Recent content by BostonBay

Hi all. The voltage issue on our 18' Seville Bowrider with 3L inboard Mercruiser is getting worse. When exceeding about 3500 RPMs the voltage spikes; the volt meter pegs to the right; and there is a bad squealing from the engine compartment. Taking the engine to idle usually stops this after...

Thanks. The previous owner, as well as myself have put a few scratches in the gelcoat by beaching her. Hate doing it. The nearest good dock is up one pool in the Mississippi - meaning I would need to go up through the locks to get there... meaning on a good day, maybe an hour extra just...

Wife and I finally bought a boat. After several years of talking about it & watching CraigsList, we bought a decent 18' 1988 SeaRay Seville Bowrider with the 3L Mercruiser inboard. Dang, there's a lot to learn. We are still getting used to everything. At this point, the most difficult thing...