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On a 4.3 Mercruiser I/O, is it ok if someone fogs/stalls the engine first, and then drains/refills the engine oil?
Or is the correct method to drain/refill the engine oil first, start the engine and fog?
I don't see how, but someone told me that if you do it the first method, some of the...
I'm thinking of having a one piece bow/cockpit cover made for a 18 foot bowrider. The place told me they would only use one support pole in the cockpit. While the slope is more than enough in the front bow for water to run off, should I suggest they use a support pole in the bow also since the...
Do you think suv's, and trucks look better with white lettering? I think it depends on the color of the vehicle, and whether the rim is alloy or chrome.
The last time my lower end fluid got changed was May of 2005. I only used the boat 3 times between May and August of 05. I should have changed it in the fall of 05, but I didn't. Should I change it again now, or could I wait until fall of 06 since the boat didn't get used all that much last year?
I'm thinking about getting a new battery this summer for the Bayliner. I'm thinking I should get a marine starting battery, as I don't run many accessories other than the radio and maybe the lights. Even when I run these items it's not for very long. Any thoughts?
Is it ok to use my center cleat for doing such a thing, or would it be better to use a tow harness/ski bridle as shown here? I've heard using the cleats might put too much stress on them. I thought this type of harness was for people with outboards, and not I/O's. <br /><br />Also, if I use...
1. What's the recommended scope for calm to fair conditions? Is 3 to 1 enough?<br /><br />2. Do you people prefer the plastic dipped chain over the galvanized type? I was thinking the dipped type would be less damaging if it were to come in contact with the hull.
How is a mooring cover different from a one piece bow/cockpit cover like on my bayliner? Or is it the samething?<br /><br /> http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/8/7/80777687.htm
I've had my Bayliner for sale since late August and I still have it. The last call I received on it was probably about 2 months ago. I've been having second thoughts as of last week about whether I should still get rid of it or not. I received a call today from a person in Onalaska, WI who...
My co-worker gave me a different way of changing my engine oil. I told him I was going to suck it out with a pump, but he said he does it this way: <br /> <br />He jacks up the trailer real high and makes sure the drain plug is off. He then pulls the oil plug and lets the oil drain in the...
Last year my dad and I were towing the bayliner which I now owe on the highway doing about 60mph. All of a sudden I see one of the seat cushions fly off. We pull over and get the cushion, but ever since then I've been kind of afraid to tow my boat without a cover on the highway. So, if I'm...
If someone is putting in a depth finder and is going to be putting small screws in the transom to hold the wire clips and the actual end of the finder, should that person put silicone around the screws? <br /> <br />Now the reverse question: <br />Say someone wants to disassemble the wire from a...
I picked up an unopened package of boat chain from a rummage sale for only $2.00. It's 1/4 inch, but it's only 4 feet long. Is 4 feet ok, or should I have at least 5 feet between my anchor and rode? <br />I can always use the chain for something else if needed.
What would be the point in using this tow harness if I can just attach my tow rope to my middle cleat on the rear of my boat? <br /> <br /> http://www.overtons.com/modperl/overtons/detail/pdetail2.cgi?r=detail_vi ew&item_num=10420
I was thinking that it might be nice to have a post where we could rate all the different boat manufacturers. I think this would be helpful for people who are buying boats, as this would help with the buying experience. I don't want this to get negative and bash different makes, but just to...
