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  1. Gary H NC

    Perfect day on the water!

    It was 85 here yesterday.The weather man says dropping temps and rain for the next couple days. I thought this may be the last good day this season. The boats getting winterized and wrap up for its winter nap. Had a great time,even went in for a swim... Thought i would share some pics...
  2. Gary H NC

    Boat pictures for Ebay

    I took some updated pics and thinking of trying to sell on Ebay. Give me some feedback guys. Should i ask 4500 or more like 5500?
  3. Gary H NC

    Thinking of selling the ChrisCraft

    I was just wondering what it would be worth. Most of you guys know all the time and money i put into this boat. I'm at the point that its not getting used as much as i like so i was thinking of selling it and getting a bass boat next year. Everything on the motor has been...
  4. Gary H NC

    Chris Craft shuts factory down

    Chris Craft announced today it was closing the factory here in NC and everyone is out of a job. Sad to see the economy going down the crapper... On another note, our local RV dealer told me yesterday that sales have dropped in half this summer and they talking about shutting down too. Its one...
  5. Gary H NC

    Bought a gas saver

    Well,bit the bullet and now have a car payment.I was tired of paying 125 bucks to fill my Chevy truck up.It is now the official tow vehicle only. I looked at all the imports in the sedan style and was on the way to look at a used 2006 model and thought i would swing thru the Mazda dealer and...
  6. Gary H NC

    The 2009 Bayliner 225 Review

    The next in line of our Reviews at the Bayliner Maxum press event held in Southport NC This nice, large size family bow rider ran 50.1mph at 4,700rpm in growing chop and 12-18mph wind. The 5 liter Alpha didn?t have too hard of a hard time getting it out of the hole but sure did throw the...
  7. Gary H NC

    Moving axles,found some problems.

    I went to adjust my axles back one hole to get more weight on the tongue.I was having a bad tail wagging the dog at 55mph and over. Moved them back 6 inches and man what a difference! I can run 70mph with not a hint of sway. The trailer looks like they are back too far but i'm not really...
  8. Gary H NC

    The 2009 Bayliner 205 Flight Edition Review

    Myself as a forum member and iboats.com was invited to a US Marine (Bayliner, Maxum) media event. A group of magazine writers and other media folks (like us) were invited to see and test some new and improved boats in their lines. One of the eleven boats we checked out was the...
  9. Gary H NC

    The 2009 Bayliner 205 Flight Edition Review

    Myself as a forum member and iboats.com was invited to a US Marine (Bayliner, Maxum) media event. A group of magazine writers and other media folks (like us) were invited to see and test some new and improved boats in their lines. One of the eleven boats we checked out was the...
  10. Gary H NC

    Sierra fuel pump kit problems

    Has anyone else had any issues with the Sierra kits? I rebuilt both pumps and now they seep fuel from the gasket to diaphram area on both pumps.I took them both back apart and everything was in place correctly. I noticed the Sierra diaphram is about half the thickness of the old OEM ones. Looks...
  11. Gary H NC

    Sad day on our local lake

    80 foot charter explodes while fueling. The guy fueling is now missing. 3 others blown off the bow into the water. http://www.wsoctv.com/index.html
  12. Gary H NC

    What happened to the Sharkskin Biminis??

    I had one picked out a couple weeks ago in the Iboats store. I go on there today and its not listed! 4 bow 8ft Sharkskin in tan color for 269 bucks. 5 year warranty. Now all they show is Westland or Endura at almost 400 bucks!!! With only a 2 year warranty! I know Westland makes Sharkskin but...
  13. Gary H NC

    The 2009 Bayliner 194 Ski and Fish review

    This is the second in a series of reviews of the 2009 Bayliner models. Boat specs, LOA 19.0? Storage length with trailer, 21?8? Beam 7?11? Dry weight with trailer 3500 lbs. Fuel capacity 35 gallons Standard engine package, 4.3L 190 HP,Alpha 1 drive Standard...
  14. Gary H NC

    The 2009 Bayliner 194 Ski and Fish review

    This is the second in a series of reviews of the 2009 Bayliner models. Boat specs, LOA 19.0? Storage length with trailer, 21?8? Beam 7?11? Dry weight with trailer 3500 lbs. Fuel capacity 35 gallons Standard engine package, 4.3L 190 HP,Alpha 1 drive Standard...
  15. Gary H NC

    The 2009 Bayliner 175 review

    Thanks to the people here at Iboats and US Marine,I was Chosen to go to Southport NC to test out the 2009 Bayliner and Maxum line up. I was joined by Bill Gius.National Marketing Director with Iboats. First boat to review was the new entry level Bayliner 175. I was very impressed with the...
  16. Gary H NC

    The 2009 Bayliner 175 review

    Thanks to the people here at Iboats and US Marine,I was Chosen to go to Southport NC to test out the 2009 Bayliner and Maxum line up. I was joined by Bill Gius.National Marketing Director with Iboats. First boat to review was the new entry level Bayliner 175. I was very impressed with the...
  17. Gary H NC

    New tires for the Travel Trailer

    They finally shipped the correct tires that they warranted on my trailer.The original tires were cracked on both sides with only 900 miles on them,the spare was defective too. They first shipped me 5 of the exact same tires so i sent them back after calling and telling them no way i would ever...
  18. Gary H NC

    Parting out the new to me 55HP..

    The boat i bought Friday is going to the dump! The 1976 55HP that i was told runs great is junk. I rebuilt the starter today and fired it up.Compression was 65 on the bottom cylinder and 150 on the top. The only way to keep it running is to keep bumping the choke.It spits fuel out of the bottom...
  19. Gary H NC

    Still thinking of buying this UPDATE! Its in the driveway

    I have been talking to the seller and i think i can get it for around 300 to 400 bucks. Only drawback is no trailer title. Includes a new cover,battery,fuel tanks,2 seat pedestals and an extra console that is new but never installed.It does need a starter. I thought i would show a couple pics...
  20. Gary H NC

    Tire Dry Rot On New Tire

    I just noticed on my 2007 model travel trailer that i bought new 5 months ago that 2 of the tires are dry rot cracking bad!:confused: It has been parked on a concrete slab with the wheel covers on.No sun has been baking on these tires.Correct PSI in the tires. This trailer has 900 miles on it...
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