Club Sea Ray - General Discussion http://clubsearay.com/ en Sat, 18 May 2013 18:03:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://clubsearay.com/images/misc/rss.png Club Sea Ray - General Discussion http://clubsearay.com/ <![CDATA[Changing mind to a "lesser" boat ...opinions please]]> http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59524-Changing-mind-to-a-quot-lesser-quot-boat-opinions-please?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:43:19 GMT Maybe lesser isn't the right term but...
The Admiral and I had decided on a 90-91 350/370DA but with all of the costs involved it seems to have become out of reach for a couple of years..maybe longer
So she is now suggesting going back to our original idea of an 84-89 340DA ....which can be bought for about 1/2 the cost and are fairly plentiful in our area saving alot of transportation costs...the 350s are few and far between here and fairly expensive when we find one.
If I settle for one with small blocks(merc 260s) they can be bought REALLY right.
What regrets might I have settling for a boat that is not what I really want but would be adequate to do what we want. The 350DA we found and just couldn't make happen in April has me kinda bummed out knowing I will probably never find one of that caliber at that price again.
I really don't wish to "settle" but we both want to move up in size.

any thoughts or experiences :huh: ]]> General Discussion moparlvr4406 http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59524-Changing-mind-to-a-quot-lesser-quot-boat-opinions-please My first tow, Towboat U.S. rocks! http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59522-My-first-tow-Towboat-U-S-rocks!?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 14:12:18 GMT As the title says, got my first tow this morning. Not on my SR, but on my little center console runabout. Dogs were pestering me like crazy this... As the title says, got my first tow this morning. Not on my SR, but on my little center console runabout. Dogs were pestering me like crazy this morning and I know that means they want to go out on the water. I decided to take them for a spin and, distracted, made the cardinal mistake of heading out without looking at my fuel. :( I was in the St Lucie River near the intracoastal when I lost power, looked and realized I was out of gas. I've had my BoatUS membership for 3 weeks and, after a second of pondering, called them up. They were incredibly polite and helpful on the phone, got a call from the captain 2 minutes later and 5 minutes after the call he was pulling up!!! Then, so I wouldn't have to pay for their gas he suggested he just tow me to my marina fuel dock. He was very respectful, polite and FAST! Not sure if its customary, but I did give him a tip. So, lessons learned today; 1. ALWAYS check your fuel in any boat you have before you go anywhere!!! 2. If you don't have a BoatUS membership, get one!!! If you do have one, be thankful you do as you never know when it might come in handy! Have a great boating weekend everyone! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368886338.309184.jpg


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]]> General Discussion http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59522-My-first-tow-Towboat-U-S-rocks! Your thread title matters!....getting the best responses. http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59520-Your-thread-title-matters!-getting-the-best-responses?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 12:06:03 GMT If you really want to maximize the wealth of knowledge we have here, make your thread title informative. This also helps with the future... If you really want to maximize the wealth of knowledge we have here, make your thread title informative.

This also helps with the future search-ability of past threads.

If you have an rough running running 350 mag, title the thread: "1999 350 mag 5.7 MPI running rough at idle"...... NOT ...... "Help"

Also fill out your boat details completely so we don't have to guess what we are talking about.

Okay rant over, back to normal programming. ]]> General Discussion Quint4 http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59520-Your-thread-title-matters!-getting-the-best-responses C RAY .... too much? http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59518-C-RAY-too-much?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:22:01 GMT For the freaking life of me I cannot get an image to this message board.... Both PC and MAC......

Anyway

My kids got me a license plate " C RAY " for the boat trailer? Am I crossing that imaginary line? I do have a life other than the boat. (In Saskatchewan you better have a life other than boating)

Well.. post would have been better with a pic.

