Recent content by JimTid

I use a product called Wet and Forget to retard future mold growth. It is sold at Lowes and on Amazon.

I repowered my Rosboro 246 with a 300HP G2 ETEC. This was a big block motor. The 150 HP and lower are small block ETEC's. I never liked the two stroke motor. It uses less fuel but more oil. It has more odor than a 4 stroke. It is louder than a 4 stroke and at a higher pitch. It has a slight...

I had a similar overheat . Tore engine down and found extensive corrosion throughout the water jackets. Even though the motor was pissing exhaust water the engine was not receiving even cooling. I never did determine if the water got in through the head gasket seal or a crack in the head or...

Thank you for taking the time to share your repair experience. This is helpful information for anyone looking to buy an old balsa cored boat.

Thank you for taking the time to share your repair experience. This is helpful information for anyone looking to buy an old balsa cored boat.

A hair dryer and plastic scraper with WD40 should be all you need to remove boat numbers. To remove larger decals I use an eraser wheel sold by Amazon $10. It is attached to a variable speed cordless drill. I remove the left over adhesive with WD40 or Goo Off.

I repowered a Rosborough RF246 with a 2017 Evinrude 300HP G2. It cost $28,600 and had an 8 year warranty that covered all you would expect except corrosion. I never liked the motor. It was slick with the electric shifting and had an excellent instrument panel. The motor had unusable power for...

When shopping for insurance you should read the policy you are buying. This is a contract or insuring agreement between you and the insurance company. The policy explains definitions, coverages and exclusions. The policy can only be modified by an endorsement. When there is a dispute over...

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The State Farm boat policy will also cover such loss and the motor is not depreciated. The policy cost more but you pay for what you get in this case.

The State Farm boat policy will also cover such loss and the motor is not depreciated. The policy cost more but you pay for what you get in this case.

Just to clarify my prior comments on the G2 are for the big block versions 200 to 300 HP. The 150HP is a small block. There is a difference and I advise anyone considering a G2 small block to discuss with the owner of a small block on a similar hull.

I replaced twin Suzuki 115HP motors (1700 hours) on my Rosborough RF246 with a new 2017 Evinrude ETEC G2 300 HP. The installed price was $28,600. I wanted better mileage, performance and reliability. It came with an 8 year transferable warranty. It had a good electronics display and shift by...

Seems that everyone is using the well meaning comments of others and price to select an insurance policy. I suggest that a wise shopper should get a copy of the insurance policy and read it before buying it. The policy consist of definitions, coverages and exclusions. Most policies depreciate...

Most people shop price and never read the policy. The State Farm physical damage policy (Florida and Georgia) pays up to replacement cost of an outboard motor. Every other policy that I read depreciates the motor. The State Farm policy I purchased was 30% more expensive than Progressive. The...