(04-05-2024, 05:19 PM)BearLakeFishGuy Wrote: Why were you in such a rush?  The beeping sound just alerts you to an issue, but it does not mean the motor is gonna blow up.  Could be a kinked oil hose.  These newer (2000+) motors have so many built in safety features that automatically either slow the RPM's or simply shut the motor down.  NEVER, rush when loading/unloading boats since that is a sure-fire way to have more problems with personal safety, ruining equipment (both yours and others around you).  I saw this same type of scenario play out dozens of times in my years working at Bear Lake.  Personally, if I was near by (which I typically was) I could see these things coming seconds and minutes before they come to fruition.  (I have to admit I enjoyed watching the mishaps too.)  I do hope you get your boat fixed, but SLOW down and THINK it through before doing anything that will jeopardize your safety and/or others.

Thermostat on right side stuck open

(04-06-2024, 01:10 PM)Bduck Wrote: Chances are the alarm your hearing could be an over-temp condition, possible thermostat issue. It can still have the appearance of a good P-stream which would run ok at lower rpm, but the engine would overheat as soon as higher rpms were throttled up. This has happened with mine; the T-stat was stuck in a partially open position and would not operate when tested in a pan of hot water. With that said also need to do an inspection of impeller condition. Have you ever had the impeller changed?


Thermostat on right side stuck open
vs new T-stat

Next, I agree with Curt about fiberglass work. Its not that hard to do but can be a messy task. Matching color Gelcoat is a different animal and still can be done. I know guys over the years that did their own. 

(04-05-2024, 01:07 PM)wiperhunter2 Wrote: Sorry to hear that but things like this happen when dealing with boat stuff, we have all been there, so don't give up. First, I'll address the fiberglass repair. You can look it up on YouTube but fiberglass repairs are not a big deal, just buy a kit do the repair and you will gain some experience, now painting it to match the rest of your boat will be harder but that's another issue. The beeping noise is likely a motor issue and from my experience, it is normally low oil, I would check you oil reservoir, if it's a 2 stroke. There could be other reasons for the beeping sound but that is the most common from my experience. Hope this helps.

(04-06-2024, 03:29 PM)Mooseman75 Wrote:

(04-06-2024, 01:10 PM)Bduck Wrote: Chances are the alarm your hearing could be an over-temp condition, possible thermostat issue. It can still have the appearance of a good P-stream which would run ok at lower rpm, but the engine would overheat as soon as higher rpms were throttled up. This has happened with mine; the T-stat was stuck in a partially open position and would not operate when tested in a pan of hot water. With that said also need to do an inspection of impeller condition. Have you ever had the impeller changed?


Thermostat on right side stuck open
vs new T-stat

Next, I agree with Curt about fiberglass work. Its not that hard to do but can be a messy task. Matching color Gelcoat is a different animal and still can be done. I know guys over the years that did their own. 

Messy I can handle, I'm not concerned so much about the look if I don't have to spend $1000 or more to fix. I'll definitely look into it and appreciate the vote of confidence in being able to accomplish the task. I'll watch some YouTube and Google fiberglass kits. 

Now as far as impeller, I have owned this boat 2 or 3 years and I have not changed it to my knowledge and I'm not sure when it was done before I got it. Now I say it like that because I had some ram work done 1 1/2 years ago and I'm not completely sure about what all he did. I'm pretty sure he didn't open it up because it had nothing to do with the rams that raise and lower the motor. 

I didn't even think of thermostat, in my mind I was hoping simple low oil alarm, but that definitely puts a new possibility into the equation. 
Thank you

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(04-05-2024, 01:07 PM)wiperhunter2 Wrote: Sorry to hear that but things like this happen when dealing with boat stuff, we have all been there, so don't give up. First, I'll address the fiberglass repair. You can look it up on YouTube but fiberglass repairs are not a big deal, just buy a kit do the repair and you will gain some experience, now painting it to match the rest of your boat will be harder but that's another issue. The beeping noise is likely a motor issue and from my experience, it is normally low oil, I would check you oil reservoir, if it's a 2 stroke. There could be other reasons for the beeping sound but that is the most common from my experience. Hope this helps.

Do all 2 stroke have an oil reservoir? I've never dealt with one on this boat. Ive just poured the oil in the gas tank and been done with it. It's an 89 Force and it's as clean as it came off the showroom floor. The previous owner took really good care of it I say this because if i would need to be putting oil somewhere I think it would be a little dirty. I don't know. I'll look when the snow melts. Thanks for the suggestion.

(04-07-2024, 12:45 AM)Gone Forever Wrote: You can still gets parts and manuals.  https://www.marineengine.com/parts/mariner-outboard/index.php

Join a mariner OB owner page on facebook.  Lots of information from owners all over America and the world.