Other well.... I only post when I have had a beer or two so maybe it's not all that hard to get a pic from iPhoto to here.... ]]> General Discussion tazer http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59518-C-RAY-too-much anyone know if I can replace my mercury system view with the newer vessel view? http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59514-anyone-know-if-I-can-replace-my-mercury-system-view-with-the-newer-vessel-view?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 00:21:15 GMT My system view is bad and need to replace it. Can I switch it over to the newer vessel view fairly simple? I have merc 8.1 and my boats a 2006. My system view is bad and need to replace it. Can I switch it over to the newer vessel view fairly simple? I have merc 8.1 and my boats a 2006. ]]> General Discussion timemachine http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59514-anyone-know-if-I-can-replace-my-mercury-system-view-with-the-newer-vessel-view <![CDATA[Rusty's Thread]]> http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59509-Rusty-s-Thread?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 17:41:29 GMT Hi folks, we have been so kindly asked to put the Rusty thread on the backburner for a while. It is not deleted, just in a hidden section. So let's please refrain from discussing his affairs with his employer until further notice. We are all hoping for a great outcome. ]]> General Discussion CSR_Admin http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59509-Rusty-s-Thread Rendezvous Sponsor - Smoove Products http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59508-Rendezvous-Sponsor-Smoove-Products?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 17:33:41 GMT We recently sent out a bunch of samples out to be placed in the gift bags for a rendezvous that a member was having on the Great Lakes. We would like... We recently sent out a bunch of samples out to be placed in the gift bags for a rendezvous that a member was having on the Great Lakes. We would like all members to know that we will be happy to sponsor any, and all member gatherings. If you are having a rendezvous or get together, and would like us to send out some samples, feel free to e-mail me at info@smoovewax.com

Thanks again for the support!!! ]]> General Discussion Smoove http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59508-Rendezvous-Sponsor-Smoove-Products Search Assistance http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59502-Search-Assistance?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 13:53:15 GMT so many times I visit this sight, put in what I think is a good search effort, and come up empty handed or overwhelmed. I read the FAQ section, and... so many times I visit this sight, put in what I think is a good search effort, and come up empty handed or overwhelmed. I read the FAQ section, and feel I am searching according to instruction, however many times either I can't find the topic I am looking for or I get a list so long with "keywords" that it really doesn't help.

Anybody have any advice on how to pull up threads with various topics, especially if you remember you read it at one time???


Example:
I remember reading a thread about sleeping on the hook, and some of the anxiety involved, including water filling the boat in your sleep. The talk of high water alarms came up and someone posted a simple device that could be installed in your bilge.

I searched "high water alarm", "water alarm", "sleeping on the boat" all without being able to locate the particular thread. I found a lot of threads with discussions about sleeping on the boat, every kind of alarm you could have on a searay, lake water levels, etc., but not the particular thread I was hoping to find.

Any words of wisdom of fine tuning my searching skills? Anybody have referece to the particular thread I speak of?

thanks. ]]> General Discussion True North http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59502-Search-Assistance Sea Ray introduces six new Sportboats http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59499-Sea-Ray-introduces-six-new-Sportboats?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:48 GMT Among them are the new Jetboats as well as the outboard powered Deck Boats. Read the article here ... Among them are the new Jetboats as well as the outboard powered Deck Boats. Read the article here
http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/home/5...at-press-event ]]> General Discussion Dave S http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59499-Sea-Ray-introduces-six-new-Sportboats Photos of your shade/port http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59496-Photos-of-your-shade-port?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 08:08:26 GMT Anyone park their boat under any type of shade, port (metal/wood carport ect...)? please post some photos and dimensions if possible. My... Anyone park their boat under any type of shade, port (metal/wood carport ect...)?

please post some photos and dimensions if possible.

My trailer is 35-37', truck is probably 22-25'. I'm planning to construct a 50-60' long port. So I'm looking for some design idea to minimize cost but maximize aesthetic. :thumbsup:

Thank you ]]> General Discussion Hai Nhi http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59496-Photos-of-your-shade-port Head door fix/replacement http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59495-Head-door-fix-replacement?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 08:03:45 GMT The plywood split on the door. What option do I have? Can i just get some plywood in HD, take old laminate skin & mirror, and laminate them onto the new plywood? If so, what type of plywood and thickness?

if not, what I need to do/buy instead? I'd like to do it myself.

