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Chris, My I/O has power trim.(most do). I have no difficulty launching or running in shallower water. Now, as I understand it most outboards do not have a power trim. I'm sure it's available and probably prolific on newer and larger model outboards however, I'd say that would be the determining...

Hmmmm. Better not miss Mary Ann!

I'm guessing this is a fishing boat? What are you looking at? Center console? length?

Everything is reliable if you maintain it. Some people like outboards, and some I/O. There's pro's and con's to both. Personally, I like I/O. The engine is based on automotive (car) engines and parts can be easier (and sometimes cheaper) to acquire. The Alpha one stern drive is a well...

Yes, a great bunch of guys over on Donzi.ORG

In January (2014) I made a deal with a friend on the DONZI bullitin board for an Alpha drive & some parts he had no use for. The Idea was to take a nice drive to Maryland in the summer, maybe stop in at DC and do the Smithsonian for a few days.... Well, all holiday plans were scuttled and almost...

Thanks guys, I'm in no rush... I just don't like idle hands. :) This project will take some time to complete. Years possibly. There are things I've never done before and things I have not decided on. I have the Greavette to drive so, I want to take my time and ENJOY the build. Dream a little...

Well, A new aftermarket trim pump for my Greavette is $300 (SEI). So, I called a long time friend to see if there were any late model "parts boats" where I might score an OEM used one of these for a wee bit less. (Even the used ones seem to be $300 as Merc wants double that for new)...

The 2015 Toronto International Boat Show is offering a sale on entry tickets! Only $9.00 (reg. $18.00 on site) but, its a 24 hour sale only... Flash Sale in effect for 24 hours: 12:01 am to 11:59 pm, Friday, November 28, 2014. go here to order...

Yep, She's mine... for the moment. And yes, she could be real nice ... it's still a project. But, a project with much of the awful work done. I don't really want to sell her but, due to current circumstances it does not look like I will be able to invest either time or resources for a...

For Sale By Owner Make Donzi Marine Model Ski Sporter 16 Year 1965 Colour Blue 1965 Donzi Ski Sporter 16 (also called Sweet Sixteen). Originally, this boat was equipped with a Ford V8 and Eaton drive. This is a project boat offering hull, deck + trailer (Plus some hardware) NOS rub rail and...

That's what I have.... exactly. Alpha One circa 1987, but mostly new now. Dropped again from Saturday to today about 1/3rd down from full up position.

Well, The drive did not move Thursday to Saturday. I just put the boat in storage Saturday afternoon and I will not see it for a few months. The Mercruiser pump is non-serviceable, meaning that you cannot rebuild it. An aftermarket replacement pump from SEI is about $ 300.00 . I'll...

Yes, that's what we did. Problem is that's not the highest point.... Well, boats away now. I'll deal with this in the spring. :(

So it has to be 21*C to apply the fabric guard (also in direct sunlight). That's okay, as the boat will be indoors for the duration... After drying I can still see some "black" spots in the canvass. I have to think this is some type of mould. When I wet the area it all disappears. So, I...

So, how would you bleed it then?

It's not low fluid... But shouldn't the air be out if the system is self bleeding?

Okay, I took the canvas boat cover to the coin op car wash... threw it over my truck and used the high pressure on it (soap & rinse). It did an reasonable job (I got totally soaked though). Still a few spots I saw as it was drying. The wind was gusting this afternoon so the cover dried...

Just cleaned out the boat... removed the seats, scrubbed the bilge to a shine, polished the chrome, decks and hull, cleaned and waxed the outdrive, stowed the lines, fenders, tool kit, first aid kit, then wiped down the dash and gauges. Just have to tackle that cover.... I think I'm...

So my Mercruiser has 4 external braided lines for the trim cylinders. This summer I developed a leak on one and had all of them replaced. Water had invaded the system and the fluid looked like a "chocolate milkshake". We flushed the system, installed new fluid and ran it up and down a few times...