This is related to another thread I've got going, but, because it's a different focus, I thought I'd post it separately. I am looking at a 9.9 hp at a local liquidator to put on a small skiff I am getting ready to build. The boat plans call for a short shaft outboard up to 15 hp. The 9.9 this...
My son and I are going to build a little boat that will primarily be his for knocking around on our lake. Right now, we are looking at 12-14 foot "power skiff" design from Glen-L. (https://www.boatdesigns.com/14-Power-Skiff-14-SG-skiff/products/350/) Trying to figure out what size engine...
Got a great boat, but keeping the off-white seats clean is a pain. Anyone have a cleaner they like? (Any to stay away from, or are they all about the same?)
Potentially a really dumb question, but I just got my first PWC (Sea-Doo Wake Pro 215) and it's not obvious to me how to tie it up to a gas dock or other dock (such as marina dock when going in for lunch). I'm only looking to tie up for short periods as I have a floating PWC dock at my...
I just started looking for a PWC. Looking for one that will go 60mph, but speed is not advertised in any PWC advertising materials I can find. What should I look for in terms of engine size/characteristics for a PWC that will go around this speed. (55-65mph is fine; not looking to go faster...
I've been trading messages with the local HydroHoist dealer, but I just bought a house with a 4400lb lift and my boat is 4600lbs (empty). Can a third tank be added so that I don't need to buy a whole new lift? Alternately, can the two existing tanks be replaced with bigger tanks? If so to...
I'm looking at buying lake property but need to install a dock (permit in place). The dock would be a floating single slip aluminum dock with lift and a party platform on top. Needs to be big enough for my 25' bow rider. Just looking for a ballpark of what this might cost. Thanks for any...
If you know them, which of these lakes would you prefer to have a home on, and why? (I know Blue Ridge, but not the other two, and have started looking for places on all three).
I am looking at a shoot thru hull transducer for my new boat because I don't want to drill holes in the transom or hull. I'm look at one at has a remote temperature sensor, which I would like, but not sure how it mounts. Does that require drilling a hole in the transom or hull? Fyi, I have a...
I want to by a used wave runner for my 15 year old daughter. Been boating for awhile, but know nothing about wave runners/jet skis. Would appreciate any insight you can offer on what I need to look for and brands/models to buy. I really don't have a price range yet because I'm not certain...