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cyclops222 reacted to mkra's post in the thread 2025 Carolina 178JLS Leans to Port Side with Like.

Thank you, and I agree regarding the danger. During sea trial, we had 3 people on it so I didn't notice any issues. It was only after...

Jun 13, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

If it is working correctly. And a gas saving person has not modified the system to save money.

Jun 13, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Rain water getting into front of boat (Sea Ray 180).

My Chaparral covers made of Sunbrella. Have never leaked in 23 years. At the dock all summer.

Jun 13, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to Scott06's post in the thread Rain water getting into front of boat (Sea Ray 180) with Like.

what I am talking about is having a shop make a custom cover that uses the existing snap locations not A universal fit cover

Jun 13, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mercury 80 hp portable fuel tank.

DO NOT run the engine on that BAD mixture !!! have it pumped out !!! Refill it correctly. Any marina should have a pump to do it safely...

Jun 13, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mercury 80 hp portable fuel tank.

I do it slightly different. I usually has a gallon left in the gas tank when I switch to the spare 2nd 6 gallon tank. At the gas...

Jun 13, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mercruiser 3.0 started twice perfectly overfilled the gas now won't start.

A NON vented gas cap can over pressure the carburetor float and needle tip parts. Get lucky Get a vented gas cap.

Jun 13, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread 2025 Carolina 178JLS Leans to Port Side.

At WOT I would be VERY careful of wind gusts blowing you over In any direction. My opinion is it is a dangerous boat. Get rid of it...

Jun 13, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Off shore customer service frustration..

A I AI has no magical abelites. It is still completely PROGRAMMED by some underpaid person in Mongolia.

Jun 12, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread 3.0 mercruiser dieseling.

Hot humid weather starts the Dielsing sooner and more violently. Some gasoline My be prone to Dieseling. Engine rooms that are too...

Jun 12, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to JonBoat55's post in the thread 3.0 mercruiser dieseling with Like.

My 1999 carbed Merc 3.0 came to me with a 160 thermostat installed. Had slight dieseling issues and warm start issues for a couple...

Jun 12, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Fuel for older Evinrude/ Johnson.

The modern Fuel Injected Lean Burn engines have a built in problem. The injectors are aimed at the coolest surface of the intake...

Jun 12, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Off shore customer service frustration..

All companies are being bought up by GANGS of greedy people. Wanting the highest profits. They gut all the profits. Then sell it to the...

Jun 12, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread I know this will sound foolish, but hear me out please.

D I Y is always a lot more expensive. You really believe DIY has same hull redesign knowledge as a real boat designer ?

Jun 12, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread kicker location.

I can tell you this fact about trolling motor locations. A BOW mounted motor...PULLING... is the most efficient use of power. And...

Jun 12, 2025

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