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  1. briangcc

    What year?

    Guys....reg number on the side starts 36E....nothing stateside that I'm aware of will start that way. Probably Canada or elsewhere. BUT...that being said...most powerboats need to be registered to the owner so it would be in your best interest to get the paperwork squared away before sinking a...
  2. briangcc

    1977 Mark Twain Worth It?

    This is going to be rare for me to say so.... The boat has some lines/design to it that carry forward to today. Ditch the bow railing and the tufted/tucked seating for some modern replacements and that boat will look fairly modern. I'd say go for it as its only cosmetics that tell what age it...
  3. briangcc

    Too windy?

    I go by water conditions, not wind. Bunch of white caps stacking up...its fairly safe to say that I won't be out. I could do it but I doubt my wife and kiddos would be thrilled in the process.
  4. briangcc

    Hey Newbies

    Read the forum rules....no new post in 10yr old threads....especially if the OP hasn't been on since that time! Don't expect a response either :)
  5. briangcc

    Marine Audio and CD Receivers

    I'm thinking this is a case of "cars have them to go from OEM to aftermarket" so boats must have them too...which is incorrect. As any number of radios could be installed in a boat, there isn't an adapter...other than the one YOU make by cutting your existing wiring and splicing in the new...
  6. briangcc

    Marine Audio and CD Receivers

    You're only talking a few wires at most that may need to be cut/spliced in from the old plug to the new. This isn't a "rewire the boat" kind of project. A few marine grade butt connectors and a few minutes of time will get you where you need to be in under an hour....probably much less time as...
  7. briangcc

    1987 Starcraft Islander Restoration

    My boat came with a Garmin Striker 4 (could be the plus model). I am NOT a fan of this model...small screen size, no GPS basemap whatsoever. I was looking at replacing it with a larger Garmin w/basemap (so I could keep the transducer) or Humminbird Helix....I want something with a built in base...
  8. briangcc

    Manufacturer letters pealing off

    Umm...you have a brand new boat with a warranty. Why isn't this going back to the selling marina?
  9. briangcc

    Additional sound signals for electric boats?

    Let me ask you a question....as I assume that you are a power boater...what's in your Coast Guard kit? Whistle? Air horn? Why do you carry those? It's simple really....what happens when your battery gives up the ghost? How exactly do you plan to use your electric horn with no power? In that...
  10. briangcc

    Trailer bunk popped off during loading

    When I did some work on my Four Winns trailer here's what I did...and how I would change it going forward.... Side Guides - mine had one each side, small 2x4's. I primed & painted them then carpetted them using standard indoor/outdoor carpet from Valu Homecenters - twas cheap. Used standard...
  11. briangcc

    Lund Rebel won't drain water.

    Guessing you have a clogged compartment drain up front. Is there access to check to see what may be the cause?
  12. briangcc

    smart home opinions

    We purchased a (2pk) of Meross mini plugs for use with my fish tank and my son's fish tank to turn lights on/off on a timer. No remote access to either device (as I don't have a home hub) and you had to scan the barcode on the plug to add it to the Meross app - so you're not getting that either...
  13. briangcc

    Can a 2020 CRV AWD tow a Crestliner 1650 SE WT

    I have. They're rinky dink CUV's. Great grocery getters, not something I would tow with.
  14. briangcc

    Can a 2020 CRV AWD tow a Crestliner 1650 SE WT

    For giggles, I checked Tracker's website. The Grizzly series, 1648 SC (single console NOT a walkthrough) comes in at an average weight of 1395. That would be boat, motor, trailer. Now start adding gas, battery, safety gear, and spare tire as you do not want to be that guy/gal on the side of the...
  15. briangcc

    Help identifying mystery basin

    Yellow tube is a spray bar for a livewell / baitwell. Your comment about there being a drain overboard supports that.
  16. briangcc

    Thoughts on a 2005 Doral Thundercraft 240 Magnum?

    Sounds like you're in WNY based off Lake Ontario and Niagara River comment. The good news is there's a ton of local marinas, most of them are good, that will happily take a look at the boat. Given where we are in the season here, expect them to have lead time to actually take the boat and look...
  17. briangcc

    What brand is this ?

    Well....going off the consoles and the gunnels you're talking about an aluminum boat. Possibly has replacement seats as I haven't seen buttoned seats in forever....like 70-80's. It's also entirely possible that someone who redid the boat had that insignia embroidered on the seat simply because...
  18. briangcc

    Nitro Switch Panel

    Wiring diagram doesn't exist....gonna have to trace the wires. Very few boats ever had wiring diagrams. If you suspect the switch is bad, replace it OR test with a test light OR meter. IF that's the only panel you have you have a horn (momentary sprung), Anchor/Nav light (this will be...
  19. briangcc

    Nitro Switch Panel

    If it were me, I'd flip them on, one at a time and notate what they are. Then, using a label maker (Brother is the one I have - they have all kinds of tapes with clear backing and colors for text) I'd set about labeling them. Odds of finding someone with original lettering are probably slim at best.
  20. briangcc

    Cayuga Seneca canal

    I've launched at Seneca a few times - state launch is nice. Forget the name off the top of my head of the park we've used. Head out of the launch, hang a left to go under the railroad bridge and you're in the canal. Fairly deep and lots of marinas at that section should you need something...
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