Recent content by srizell938

Thank you. I tried unscrewing one, but the screws didn’t come loose. Kind of hoping it would be an easy job lol.

How do you replace these base fittings on the bow rail? Do they just unscrew? Or is there a plate behind them?

Finally got my new tank built. Maybe I can get to the lake before it gets too cold. Had a friend of my dads build it. He used stainless steel instead of aluminum. It’s definitely heavier than the original. But it should last for a long time.

Also pulled the motors out thinking that was the way to go at first. It’s been an experience lol

I finally got my tank out. Ended up Pulling it up through the floor in the cabin. It has a hole in it where one of the straps was rubbing it. Actually a screw that was holding the strap down came loose and backed out. So I’m getting one made locally. Hopefully won’t break the bank.

Thanks again for all the info.

Yes. There is fuel filling up the engine compartment. I haven’t had the boat very long. First time I took it out I only put 30 gallons in it and didn’t see any issues. This time I was going to fill it up completely. Put 56 gallons in it and it started leaking out the drain plug at the rear of...

Thanks for the info. I love working on my own stuff, and was expecting things to be broken considering the age of the boat. I gave 5 grand for it, including the trailer. So I knew it probably needed some work. I usually spend a lot of time on the internet researching things to try and figure it...

Thanks. I’ve done several repairs since I’ve bought it. But just kind of throwing my hands up at this one lol. Had it on the water for one weekend and this happens lol

It’s just a boat. How much money could it be?

New to the boating scene. Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or ideas on how to pull or fix my leaking gas tank? It’s a 1980 270 sedan bridge, and I don’t see where it’s leaking from. It’s not the inlet hose or sending unit, I can see those spots. But it’s definitely leaking. Thanks

Yes. But its above these.

The controls for the spotlight are just below these. I’m not sure if they are associated with the light. I’ve flipped them several times and haven’t heard or noticed anything. Never had a boat like this, only a flat bottom for fishing lol. So I’m learning as I go. Thanks for the info.

Was wondering if anyone new what these toggle switches are for. It’s a 1980 Sea Ray 270 sedan bridge.