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i'm no expert, but sounds like wiring at the engine or battery switches (you say tilt won't even work - at the engine switch also, right?). check grounds, fuses, breakers and positives on the port engine. did you buy from dealer? if so, give them a call. good luck, ron

i've used Stabil in non-marine usage for decades and started using it on regular marine fill ups since e10 was introduced (always tossed it in for winter layup). the marine formula is concentrated to 1 oz per 10 gallons. there are other products also. as far as purchases; i've used Consumers...

just got around to looking into this. i have a 2009 and FP has put in a fix. there is a corrugated black plastic conduit (rather heavy gauge) already installed from the entry point of the cover all the way up to the solenoid. i'm just glad i didn't have to hang upside down to take care of the...

that is silicone sealant/caulking, not adhesive. the oem is GE series 1700 (or something like that). the store bought is GE silicone II Sealant (almond is a very good match, at least for more current models). they have a kitchen/bath and and outdoor one. i use the kitchen/bath since it has...

a little braid would probably cinch nicely. thx, ron

i had a 232 with twin f200's. i can't speak for single performance, but knowing how it handled close quarter with twins, i (personally) would not want to do it with a single. it doesn't need 400 hp, but i like the fact that i always ran half to 3/4 throttle on the engines. imho, the perfect...

i don't know that setup, but my '02 gulfstream and my 330 had conduit piping running down from the box to the side of the helm area (not thru a support pipe). if yours is actually the same, you should be able to run wire down to the helm and then make your way towards the stern (under gunwales...

no, they're ss. it's the connecting components that appear to be some kind of plastic. maybe it's just the install. '09 330 so the tabs are screwed in under the hull (which should be glass, not wood). i didn't have any zincs on the 232 (2002) either and the tabs where in like new condition...

is an anode necessary on your installation? i know that my tabs are pretty much "standalone" in that they are connected to the boat/ram with non-conductive parts. maybe the older models are metal? ron

i don't do that with my 330 and didn't do it with the 232. i run both engines off of one tank; that way i easily know how much fuel is left in the boat (and that removes the issue of double unusable fuel). i run one tank down, switch to the other and continuing running off of that one. when i...

i think everyone is advising that the rode be secured to a cleat to remove the stress from the windlass. it's pretty much sop and my manual actually had it highlighted in bold print. i've seen comments that some mfgs profess that you do not need to tie-off with their product, but i would like...

is this a new boat? if so, the windlass problem belongs to the dealer. also, sop to tie off with a windlass. ron

yes. and it costs more; so the temptation would be to use the less expensive stuff. if you are having it done, make sure you ask the yard exactly what they are using as max indicated. ron

yes, if any part of the brackets or lu remains in the water (some boats have the brackets and engines high enough that nothing is in the water - i actually saw one mounted so high that the anode under the bracket wasn't even in the water!). i have mine done every year. i still have to scrub...

i'm pretty sure the two power leads are at the switch. only one power and one ground FROM the light. at least that's the way mine are(were) wired. two power leads coming down from the same bulb doesn't sound quite right - if that is the case, i would check it out right up to the socket...

bennett has a nice little video about handling twin outboards. worth the few bucks. i still pop mine in every now and then. ron and i think you'll love the gulfstream. great all around boat and a big 23'.

not sure why you have two hot leads coming from the light. unless this is not oem and somebody replaced the light with a split one (two bulbs; one in front for running in conjunction with a stern light and the second (in rear) for anchor with both lights on). the hot lead for the light comes...

if you took the picture from forward, that bulkhead in the rear is actually between the gas tank compartment and the compartment just forward of the rear seat (at least on an '02) that i believe the op is asking about. never the less, he should have ample room. ron

if you open the bench seat hatch and stick your head down in there, you will notice it is open almost down to the hull. there is no bulkhead between that area and the rear of the bilge. ron

don't "look into"; just do it! with your comfort range, it will probably be one of the best spends you make. in '09, i bagged numerous days because of threat of "severe thunderstorms" only to wind up spending a beautiful day at the marina doing maintenance that could have been done on a...