Recent content by MilChad

  1. M

    Boat trailer up on blocks during winter?

    Anybody do this to prevent flat spotted tires? If so, are there blocks you can buy or something else creative people have done? Is this a waste of time?
  2. M

    One for the winterizing gurus.

    How many people on here do their own winterizing? Assuming the one doing the winterizing has average mechanical skills (can change their own oil, spark plus on a car, things like that) how difficult of a job is it? * For the ones that do their own work, and have sold their boat, do potential...
  3. M

    This has to be a scam, right?

    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/boa/2562232697.html I tried to email and ask a little more but it was late last night and haven't heard back yet. It looks to be one of those too good to be true deals.
  4. M

    Anybody have any tips on talking wife into buying boat?

    The wife in on board with us getting a boat but since we recently had a baby boy (now 4 months old) she wants us to wait until he's 4-5 years old! I've been around boats most of my life and have always wanted to own my own rather than depend on somebody inviting me out. I'm trying the angle...
  5. M

    Good deal for this boat? (Photos)

    This is a 2008 Monterey 180FS recently posted on CL and the price seems more than fair, almost too good to be honest. He's asking $9800. What do you think? Here's the copy in the listing: I have a 2008 18ft Monterey 180FS I must sell before Aug. 24th. This price is very low, lower than trade in...
  6. M

    Bowrider boat manufacturers still in business.

    This is not a "who makes a better open bow boat" thread, I'll worry about that later. I just want to know what popular brands am I missing off the list below? Bayliner Chaparral Cobalt Crownline Ebbtide Four Winns Glastron Larson Monterey Regal Sea Ray
  7. M

    Fuel efficient tow vehicles options?

    Here?s my dilemma. My work is 25 miles from my house. Not too far, but it adds up if you have a gas hungry vehicle. I plan on getting a 18?-19? bowrider in the future and the tow vehicle will also be my daily driver. What are the best (used) options are out there for about $18k that gets decent...
Top