newbie here any glastron owners

[xavi08]

im new to this site and joined to get alot, ALOT of help using a 96 glastron i just got, i have never owned a boat, and was always a passanger never a driver, so just wanted to get informed on certin stuff i may have questions on. to you it might be the smallest dumbest question but heck i got to know how everything works. so anyone out there with a 96-97 glastron GS 185 or anything similar, i would much appriciate the help... Thanks in advance

pics below!

 

[DBreskin]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

I saw you already found the Glastron forum. If you have a specific question, ask it. There are lots of members who'd be happy to help.

 

[Joshua Nichols]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

click here
http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/default.asp
can always learn something

where ya going to go boating

 

[blifsey]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

We had a '02 Glastron GX205 until end of last summer. We used it for 9 seasons and absolutely loved it. We never had any major issues with the boat or power plant. Our boating lifestyle had changed some so we changed boats.

I did have to replace several of the toggle switches. Not sure which years Glastron used the type we had but they would eventually either be On when switched Off or not turn On at all. It was worse when we would leave boat out on lake while camping and it rained. They were silver toggle switches with little red lights on tips to indicate the switch was turned on.

 

[xavi08]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

thanks guys, i appriciate it ill get some pics up on some buttons on the pannel which i would like to know what they do. thanks for the link

 

[xavi08]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

where ya going to go boating

casa blanca lake, and falcon lake

 

[Joshua Nichols]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

whew your way over there...

 

[xavi08]

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yes, unfortunately i only have these to lakes. been to amistad in del rio once but that was it.

 

[Joshua Nichols]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

If ya ever get over to Canyon Lake or Lake LBJ... Those are some awesome lakes...LBJ would be a great lake for a family vacation

 

[xavi08]

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If ya ever get over to Canyon Lake or Lake LBJ... Those are some awesome lakes...LBJ would be a great lake for a family vacation

now that i remember ive been to lake LBJ about 2 years ago, we rented some cabins at the log country cove, but didnt really get a chance to enjoy the lake. we fished a bit but not really
last time i went to canyon lake i was like 8 years old:redface:

 

[xavi08]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

ok guys here we go, my first question is in the picture below there is a button under the throttle on the right side. it says trailer i want to know what this button does, also on the left side of the photo there is a a run/off switch. they just told me to have it on run obviously when im going to use it. just wanted to know exactly what this switch is for. thanks

 

[blifsey]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

The "Trailer" switch will lift outdrive to its highest position for trailering. When you are running on lake, you can only trim the outdrive to about 1/2 its highest position or it puts undue stress on u-joints connecting motor to outdrive. On our '02 Glastron, I could only trim to about 1/4 and the prop would "blow out" or start spinning like a car losing traction. Sometime the "trailer" position is also called tilt. (I think I have the terms right )

The run/off switch is for a lanyard that would clip to your person when operating boat. If a wake/wave bounced you bad and you fell down losing control of the boat, the lanyard would pull lose and kill engine. You can buy replacement lanyards but there are few different styles to connect to the kill switch. It is a safety item that you choose to use or not. I'm bad and have rarely used it with the Glastron. Since I stand and drive the Tidewater more, I do use the lanyard more.

 

[AZBoatDreamer]

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Glastron owner chiming in.

I love my Glastron.

See Profile pict

 

[xavi08]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

very helpful! thanks a ton ill keep posting up stuff which i might need help on as i find them. thanks again

 

[xavi08]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

ok, new question, what is the purpose of the blower? also what do the anchor, NAV. switch do? i have another knob that says bilge and ACC. what do these do? thanks for putting up with my questions. much appriciated

 

[saumon]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

ok, new question, what is the purpose of the blower? also what do the anchor, NAV. switch do? i have another knob that says bilge and ACC. what do these do? thanks for putting up with my questions. much appriciated

Wow, lots of questions here. Better take a boating safety course man!

Blower is to blow out of the bilge any gas fumes. VERY important!

Anchor and Nav are light with different configuration whether you're anchored or navigating.

Bilge and Acc are swith to active your bilge pump and you accesories.

 

[xavi08]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

just want to get informed and educated before taking it out on the water like i said before i was always a passanger never a driver
thanks saumon i appriciate the help.

 

[Pierutrus]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

I LOVE MINE!

Just remember to put the drive down BEFORE starting engine!
And also, when starting initially, when you put her in the water.......
That "button" on the outside/bottom of the handle is used to dis-engage the drive so you can prime the carb and put it in high idle for starting a cold engine.
Just push that button in with your left hand and hold it while you actuate the throttle forward 3-4 times and then leave it in the half **** forward position. Turn engine over until it starts and let it run that way for a minute or so to warm up. When your ready to go, bring the throttle back to center/neutral position.

 

[xavi08]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

I LOVE MINE!

Just remember to put the drive down BEFORE starting engine!
And also, when starting initially, when you put her in the water.......
That "button" on the outside/bottom of the handle is used to dis-engage the drive so you can prime the carb and put it in high idle for starting a cold engine.
Just push that button in with your left hand and hold it while you actuate the throttle forward 3-4 times and then leave it in the half **** forward position. Turn engine over until it starts and let it run that way for a minute or so to warm up. When your ready to go, bring the throttle back to center/neutral position.

awesome thanks pierutrus really helpful tip!

 

[BoatingCop]

Re: newbie here any glastron owners

Back to the blower. Always run the blower for 5 mins before starting and while idling. Very important. Other wise your boat may go BOOM! Also try to keep your revs down to 2000rpm or lower while in neutral, especially on cold starts. You'll love the Glastron. I loved my '03 185 SF 4.3 since it was new. Sold it last year though unfortunatley