Marinette Boat Forum

Looks like you have both throttles together and both shifters together. ( assuming the red handles are throttles ) Did it come that way? I am use to shifter and throttle for each engine being together. i.e. The left and right gas in the center, and left shifter on the far left and right shifter on t...

She can make you a sammich too! (actually I only get to drive when she needs a break or when she doesn't want to dock it )

Doubt you have that kind of seal. Looks like a "dripless seal" . You should have a simple shaft seal with some packing. Any plumbing or marine store will have the packing and info. Hardest part is getting to it, but very simple technology. PM me if you have questions.--Ed

Tighten them up first and see if they stop leaking. Everyone thinks they leak all the time, but a lot of times the oil is not from there. There is no oil pressure there so it doesn't take much to seal them.

Be advised that the reds and oranges fade quickly. Plus they cost a lot more.
Me, I just have a fishing boat.

I replaced the sidewalls up to the gunnels with aluminum when I did the deck. Just plan it out, and cut the sheets with a skilsaw that has a carbide blade. More teeth the better.

Don't know why the factory went to all the trouble and expense of putting down a wooden deck. I put the wood in the dumpster and put the plate right on the framing. Countersink the holes and put SS sheet metal screws from above. I got non-skid paint for the deck but never used it. I don't walk baref...

Can you get diamond plate in a marine alloy? I have 1/8" or 5/32" plate for my deck. I think that if you leave all the support members in, 1/8" will be plenty strong. I took out a few supports that were in the way and never bothered to put them back. I would never consider a wooden de...

My 2 cents: The only good gas anymore is aircraft gas. If you want to pay the money. About $5 a gallon, but it is 100/ 130 octane if you need it. These engines don't need it unless you put in higher compression pistons. But it is good gas. I do recommend taping over your fuel tank vent to seal it up...

Welcome, and don't be fooled, you have a big money boat also. You just haven't found out yet. It will take all your time and money; but it will keep you out of the bars. You won't have the time. You now have a full time job using or working on your boat. You won't have any trouble, these are simple ...