I ran aground into a soft marshy area while going about 15mph. After we got out of the shallow area, I could feel a bit more pressure in the steering wheel when turning. I have power steering. Also, when turning (and only turning) I can feel a wobble / pulsing felt via the steering wheel. I...
I have the Navonics app for my iphone and have a question for the users of this app.
If I have a waypoint or mark that I want to go to, I can?t figure out a way for the GPS to direct me towards the mark. Most GPS units will have a right / left arrow to keep you on track and even an estimated...
Just got a 98' Sea Ray Sundancer with the 7.4l Mercruiser engine.
I cleaned up the bilge and the boat sat for 4 days with no water intrusion at all. Took the boat on a 40 minute run and the bilge has water in it. May 12 oz. I can start the process of determining the source of the water...
I don’t think the impeller has ever been changed on my 98’ Sea Ray 270 DA with 400 hours. Bravo II outrive. It has the 7.4l with MPI.
I am not sure if I want to wait for haul out in the fall or tackle it now. Either way I want to order the impeller & housing now in case it does need...
My new to me boat is in the water for the season. I noticed some water in the bilge and looked to see where it was coming from. As it turns out, the hole in the transom where the transducer and spedo wire go through is not sealed well and every time the water / waves hit the hole a small...
Just got a new (98') Sea Ray 270DA. I am trying to outfit the boat with all the necessary items. My engine compartment is huge and has lots of voids. Do people normally store thier WD-40, spare sparts, tool box, oils, etc somewhere in the engine compartment.
Obviously the storage container...
I am in the market for a 1995-2000 express cruiser. I am just not sure what size to get. Both of my kids are in college but are home for the summers and have a strong interest in going boating. In my mind, if it ends up being just my wife and I who end up going a 24/25 footer would be fine...
What?s with boat owners these days? I saw one 2003 Larson the other day and the owner, while a very nice guy, had NEVER changed the lower unit gear oil. Ever! Also, never had the impeller or bellows changed!! This is an 8 year old boat!!
I called on a Sun Ray 270 from 1999 and the guy was...
Saw a boat that has potential but I have some concerns on the engine / outdrive.
The owner claims it has under 100 hours on the engine - but there is no hour meter - I checked too and did not see one.
The outdrive has some galvanic corrosion. On the plus side it was rack stored but I am...
Wondering what the preference is between these three. I plan to keep the boat in the water at a marina and will use the boat for hanging out on anchor with my wife and 2 or 3 twenty year old daughters and doing some short distance cursing on lake St. Clair.
First is a 99? Regal 242 Express...
Was interested in an advertised 1994 Crownline 250CR express cruiser with a 5.7. I did some digging here and found the gut-retching thread about the 25 BR guy who found rot in the flooring and stringers. Heard mention of this on some other Crownlines. How widespread is the water damaged...
I am looking at a 1998 Four Winns 25' Vista and it has a VP 280HP, 5.7 SFI engine. Other engines I am seeing in boats in my short list have twin 4.6 Mercury's. Which would you suggest?
I read a tidbit that this VP engine may be an issue since it's a Ford engine that is no longer made and parts...
Just curious on the consensus of peoples perception on on the resale value (and ease of re-selling) a single engine vs twins on a 26-28 express cruiser. Think Rinker 26 or Four Winns 28. In my mind with gas prices the way they are people (in general) will think one engine is more cost...
I am having an issue with a mid 90's 3 cylinder 40hp leaking gas. I pulled the intake cover and notice when I prime the bulb gas will ooze out of the intake port. We checked all the carb float valves and they look to be in good condition. We also adjusted the float levels.
We blew into the...
I have an older style integral hub type trailer wheel for an Elgin / Sears boat trailer.
These are hard to find and I found a guy looking to get of 2 of these.
The problem is my axle is 3/4" and the hubs/axle opening on these are 1". The guy said I could get different bearings and it would...
