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I just need some input on whether or not the trailer is too small. The boat is about 5k lbs and I plan to upgrade the tires to 15" I don't want to be one of those guys on the side of the road this weekend.
So the used engine I just installed in my 1987 Cruiser Yacht Holiday 254 does run but when you add steering fluid to the reservoir it gets sucked down and comes back a frothy milkshake. Looking through these forums I suspect the (steering)oil cooler. I took one off of another engine the previous...
1987 cruiser yachts Holiday 25 w 260 Alpha sbc and raw water cooling. The engine is seized and i am looking fervently for a trailer. In the meantime can i break down the engine at all while sitting in water. Ill probably end up twisting in a plug but am hesitant to even take off the thermostat...
I just finished pulling out a 30' cable from my throttle control to a BF225 through the boat and need to order another one. The old cable sheathing has been cut and has rusted through so its beyond repair. When I'm looking for a new one to order I see both "push pull" and "low friction" type...