Recent content by starksy423

Thanks for sharing all your experiences. I’m feeling better about getting started.

Thanks all for the quick and helpful replies. It's appreciated. The gas is one of the things that worries me the most- the 70 gallon tank was full but untreated. That was never an issue in our short offseason, but now I imagine it will be. Luckily it was ethanol-free. Is there anything I...

Hey all, I'm back home after spending several years on the road for work, and looking forward to getting my 1996 250 DA back in the water. She has a 5.7L Mercruiser and a Bravo II outdrive. The boat has been on a trailer for three years, so I'm wondering if anyone has a recommended checklist...

Thanks David. I'll get it right one of these days.

I thought that "subscribing" to a thread meant you got an email every time someone replied. I know it works that way with private messages and assumed the same held true for regular posts.

Thanks for the replies guys. I never got the notification email so I just assumed this went unanswered. I appreciate the feedback. Cheers, John

Hey all, It's finally warmed up enough around here to start getting the boat ready for the season, and I think it's time to replace the head. I've been getting backflow into the bowl, and it's possible that some cracks in the base fittings are even causing it to leak onto the floor. I...

Nevermind. Apparently I "missed the boat." That would be funnier if it didn't mean I lost out on a good deal.

Hey all, I'm potentially purchasing a boat in the next few weeks in West Sacramento. However, I live in Seattle and would like to find a reputable mechanic to perform a survey and give the boat a once-over before I make the trip down the coast. Do any locals have a recommendation? Cheers...

Thanks! Still waiting for the reply, but I'll update when I know more.

I put an offer in tonight, we'll see what the owner says in the morning. Fingers crossed.

Thanks for the great information. I appreciate the help from everyone on this forum.

Thanks for taking the time to respond, and for the great insight. I appreciate it. This is exactly the kind of information I was looking for.

It's at Boat Country. Looks very similar to the one that was listed at Bayside though.

Hey all, I'm looking at buying a boat, and found a 230DA that I really like. Have you owned/do you own one? What did you love about it? Hate about it? I know I'll get a better answer from the Internet than the dealership. Any input from all of you would be awesome. Cheers!