Thank you. ]]> General Discussion Hai Nhi http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59495-Head-door-fix-replacement Transducer holes in the hull http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59493-Transducer-holes-in-the-hull?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 02:13:09 GMT Hello fellow boaters, I hope I am in the last stages of a major rebuild on my boat . When I purchased it the 2 transducers for depth and speed had... Hello fellow boaters,
I hope I am in the last stages of a major rebuild on my boat . When I purchased it the 2 transducers for depth and speed had been damaged. One hole had been filled with a brass seacock, the other hole still had the damaged transducer in it. I am trying to decide whether to fill in these 2" holes permanently or use one for my depth finder and leave the seacock in the other. I would appreciate any thoughts on my options here ]]> General Discussion Bruceski http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59493-Transducer-holes-in-the-hull Anyone use a Winegard RS-3000 HDTV antenna on their boat http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59492-Anyone-use-a-Winegard-RS-3000-HDTV-antenna-on-their-boat?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 01:59:23 GMT I'm in a fringe area, and the Glomex just isn't doing it. I had a Shakespeare Sea Watch 2030 on my last boat, it was about the same as the Glomex. The Winegard RS-3000 looking interesting, in that they claim it's their newest, most powerful omni-directional antenna. I believe it's made for trucks and RVs, but I suppose it will work on a boat also. Any advice on this antenna, or maybe another model that someone is getting good results with? ]]> General Discussion Danny Troy http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59492-Anyone-use-a-Winegard-RS-3000-HDTV-antenna-on-their-boat Closed today on a 400 DB http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59491-Closed-today-on-a-400-DB?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 00:56:28 GMT Finally, after many delays, mainly due to Mother Nature, we closed on our "new" 1998 400DB. Even better was the fact the PO took by beloved 370DA on trade. Didn't want to be a 2 boat owner.

I would like to thank CSR for all of the very informative threads which provided valuable information about these boats and engines. Of course some caused me to "feel good" about what I was doing and others caused some "angst". But not in a bad way.

The angst turned to feel good when the survey was completed. As always, a few minor problems but nothing major. I made sure the surveyor did a thorough inspection of the hull, transom, top decks and sides. Checked her for water intrusion at every thru hull, hatch, port hole, everything.

The engines are the "dreaded" gas powered 7.4 Horizons. Fortunately they have the extended risers and lift mufflers. Had the engines completely checked (compression, oil, coolant) the whole 9 yards. They could not have checked out better.

I used the word dreaded tongue in cheek. If it not were for information on this site that made me aware of the problems these engines (and this hull) have had in some instances, I would not have had as much angst nor would I have been as concerned. Moral here: Approach every boat purchase this way and be prepared to dish out the $'s necessary to make sure your "new baby" is in the condition you think it is.

I know that many feel that diesel is the only way to go and, in most cases, I would agree. But this is Minnesota and the Upper Mississippi River system is just not conducive to this.
Although one can travel great distances, most times we don't. Diesel fuel is harder to find, the closest to my marina is 15+miles away. I usually burn through about 500 gallons a year at most. We do have currents, especially when the water is high but we do not fight tides and the wind is usually light so manueverability is not as critical as coastal areas or the Great Lakes.

This is likely my last large boat purchase in Minnesota and I am not as concerned about resale at this point in my life. I will be retiring in a few years and the admiral and I may winter somewhere warmer and, who knows, we may own a boat there too.

Anyway, I've rambled long enough. Thanks to everyone who posted their thoughts, experiences and owners (previous and current) regarding this boat. We are excited to have a bridge boat! ]]> General Discussion randerson http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59491-Closed-today-on-a-400-DB Anyone regret adding or not like their Wakeboard tower? http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59483-Anyone-regret-adding-or-not-like-their-Wakeboard-tower?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 02:35:55 GMT I've spent a good amount of time searching all the various wakeboard tower threads but there was nothing that really summed up the satisfaction of having one vs not having one. I've got a new to me 240 Sundeck and will be using it a lot to teach friends and kids how to wakeboard. Can't say if we will board a lot or not at all but I am tempted by the idea of adding a wakeboard tower.

For those with a tower, are you happy with it? Do you find it gets in the way of things? Did you add the tower and regret it, etc? Just looking for general comments on these Sundecks with and without the towers.

Thanks.

JK ]]> General Discussion SeaNile http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/59483-Anyone-regret-adding-or-not-like-their-Wakeboard-tower