Search results

  1. V

    What would cause depth finder to suddenly read shallow water?

    I was out yesterday and while under way, my depth finder on my Garmin suddenly read 1.3 ft of water and the alarm went off. On instinct I immediately throttled back. I have a second depth gauge on my boat and when I looked at that one I was in 55ft of water. Figured maybe my transponder was...
  2. V

    Is a spotlight needed for boating at night

    I recently picked up a rechargeable spotlight for boating at night, but just curious if it as actually necessary. Obviously would need to be careful that I did not blind other boaters with it, but curious if my eyes would be adjusted enough not to need it at all anyway? I would only be out in...
  3. V

    360 degree Stern Light

    I had my boat out for the first time at dusk this weekend. When I put my all round light in at the stern, I found out that the height of the light and the height of my bimini top in storage mode were exactly the same. So the light is visible to those approaching the rear of the boat, but it...
  4. V

    Anchor Issue

    I have a question on my anchor. I used it a few weeks ago in my local bay,,,,and it didn't seem to be holding. It was a bit choppy and I was definitely moving. I went out and grabbed a Fluke style anchor. When I went to install, it does not fit in my existing spot designed for my anchor. (under...
  5. V

    Anchor Bow Roller Add on

    Over the weekend I saw a bowrider type boat that was similar in size to mine that had what looked like a Bow Roller for the anchor. (I think that is what it is called) Is this something that can be added to any boat, or do they need to come from the factory and be built for that? I just...
  6. V

    Looking to possibly upgrade my Fishfinder

    Need some advice if this is worth it or not. I currently have a Garmin Striker 4DV with CHIRP. I found a a Garmin CHIRP 44CV with echoMap on it. I primarily use my current Garmin as a chartplotter more than a fishfinder which is why I I like the Echomap as it has an actual chart on it vs just...
  7. V

    Hit a Sandbar

    Hey guys, Quick question. I was out in the bay yesterday and bringing my boat to my new slip. I was unfamiliar with the cove entrance. I knew there was a sandbar there, but didn't realize exactly where it was. Well, I found it. I was in a no wake zone going only going about 5mph or so. When I...
  8. V

    Cutting a Tonneau Cover

    I added a different Biminni top to my boat for this season. The mounting hardware on the sides of the boat are in different locations than the original. My tonneau cover has slots with Velcro flaps cut into it at the spots where the posts and mounting brackets were for the old Bimini. I need to...
  9. V

    Bennett Trim Tab Install Question

    I am installing a set of hydraulic Bennetts. I have them mounted to the boat with no pistons hooked up yet, but they are stiff to move up and down. If I bring them to the up position, I need to push on them to get them to go down and vice versa. If I had to take a guess, they maybe take about 5...
  10. V

    How many coats needed of Interlux Interprotect 2000e

    I am going to be applying bottom paint to for the first time on my boat. It currently has the factory paint on it which is in great condition. I will be using Fiberglass surface prep prior (per Interlux advice) According to the primer instructions...I need to use 4 coats to get Osmosis...
  11. V

    What is the actual official name for this cap?

    Can anyone let me know what the actual part name is for this cap? It goes on the end of the rod that connects the 2 trim rams to the outdrive. I have looked up trim caps and other items, but the only thing I seem to be able to find are caps that are actually in the cylinder itself. I didn't...
  12. V

    Do I need to prime outdrive prior to applying antifouling paint

    I am going to be applying antifouling paint to the my Alpha 1 gen II for the first time. Current paint looks to be in great shape. No chipping or flaking paint. I will be using Interlux Trilux 33. I was looking at Interlux Primicon, and the product description makes it sound like it is for bare...
  13. V

    Can you tell if anodes are zinc or aluminum?

    I replaced my anodes last year when I did my impeller. I honestly don't know if I bought aluminum or Zinc. It was a package designed for the alpha 1 gen 2 and came as a kit. I feel like the package said it was for brackish water. I will be storing the boat in salt water this year, so obviously...
  14. V

    How many lines needed for 18' boat on slip in bay

    Hey everyone, I am going to be keeping my boat in the bay for the first time this year and rented a slip. I have been trailering up to this point, so this is all new to me. I have been doing some research on what is needed and not sure what I need for lines. From what I have read there is a...
  15. V

    Warning Label Requirements

    Are the warning labels that are on the dash of a boat a requirement for Coast Guard and other checks? I am looking for a spot to locate some switches and found a spot on the dash area that would be perfect....unfortunately it is the same spot as the Warning label about operator needing to be in...
  16. V

    Switching from SMART tirm Tabs to controllable tabs

    Hi all, I installed a pair of Smart tabs on my boat last year. Absolutely loved the difference between not having them and having them, however I did notice an increased amount of spray coming into the boat as the bow is obviously down all the time. I am looking to upgrade to trim tabs that I...
  17. V

    Bimini Tops

    I am looking to upgrade my current bimini top. The pictures attached are not my boat but show what I have and what I am looking to do. The one I have now (like picture 1) works well and is in great condition, however I do not like being enclosed as it attaches to snaps along the top of the...
  18. V

    Applying Antifouling bottom paint for the first time

    Hey guys, I am getting prepared to paint my boat with anti-fouling paint for the first time and want to make sure I'm doing everything correct. Boat is an 18' 2004 Maxum SR3 1800. I will be keeping it at a slip in the bay this year instead of towing. Current paint is factory paint that it came...
  19. V

    To clean or not clean the hull

    Hey guys, I am going to be applying bottom paint to my boat in the spring (was gonna do fall, but it got cold here...quick). This will be the first time this boat has gotten paint aside from at the factory (2004 Maxum SR3 1800). I know I will need to prep the hull to paint such as clean and...
  20. V

    Is a stainless prop worth it??

    Looking for a little info. I got a new Solas prop this year. Great prop and loved it. It got banged up a bit from me hitting something...either a rock or lobster pot. Not sure which. Nothing crazy, but has a bunch of dings and nicks on it that is prompting me to get a new prop for it and have...
Top