Boat Engine Types

I expect there are new products out there that would best fit this answer, but my budget is minimal, so I will be buying used. It's my understanding that pontoon boats, in particular those with a center pontoon, are a good option.

Sail, paddle or oar.

2008-07-02 18:39:37 by Spencer

www.boat-ed.com. This Boat-Ed safety course video discusses common engine types on boats and personal watercraft. Differences in inboard, outboard ...

I got a 93 Sea Rayder jet boat with 90hp Mercury engine. I was told I need to flush the engine with fresh water every time I use it in the ocean. Is that true? Can someone explain me how the cooling system works in this type of engine? Thanks

To add to previous posts;
Without getting into zincs/sacrificial anodes, etc....here's a good rule of thumb: If you put in/take out of saltwater (like you would with a small trailerable boat like yours), wash everything you possibly can!! There is nothing worse in the world for boats than saltwater....sun is a close second.
Stop at the "do-it-yourself" car wash on the way home and thoroughly rinse the hull....flush engine when you get home. Wipe down all vinyl, gauges, etc.

Salt/sun=bad

2008-06-17 07:56:03 by Peluso p

Price: $103.30 $46.54

Electronic push-button control switches help select between display mode, charge rate, or battery
Accommodates 12-volt batteries only; Clamps are rated @ 75 Amps
Digital meter displays battery charge status and test results

What kind of oil would you put in a gas powered, inboard boat motor?

10w30 or 20w40 Marine grade oil is commonly used.

2010-09-18 09:46:43 by Mishe

Price: $176.00 $39.95

50 Amp clamps for top and side-mounted battery posts
8 Amp medium charge to self-adjust charge rate and keep the battery in peak condition
Electronic push button controls switches for selection of display mode, charge rate or battery type and retractable handle for easy portability and storage

I'm looking at a boat, it is a small 14-16 foot Bayliner Capri, I don't have all the info on it yet as to size/year. However, after some internet research , it seems they can have serious quality issues with stringers, transom, engines, controls, etc. Here's what I know about it :
- been garage kept inside, just dusty
- supposedly has a bad Mercruiser motor ( IB/OB system? )
,( unknown problem at this point )
- last registered in '96, so suspect it's a much earlier model.

Now, here's what I'd LIKE to know about small Bayliner Capris :
- what variety of motors came in the smaller ones ? I've seen Force, Mercruiser, Ford, and Chrysler listed on Ebay boats, to name a few. Are they all interchangeable, or do you have to swap out the Outdrive too, or can you just swap motors? Which are better?
- If a motor swap, does it require custom or engine-specific mounts for each different type?
- Asking $2,000. I figure maybe $500. Boat is probably sound. Your opinions, to pass or repair?

Motor shouldn't be too hard to find. Have outdrive pressure tested to see if its good. If transom is rotted, let it go. If its been sitting for a long time even under shelter (garage) you can still have dry rot issues. Really get in there on your hands and knees and check that thing out. Just finishing with my "cheap boat" $500 and I had to put around $1500 in new parts, bellows, gimbal bearing, ujoints and such in this thing. Learned more than I wanted to know about the mechanics of a boat, but hey, now I know where to look and what the stuff is called and such. Did you also know - BOAT stands for: Break Out Another Thousand? LOL

2007-08-30 16:39:20 by gremlingts

i need to add oil to my engines on my boat. i have two twin Volvo 5.0 GXi i/o's...any assistance?

Your Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi's will take any brand of 10W30 and it's recommended by the manufacturer (and me) that it be synthetic for a longer lasting engine. I hope this helps.

2008-06-26 07:01:32 by corbyc83