thanks the previous owner who I trust (Fire Chief) replaced the bellows and impeller in the last year. He had it in salt for only about 60 hrs or so over the last 4 years, original owner had it on a lake. Good to hear it is reliable it will spend the rest of its life on a lake. I may also...
Ok I won't hijack an old thread, I posted on the old one because it was relatively recent. So anyway here it goes again.
I just bought a 2004 Glastron with a Volvo Penta 3.0. Its been down here in the south (NC). First owner used it in fresh water, second owner used it in salt for the last 4...
I just bought a 2004 Glastron with a Volvo Penta 3.0. Its been down here in the south (NC). First owner used it in fresh water, second owner used it in salt for the last 4 years only about 60 hours or so. Never stored in salt water on a trailer covered. No visible problems with manifold and...
I like to think I know when I'm getting screwed by a dealer for trade in value for a car but how do I know about boats. I have no Blue Book or other resources. I was shocked about how low an offer a dealer gave me on a trade in on a 2 year old 65 hr mint condition OB. Any suggestions on how to...
I have a relatively new Mercury 75 HP 2016 with a new Deka 800 Starting Power battery. Ran it for about 10 hours ;last fall before I stored it in my basement for the winter. After the winter I put a charge on it. This spring I put about another 10 hours on it. I put in a Lowrance Hook 7 (or the...
I am in the market for a navigation depth finder combo. I am not a serious fisherman. I will use it on large island lakes and coastal marine. I want to spend about 400 to 600 $. I will use it on a 17 ft CC boat. I am most concerned about navigation and a depth finder for safety. I don't mind the...
Any suggestions on which would be better, I will be launching alone many times and could use some help. I did land the boat last weekend in a strong cross wind it was not too hard but it took me 2 tries. I cannot see the trailer at all when I am back in without the boat. I have heard the guide...
We hit an unmarked obstruction last weekend and scratched up my lower unit on my Merc 75 HP 4 stoke . Looks like I have to replace the propeller other than that the repair's are cosmetic. I'd like to repair the scratches on the skeg and other parts of lower unit. Any suggestions I cannot seem to...
I do not have any experience in launching a boat from a trailer but I'll be doing it soon. So I want to get some advice. While on vacation I paused at a boat ramp for about 1/2 hour and watched as people launched a variety boats (from sail boats, bow riders, jet skis, and pontoon boats). I must...
I am buying a new boat/new trailer. I want to have the dealership put on trailer brakes before I pick it up. Gross weight including the trailer will be only about 2100 to 2700 lbs. I know nothing about brakes. I will be launching off of boat ramps a lot, 50% fresh water and 50% salt. Any...
ok may be I've had too many cocktails this good Friday night but I was lusting after a 2015 new boat recently significantly marked down, its the right boat. My wife was sitting next to me and said why don't go out and buy it I have some extra money I can kick in! well just pinch me real hard...
I have a 2014 Rav 4 and I'm thinking of getting a 15 to 17 foot whaler or equivalent. LBS without passengers and luggage is 1500 to 1800 lbs. With adding brakes to the trailer do you think I'd be ok on a long one way 800 mile flat trip. The 2014 rav 4 (4 cylinder) has a lot of HP 161HP I don't...
OK I'm approaching retirement and I've sold my glider and looking to get back into a original hobby, boating. When I retire I am going to divide my time between southern VT (with big lake) summer and NC (SE coast) fall, winter and spring. I have two options (on a budget of course) 1) have a...
