Have a new boat. Thinking about putting on a closed cooling system. I don't know how expensive the manifolds and risers will be seeing as they have cats in them. Figure if I convert to closed cooling things will last allot longer and I will have less stress during the winter wondering if the...
I really don't feel like spending $70 on something I can accomplish my moving where the chain connects and a few zip ties. I never have done this before. Can someone who is using this setup (the ziptie not Anchor Saver) explain to me what exactly to do? I looked for it on google and youtube but...
I removed the three plugs, drained all of the water, poored in a gallon of the pink stuff, turned the motor over for about 30 sec and removed the plugs. Do you think I am OK?
I have a 2103 Bayliner 255 with Merc 5.0 (cat) with the check engine light on. I brought my OBD2 scan tool down but it did not fit. Does anyone know what the port type is for the scan tool? Is it just a OBD1 port? I would like to see what the code is its throwing and reset it. Any advice would...
I am not quite sure if I want to install a pump, cut a hole in the deck for the hose etc for a proper anchor washdown system. Does anyone have any ideas of how to get the mud off of the anchor. Dipping it does not work too well.
I am going to glue my transducer to the inside of the hull. I know the process but was wondering what Epoxy I should use? Just the standard two part and mix? What will produce the least amount of bubbles?
Has anyone used one like the one in the link below? I am going to be spending many nights on the boat. I don't want to invest the $600 in an auto system for the engine compartment. Figured this would be a good fit. Also has anyone put a smoke detector down there? I mean its closed off and...
Took my new Bayliner 255CR out today. First time putting it in the water. First I have to say going from an alpha to a bravo III is a huge HUGE improvement. With that said I noticed the drive sounded like it was grinding when I turned, there was some vibration too. It seamed to be worse when I...
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2013 Bayliner 255CR just put in the water today for the first time. Any one have an idea what the idiot light is on for? I have an ODB2 scan tool but did not bring it with me. I did notice that because the lake was cool the engine was not running at temp (it was running a bit cold) I...
Anyone have any thoughts on storing things in the engine compartment? I was thinking the grill (no gas, that goes someplace else) tool box etc. Just hard non flaimable stuff.
I know it is not a good idea but will you break anything if you start your motor with the outdrive (bravo 3) in the trailer position? I did this by mistake on my old boat with an alpha one a few times, it started up but on new boat I just did it and the motor would kinda crank over but not all...
Towing back new boat and trailer this weekend. All and all with fuel, trailer and boat I am thinking about 8,000. My current boat is around 5,000. Any advice for the extra weight? By the way truck is 2012 Silverado.
Anyone have any advice on cleaning the nonskid on boats? Mine is molded in to the floor and is white with a texture. It makes it very difficult to clean. Pressure washer at the car wash works OK but not great. I am open to ideas.
Does anyone know if the Garman 421 comes with software where I can set a plot on my laptop and sync it to the unit? If not any reccomendations on a plotter that does have this feature?
I hear that if you hit a prop on a bravo III goot enough you will do damage to the outdrive. Is this true? Does the Bravo III not have a hub that you can spin like an Alpha? Has anyone out there messed up their Bravo III by hitting the prop hard enough?
Come on folks, Lets see how much space on the iboats server we can use :) Post some pics of your boat. Any close ups of cool things you have done or any great shots of your boat that just looks cool.
Has anyone made their own snap on cockpit cover? I have the canvas from a nice boat cover and would liek to use it to make a cockpit cover that snaps on. I tried google and the search function here but did not have much luck,
Does anyone out there have any idea how to transfer ownership of a boat trailer in NC? I have an out of state buyer and the boat registration its self has a transfer of ownership but the registration for the trailer has nothing. To make this more complicated I have a note on the trailer and boat...
