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    pedestal seats for fishing

    Anyone know offhand the size of the pedestal seats from a 99 Legend V178? Heading to BassPro in the AM and want to pickup a new seat, but wont have time to drop by the yard and measure the post diameter. I suspect its a 2 7/8"... anyone know for sure?? Thanks.
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    Legend V178 Scoprion fuel tank specs

    Hi Folks, looking for some details on this boat's fiel tank size... Not getting a response from the vendor to my emails, so wondering if anyone knows the total fuel capacity of the built in tank. Suspect I have some water in the tank and need to mix in some additive to try and get rid of the...
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    Replacing padded boards on trailer

    Noticed last fall that one of the main padded boards on my trailer appears to be partially broken. Its not as straight as it should be... :confused: I have the padded felt like material and wanted to confirm if a 2x4 is sufficient for the task. Thinking I should avoid pressure treated due to...
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    Can a hitch be inverted?

    I have a Class 1 hitch with a 2" drop from the receiver height. The trailer I have is about 4" higher than the ball when level, so can I simply invert the hitch to and put the ball on the top to get a 2" rise instead and use it this way to tow?
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    Private sale terms

    Im looking to buy a used boat through a private sale, and notice a number of the agreements available online state that any deposit given to the seller is 'non-refundable'. Any private sale that I've ever done, the money was given to show you were serious, however if for any reason the terms...
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    Would you buy a rebuit motor?

    Im cross posting this one from Mercury Outboards since it may be a more appropriate forum to ask in... and it wasnt getting any response in the other forum :) Looking at a used 16' Legend with a 1999 Merc 40hp 2 stroke. The owner says the lower unit was replaced in 2006, and the powerhead...
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    Rebuilt motor

    Looking at a used 16' Legend with a 1999 Merc 40hp 2 stroke. The owner says the lower unit was replaced in 2006, and the powerhead completely replaced in 2008. Says he found a rock, and had to have the lower unit replaced, and due to a strange vibration had the powerhead replaced as well a...
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    Towing capacity - opinions needed

    Hi All, had a question regarding towing capacity... Considering buying my first boat and have a few models in mind and have kicked a few tires lately on a few of the nicer ones. Went out to see a 99 Sylvan Expedition 1600 today with a 50hp merc 4 stroke and I really like it. I checked into...
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    Looking for boat recommends

    Hi All, first post and looking to buy my first boat and was hoping to get some ideas from you folks that will fit my needs. My biggest restriction is vehicle... I have an 03 Honda CRV, 4cyl, manual 5 speed that has a towing capacity of only 1500lbs. Cant afford a larger vehicle and a boat, so...
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