Assuming a boat is reliable and well balanced so it is seaworthy, and put in the hands of a skipper that has learned how to use the features of the particular ship to his advantage any ship can be an effective part of a team. Ask yourself why you want to participate in this hobby. ...
Another problem to watch out for is a bad float inside the fuel bowl. If the float is brass, shake it to see if there is any liquid inside. A small hairline crack in the seam can allow fuel to seep into the float, causing it to sink and flood the engine with too much fuel. Many...