for a bull-horn type hydraulic steering system for my 115Hp Suzuki outboard, on my deep-V hull mobo. What would be the...
Hi All, I'm seriously considering replacing my mono-cable steering on my Suzuki OB with hydraulics. Most popular are these front mounted cilinders...
Dear All, Here's a picture of how the mechanical steering cable is attached to the OB on my Jeanneau boat > [ATTACH] On the left, you see the...
The solar panel on my boat is connected to the starter battery with a (MPPT) charge controller, so the battery gets the optimum charge...
Was visiting BOOT in Dusseldorf this weekend, and noticed how bow thrusters in mass production motor boats are installed these days, here's an...
I have a Suzuki DF115A on my planing boat. Suzuki recommends an operating range of 5000-600o rpm. Current prop size is 19" pitch that gives a WOT...
I have couple to stainless steel snap hooks on my boat that are causing black stains on the gelcoat. What are these stains ? Are very hard to...
My motorboat has an engine and a service battery of 110A, both lead acid. I'm considering adding a solar panel on the roof of the pilot house to...
I notice on my GRP boat that at some places electrical cord has been glued to the GRP. Now I need to fix a defect light in the cabin, and want to...
Hi all, I recently noticed this rudder with these extra two horizontal fins attached to the vertical blade. I'm wondering what these might be...
My little diesel GRP boat has this funny little nozzle attached to the thu hull of the engine exhaust >> [IMG] Does anyone know what's it for ?...
I noticed this 7m sportsfisher boat with a semi-displacement hull powered by a Volvo diesel sterndrive. The advantages of the sterndrive in the...
Would appreciate some education here > I am considering this sportsfisher-model powerboat by Jeanneau, Merry Fisher 750, see example >...
Does any know of cabin sailboats (>22') that will fit in a standard 40' shipping container? Doors of these containers measure 2,33m wide, and 2,28...
Dear all, Please be gentle, newbie here... I'm studying options for a 33' sailboat for solo circumnavigation. Since I'm 6'5" tall, boat options in...