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I see that there is a line called the compensation line that runs from the AP pump to the control. I guess that is low pressure but I really don't have a lot of hands on with APs

The fluid will definitely expand in warm temps. If the helm was covered while not being used, the temps can get pretty high. I don't think that the fill cap on the steering assemble has a pressure release. If you have a single station, the cap at the steering box should be vented. There are...

Marine tex makes tints that can be mixed with Marinetex. Spectrum Color sell patching material similar to MarineTex but color 'matched' to specific make and model year hulls. The color will be close but not perfect due to the aging of your existing gelcoat. There are tricks to make the patch...

I don't think I've ever seen a stainless tank.I have seen monel , poly, aluminum and steel but not stainless.

Has the weather been really hot lately? When you say there was a gush of fluid from backside of helm, do you mean from the front of the dash around the steering wheel boot or actually from the backside of the pump (behind the dash)? If the steering gets forced hard to one end or the other...

Try left clicking on my name on the post and a box will open. Select 'start a conversation' It looks a lot like an email, enter your text and click the start conversation box at the bottom.

That's interesting comments on the DTS systems. I will have to keep an ear open for issues.

There is no law that says that one engine has to be counter rotating on a twin setup. Handling will be a bit different but assuming the trim anodes are set up correctly, not much different at low speed than a single motor. That said, twin 4cyl 200s with digital throttle and shift would be...

The valve has to be in the 'disable overboard discharge' position and not easily changed. A lock is fine but in the US ( don't know about Canada) so is a zip tie. I guess removing the handle is OK as long as the valve can not be changed without the handle. On some electric systems there is a...

I think that the OP's concern was not so much about whether the motor can charge the batteries but rather can the motor provide more current than the fridge will draw. The answer is of course it can. Most of the smaller to medium marine fridges draw 3 amps or less as an average. Many models draw...

As long as the seller didn't lie, let the buyer beware. A seller has no obligation to disclose problems unless asked. This situation probably would have shown up during a sea trial. Regardless, it's probably not a terrible problem.

It sounds to me that your sender gasket might have a leak. When getting on plane, the gas runs backwards and will 'fill' the rear of the tank. Since the sender is back there, gas will up against it and if the seal is bad gas will seep out. Yes your tank is old but that doesn't mean it is bad...

You can futz around for weeks trying to identify the issue but the first step that should be done is to measure fuel rail pressure while under load. That can be done on the water of course but also at a slip assuming the boat is well tied down. Fuel pressure specs are in the service manual but...

Some better models of fridges when on DC, monitor the battery voltage and if it goes below a set voltage, shuts off. So your beers might get warm but your battery won't get totally discharged.

Some of the auto radio check stations have been shut down due to cost issues. I think that they were operated by Boat US but I am not sure

I may have the documentation, depending on the gauges. PM me with your email ( or if you dare, reply here with your email) and I will email you the 150 manual. For the most part, the info is the same for many model motors.

Sounds more like a clogged filter, perhaps the VST screen. The fact that the engine when not in gear hit higher revs supports the starved for fuel theory since when in neutral the load and therefore demand for gas is less. One addition fact will help; Did the motor stary at a set rev number or...

I think I have seen this listing before. That asking price is a lot for that year hull IMO even in this current sellers market.

A voltage reading at the sender has no real meaning. You can measure resistance as mentioned. The lower 30 ohm number represents full in the US. In Europe it's the reverse. OK, a quick test of the gauge and wiring is to unplug the sender signal wire ( usually pink) and touch it to a good...

It would help if you identify what gauges you have, The individual analog gauges are pretty intuitive so I assume you don't have those but perhaps the round LCD 'digital gauges with the bars. If so, you can use any manual that has those gauges and a similar motor (2 stroke or 4 stroke) There are...