You can argue semantics if you want, but fact of the matter is this is the first year everyone is required to have one operating a power boat or PWC. Last year, I could still operate my boat without a cert. So new requirement.
A few years ago, it was PWC operators only. At that time DEC said...
Ok hear me out on this...
On my Trans Am, the rear seat area had to be patched - T-tops and under the rear seat acted like a bucket so to say it rusted is an understatement. Anywho...idiot body shop #1 replaced the pan but didn't reinstall the nut that the seat belt attaches to.
I got some...
https://parks.ny.gov/boating/education.aspx
BTW...this is a new requirement for ALL operators this year. Our instructor said to expect being checked for your cert and safety gear.
Still wouldn't touch em. Couldn't pay me enough to take one.
Next boat, and I'm already half-heartedly shopping, is a used 16-18' aluminum Sylvan/Starcraft/etc w/outboard. Going to be the kids boat to take out fishing leaving my boat for the grown ups. My oldest can get his boaters certificate...
I wouldn't. I like being able to steer with the outdrive in N. You lose all steering when you stop powering a jet. But that's just me...and watching a few youtube videos of Black Point Marina. Long live Fred :)
I think the OP is looking for an owners manual that says something like....
To adjust the screen brightness, press button 1, followed by button 2, then button 1 again.
Well....
You could take it on, then do due diligence to determine where the leak was and how far the damage is. Then if needed, scrap the boat and sell off the trailer for a bit of $$.
But for me and my family....it wouldn't see or sniff water before I determined it was structurally sound...
If the floor is soft, the bulkheads are cracked, there's every chance the motor mounts are suspect and the transom is toast.
You got lucky the last time you were out. What are the chances that luck is going to continue without rebuilding the major structural components of the boat...
I'd suggest a center console but you're looking at a tow vehicle upgrade.
Toon will do fine provided the St Lawrence river is calm. When it kicks up, and it will, you will want something else that can handle the waves...or even that from a passing freighter.
Way back when...you know when AMC made the Eagle, first 4x4 car?
My grandfather, GM fleet mechanic, had one and took it to CT. Well the engine mount failed. His solution? Find some of the tire scraps along side the interstate and lob it in there to keep the engine from rotating in the engine...
I have Seadek on my swim platform. Installed in 2018 and only have a few spots starting to lift. I may "limp" it by with some 3M double sided adhesive tape as it was rather costly to have custom made.
Other than that, there are no rips/tears in it whatsoever. Easily a good 20 degrees cooler on...
Mine came with a Motorguide. Seals started going a year or two ago. I'm going to run it into the ground then replace. Everything I've seen for my setup is either fob or foot pedal controlled and into the $1k price range. Depending on where that's manufactured...tariffs might come into play so...
