So I'm looking at a boat for sale. It's a 1989 Dynasty 190 Apollo
The engine is a 4.3L i/o I couldn't hear it run (b/c it's like 30? F here and winterizes), but my neighbor, who I trust, tells me it runs fine. . . let's assume it does.
Interior looks really nice for its age. The trailer...
I've decided to switch from 4.80x8 to 12x5.30 on my trailer, since much of my driving is at 60+ mph on the interstate, and also because my outboard drags if I forget to tilt it when taking it in/out of the water.
So here's a picture of my trailer with a 12x.530 next to the 4.80x8...
Re: Project Hulls: Are They Worth the Trouble??
oldschooltiller - I actually completed a 14' gamefisher fiberglass, at least to my liking. I wired everything and installed decks on it, and had the transom rebuilt (I didn't do it myself but had it done well enough for $200). I get complimented...
So I have decided to get another boat -- actually my wife decided and I am choosing to "honor and obey" her, per our wedding vows (at least this time) :D
I notice there are places where you can buy "project boats" or "project hulls." Is this a good idea for someone with limited knowledge of...
Re: Who manufactured tri-hull outboards in the 80s?
sigh, you're right!
What is it I'm looking for, then?
Maybe I am looking for a deckboat. . . .
Is there anything like a grady-white 192, with the windshield toward the front and a big cockpit area?
This is what I'm looking for (that...
Re: Who manufactured tri-hull outboards in the 80s?
Okay, so I think I decided on a boat, and it's not a tri-hull:
Grady-White 19' dual-console:
http://cumming-ga.showmethead.com/boats/1988-grady-white-dual-console-19-fishing-boat-for-3500_18025215.html
I should be able to get one from the...
So I picked up a new 20hp short shaft for my johnboat this season. It goes really well but it just isn't big enough for me.
My boat only holds 2 people; I want one that fits 6, like a fish-and-ski.
So my question is what do I do with the outboard I just spent $2700 on? Use it as a kicker on...
Hello. I'm hoping you guys can help me.
I'm looking for a tri-hull from the 80s. Both my wife and I like them.
I'm looking for a fish and ski maybe? Mostly it will be for fishing and leisure and if my boy wants to do some tubing we want that option as well.
So here's what I'm looking...
Hello - I'm having a problem with anchoring my boat. I'm sure this has been discussed before but maybe not (and I also can't find it on the forum anywhere).
So I have a 14' fiberglass john boat that I fish out of on a small river with little current. I use a 3lb collapsible claw anchor to...
Re: Please help with Ideas on Hiding Wires on Jon Boat
Seriously, I thought about clear tubing!! I think that's the route I'm going as I already have the holes to brace the tubing up with zip ties.
You guys have never seen a Catfighter before?? You're missing out! LOL it's a 1984 Sears...
I have these wires hanging on the outside of my boat, under the lip. They go to the trolling motor, the bow lights, and the sonar:
Any suggestions on how to hide them so they don't hang down? I thought about maybe epoxying in a conduit or something. . . I dunno. Right now I have holes...
Here's my 3-year-old son unhitching the trailer.
I showed him one time how to do it and he picked up how to hitch and unhitch it in about 10 seconds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVIWftDgxxc&feature=g-all-c
Next week I'm teaching him how to launch. :D
Hello - I'm pretty close to the end of my 10-hour break-in period and I wanted to change the lower unit oil as suggested in the owner's manual.
So I go to my local boat store and ask for a gasket for my Tohatsu MFS20 and he says "nah, you don't need to change that; they hardly ever go bad...
Hello - I have a 20hp Tohatsu short shaft on my 14' boat.
When I run the motor at 1/3 throttle, the propeller stays underwater but there is a huge amount of displaced water by the propeller. I'm wondering if this is bad; it seems to run fine and the telltail water is spraying. It just looks...
Hello
I picked up a 20hp outboard for my 14 tri-hull. I want to mount it permanently for a couple reasons, mainly so it doesn't get stolen. . . .
Is this a good idea? You know, to drill holes in the transom? Or should I just spend $25 on an outboard lock?
Let me know what you guys think...
