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Hi all. I have had numerous similar problems caused by bad drive solenoids and also bad drive up and down switches. As a surprise, this time it seems that my port drive is stuck up by a seized trim cylinder. Anyone have suggestions on how to coax the drive down? The motor runs in both...

Hi all. W have had our boat since new in 2007, The windlass has been great. Just recently, I noticed that the windlass is slow and seems weak. Not being an electrical wizard, I am asking on the method to test and diagnose the problem. Some have suggested that the trouble could be loose or...

Hi all. I recently had my starboard engine replaced with a now one. Now sometimes when docking, the engine stalls going into reverse. Of course the power steering is on this engine and shifting into neutral for a restart can't be easily or quickly done. Once clear of the dock, my wife and I...

Hi all. I noticed some trim fluid causing a little puddle in my bilge. The reservoir level is down and the fluid is coming into the bilge an the point where the pressure lines come through the transom. Behind the engine and at the low point in the gimbal housing. This boat has twin 250 hp...

It's distributor cap time again. Does anyone have a new secret method about removing the pesky stuck rotor without destroying it? I know the service manual says to use 2 screwdrivers and pry up on opposing sides of the distributor. I haven't tried the screwdriver method yet. Thanks for your...

Hi all. My starboard engine has been showing a hydro lock while starting when cold. I had suspected exhaust manifolds and risers, so changed them. It seems to only be a small amount of water getting atop no. 1 cylinder piston only. Has anyone seen this problem before? I am sure open to...

Our boat is now 10 years old since new. In the past, both gauges read about the same. Typical readings were 14 volts at idle and 13 volts at 3500 rpm cruise. Anyone had this in the past? Any suggestions are appreciated. Griff