Trying to determine appropriate divorced choke to go with this OMV 185 Quadrajet set-up. Previous owner indicated he removed it because it "wasn't working" but after I started looking into this more, I'd like to get it back on. I believe the correct type is where the spring will move up as it...
While winterizing my boat for the first time, I discovered that both batteries are connected to the starter. I assumed one was for the starter and one ran the accessories, based on what the previous owner described. Worries me that I could kill both batteries and be stranded if they are both...
Before the flaming starts, here's the situation:
- bought a 1978 Sea Ray SRV 197 a few weeks ago, with a OMC Stern Drive
- Used is for approx 15 hours last week - runs well enough
- Out fishing yesterday with the kids and seems to run a little rough (keep in mind I'm still getting a feel for...
Well, more to add to the story now. Looked at another the other day (see pic's).
21.5' 1987 Crestliner - all welded hull. Well take care of. Floors, etc. all redone a few years ago. Little bigger than what I think I need now (probably change my mind in the future...), price reflects value...
OK - update. Went and looked today. Spend 2.5 hours going through the whole thing. Ran out of time to test drive and I had some questions I wanted to ponder before committing anyway....
Mechanically the boat seems solid. A bunch of the screws on the hinges have worked loose (seems like wear...
Looking at buying our first boat. Found this one and it seems like it should fit our needs nicely. Family of 5, looking to use it for a combo of tubing/skiing, fishing, cruising - pretty much everything. Boat is at a dealership and I have some questions about the buying process:
1. Is it...
Don't want to turn this into another "what boat should i get" thread - but I am looking for some advice/opinions on what size I might need. I've never owned a boat before (or actually spent much in anything other than small aluminum fishing boats) so my frame of reference is small.
I plan to...