Recent content by jcoll

I got a quote from NBOA also and about $250 less than BoatUS but, no line item for "pollution spill liability" That's a big ticket item. Haven't talked to them about it yet but intend to. However I got another quote from Gallagher Charter Lakes - 350 less than Boat US and apples to apples...

I have a '98 290 and I've purchased several pieces from Great Lakes. Never had an issue myself but I will say the weather was warm when I installed everything. I got all 3 top pieces and the support pole for the aft bimini. On a side note, I thought '98 was the first year of the forward arch...

Never used anything from GLM so I can't give any opinion on them specifically. I used to rely heavily on aftermarket parts while in the car repair business. I no longer do it for a living but, when I service stuff these days I tend to be picky about what parts I use. Quality has really gone down...

He's towing 8 miles 1 way occasionally. I have my doubts he'll need 17K worth of repairs for that little bit!

Money well spent on "on my behalf". Wish I could help you spend it.:grin: Like your signature line says "there is no greater time spent than messing about on a boat" (or something like that). Enjoy it.

This is a third vehicle? Maybe I'm missing something but your going to buy another vehicle to pull a dink around occasionally because the "looks" of a hitch on the car is objectionable? The purchase price, insurance, maintenance, extra repairs needed on a vehicle that sits (yes they do suffer...

Hey, will Snap-On warrant that if it breaks? :huh:

Don't know if you solved your problem yet but the drop fins helped my 29' Sundancer. Also this boat is heavy and will drop off plane quickly rendering the tabs useless. The drop fins were easy to install.

I currently have a 1998 Sundancer with 5.0L's. A little slow out of the hole but not bad. It is noticeably longer with 4 people on board. Runs best around 3400 RPM's and will fall out of the water around 3000. Good speed for a relatively heavy boat - about 22 to 24 MPH on average. I've never...

:thumbsup: It's never easy but with the track record he has on finances, if he sticks to those principals, he'll do fine.:thumbsup:

:thumbsup: It's never easy but with the track record he has on finances, if he sticks to those principals, he'll do fine.:thumbsup:

Wow, how spoiled are we in this country? It's a BOAT! A complete luxury. It should be fun and relaxing. I think your trying to gather opinions of others to try and make a decision. That's good, that's part of what these forums are for but, in the end you 2 have to live together. It sounds as...

Thanks, that's a big help.

Thanks Boat Tech. I thought a paper clip would do the trick. :smt001 It was the most valuable tool in the shop when OBD I GM's came in for Ck. engine lights. We had plenty of scanners but it was usually quicker to get to a paper clip. Do you know the wire colors for terminals A and B assuming...

I'm not seeing any light here. Anybody out there have any help?