New member from Greece says Hi !!!

[papathedog]

Hello everybody from sunny Greece,<br />My name is Alexis and I'm glad to be around...<br /><br />I'm a newbie in boating but I enjoy our famous islands in my 1998 6.2m R.I.B. fitted with a 3.0 lt mercruiser and all other goodies <br /><br />I kept my boat out of water for the whole winter (mild) and I also clocked some 30 hrs since the last year's service, which was done by a Merc dealer.<br /><br />I would like to put my hands-on this summer and make the service myself.<br />I'm capable of recognizing what a spark plug is and a couple of other things (I work on my LandRover and my high-tech motorcycles, myself) so would that be much more difficult ?<br />I don't have a manual and was wandering what should I check - replace on this baby ?<br /><br />C'mon share the wisdom.....

 

[papathedog]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

..... nothing ?

 

[Kiwi Phil]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

I think you have them a bit stunned mate. <br />I have not been here long myself, and you would have to be the 1st Greek I have come across on this site.<br />What ever you do, don't give up. It's a good site and they are all good blokes.<br />I can't answer any of your questions as I know probably less than you about my boat.<br />Look forward to hearing from you again.<br />Cheers<br />Phillip

 

[rodbolt]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

fist thing is to buy the factory engine and drive manuals. read them while eating reread them while hanging out. get to know your machine before you get to know your dealership <br /> goiod luck and get the manuals

 

[cuzner]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

Hey PAPATHEDOG,welcome to the forum. you will get a better response if you ask a specific question.My rule of thumb is if it ain't broke don't #$%^ with it it.<br /><br /><br /> Jim

 

[jdmiller]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

Hi Papa, and welcome. I would agree with the previous posts about getting the manual, there is really no substitute. I like the factory service manuals as opposed to other publications but some might differ on that. As for your mechanical competence level I can say this: I have owned Cagiva/Ducati motorcycles and I have owned I/O boats, if you can work on the desmo engines I don't think you will have much trouble keeping your boat humming. Good Luck! -JD

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

Originally posted by papathedog:<br /> I'm a newbie in boating but I enjoy our famous islands in my 1998 6.2m R.I.B. <br />

Hi Alexis, how about I come over there and maintain your boat for you free of charge. I have simple needs - food & accomodation (and maybe some olympic tickets).

 

[Kiwi Phil]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

Me again Alexis,<br />I'll come along with Dunaruna and be his left hand man .....for the same deal of course. <br />Cheers<br />Phillip

 

[Boomyal]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

Originally posted by Kiwi Phil:<br /> Me again Alexis,<br />I'll come along with Dunaruna and be his left hand man .....for the same deal of course. <br />Cheers<br />Phillip

Shouldn't he throw in one of those olive skinned Greek beauties to ride around on the deck of your boat?

 

[papathedog]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

Hey, as they say in Italy : mi sofa tu sofa <br />sorry can't help with the tickets..<br />(though I'll do my best with the beauty)

 

[ae708]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

Welcome aboard Papathedog... my wife is from Halkida. Always glad to meet a new Greek.

 

[papathedog]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

Ok ok I'll get a manual, whould a user's operation & maintenance manual do the job, or I have to get the engine & sterndrive service manuals ????<br /><br />Thanx

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: New member from Greece says Hi !!!

The genuine sterndrive & engine manuals have more detail. I use the non genuine manuals (cheaper) but sometimes wish I had the better ones.<br /><br />Aldo