Many years ago, I launched my 21' by myself, had my dog with me, just going out for the day to hang out. Walked boat off trailer, tied up at dock, parked rig, came back, got dog aboard.
Started up engine, pulled out after short warmup.
Getting to edge of no-wake area by marina, I noticed I was...
I verified the locations of both reservoirs yesterday. The Power trim reservoir (red 12v & blue & green wires) was at an acceptable level, I have never had to refill it.
So the outdrive reservoir was empty after running on Sunday, I will need to monitor that. I won't be able to perform the...
BTDoctur,
Appreciate the link, but it just gives me a pdf of the table of contents to the manual, no actual contents, nor links to the rest.
Dennis,
It's very likely I'm mixing terminology here, and perhaps confusing my recollections of prior problem-solving.
So I'll start over.
You're...
Hello all,
Got my boat ready for splash yesterday, and noticed the power trim reservoir was empty.
I usually keep an eye on it during boating season, and refill when necessary, if the audible alarm doesn't let me know first.
I've been using Hi-performance gear oil (the kind you use in the...
On my boat, I can access the anchor locker from the cabin. About the only advantage I can see in having that access would be you could get some airflow through on a nice day or night by opening both the hatch & the mirror.
The downside is when you are in 4 foot rollers and they're coming over...
While we're at it- I know you didn't mention a safety chain on your boweye to the trailer, so yours may already have one; but I would never leave home without that secured either.
I own a 250DA, and I am 6'0". You may have enough length in the mid-berth, but you won't have the width for 2 adults, unless you don't mind sleeping on your sides all of the time ;>). We use our mid-berth for storage; it is just very tight & claustrophobic.
You may be better off trying to...
Re: Want to take the 185 Sport on the honeymoon to the Keys. Opinions or advice pleas
We did that in the 1000 Islands for our honeymoon. Stayed at a waterfront motel with a boat dock & it had extra parking so we could dump our trailer. Had a fantastic time!
Take some extra time beforehand to...
Mine was the re-enactment of the Battle of Lake Erie, during the BiCentennial Celebration of that event.
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The mechanic really has no business doing that on anyone's boat.
You'd be doing the mechanic's employer & possibly other customers a favor by discussing this with the marina/shop's manager. It may well be that the shop does not tolerate that sort of "liberties" being taken on a customer's boat.
Sick feeling no doubt, after you've made all the inquiries and it's not just a case of the marina pulling the wrong boat, or moving it etc.
If/when they do catch the thieves, it's just a shame that keelhauling is no longer a legal punishment in the U.S. or Canada....:smt013
I usually use my Durango's 4-LO on steep wet ramps. I keep it in AWD until I'm in position to pull the boat out, and usually shift back to AWD once the entire load is on level ground.
But I'm curious about why you advise to not turn the wheels in 4LO, unless you meant while standing still. I...
You may be right, I was hoping that wasn't the case though....it means I will have to remove the whole top part of the shelf/microwave cabinet/etc.
Just to replace the radio....sometimes you just have to love the whole engineering process.........:smt021
Nice pics! I'm amazed you got parking spaces at B dock, good for you! That was an awesome fireworks display, and Monday's event was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Oddly enough, at one point we were one of 3 boats about 1/4 mile south of the re-enactment, and we were thinking we would...
I spent most of my time maneuvering the boat to get closer to the action while avoiding collisions with other boats, so these aren't the best I've taken, but enough to get a feel of it.
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