May 17, 2018 · Discussion of boats, general boating questions and anything else directly related to a boat or an engine.

Jun 5, 2009 · Re: Sole VS Deck and other common mis-used boat part names. Seriously, I get a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment from learning about boats and navigation.

Dec 15, 2025 · In the boat scenario, all grounds are tied to the negative post on the battery. The negative battery terminal is then grounded through the motor via the water to produce an earth …

Feb 25, 2012 · Re: Boat bouncing on trailer How does you boat ride/sit on your trailer? My small trailer has rollers up/down the center with bunk boards on either side. One of the rollers is near the front, …

Aug 12, 2008 · Re: Plug on the inside or outside of the boat? You've got to remember that most boat's plugs cannot be easily reached from the inside. The advantage though to inside is you can literally …

Dec 7, 2015 · A couple of years ago I was having a discussion with some other very, very old timers in the boating industry, talking about California and Arizona boat builders past and present. And then it …

Jul 26, 2010 · Re: What size rope to use for different boat sizes? keep in mind the actual diameter of the rope isn't really that useful. a 1/4 inch spectra rope (line!) is stronger than your typical 5/8 poly line. …

Jun 14, 2012 · Re: Boat taking on water Have you ran it and looked at all hoses etc? If it's not bellows, and it takes on water while on muffs, it certainly sounds like an engine cooling system issue. Hose, …

Feb 23, 2012 · Re: Need help fixing holes in aluminum jon boat Clean the aluminum throughly. Mix up some Marine Tex and smear it across the holes and a bit around each hole. Now lay a piece of …

May 18, 2009 · Re: Boat leans to one side Well i removed the Hydrofoil and the it helped a bit. I pulled the boat back out and looking at the skeg it looked even more bent then with the hydrofoil on …