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Just reading an article about the detriments of ethanol fuel with marine engines. Does anyone have any experience with this yet. Ethanol fuel may leave boats dead in the water By J. STAAS HAUGHT Staff Writer, (609) 272-7253 (Published: May 2, 2006) If rising gasoline prices aren't...

Since I will be getting my boat back next week after the new (rebuilt) power is put on, it will be the first time I will be putting her in the water. I was wondering which towing service most of you use? SEATOW or BOAT US? Any comments, experiences with either? I will be boating in Long Island...

Can someone shed some light on which wires go where on the tank level indicator? I have a red and black wire that look like they were at some point in their life connected to the indicator. They are both broken off and I don't know which wire goes on which connection. One connection is a spade...

Has anyone replaced the hose from the fill cap to the fuel tank? The hose is disintigrating where it connects to the tank top. I plan on replacing it. Has anyone done it? Any tips - tricks etc. Thanks in advance. Carl

Any experience here with Mercury outboards? The current engine is blown and I am going to repower with a new engine. The mercury controls are still good so I am planning on staying with a Mercury. I've noticed that Mercury has a saltwater series of enignes - basically the same as the regualr...

I was wondering what everyone uses on their trailer winches either cable or strap. I have a v20 steplift that weighs 1920 # dry I figure another 1000 # or so with an engine and fuel etc. I just purchesed a 2 speed winch rated for 3200 #. I was also wondering how long does it need to be? Thanks...

Hey everyone, I'm new to the site, (thanks to macojoe) I recently came into a 1978 steplift v-20. It needs new power. The engine on it is blown. Due to the shape of the transom the boat requires an engine with a 20" shaft length, vs 25" for most marine outboards. My question today is -- does...