Thanks- We are definitely looking at the KW 219 and 239 along with the Sea Hunt 235 Ultra. Ideally, I would love to find a gently used Chris Craft 23 Catalina in the very affordable price range, as we will end up using the center console as a pleasure craft more than a fishing rig...
It's not just SeaRay. We have been looking at single engine center console bay boats in the 22-24ft range and have been pretty shocked with current pricing.
This may be a shot in the dark, but I will try anyway...
By chance, does anyone have a Tampa Bay/Sarasota area Florida Blue Chart card that will work with a Garmin 188C that they are no longer using?
Hello,
We recently moved to Sarasota. As we get comfortable boating in the area we would like to be able to anchor on or near one of the many sandbars in the area. I can't seem to figure out how to do it correctly, I usually wind up to far off the bar, or end up drifting up to it and then in...
On a trailer, ours would not fit in a garage with a 9ft door. It did however fit into my brother in laws garage. He has one bay with a tall opening garage door installed by the previous owner. I think it was to accommodate a small RV.
We are working out the logistics of moving our boat to Sarasota. I am checking to see if anyone would have interest in purchasing the trailer - aluminum tri-axle manufactured by TNT once we get the boat re-homed. I can send pics of the trailer and details via PM if you are interested.
Engine hatch lift has broken off the support bar
My engine hatch lift has broken off at the attachment point to the support bar...The lift motor and the lift mechanism work fine. The lift mount attachment point to the support bar has broken or disintegrated. The cross bolt that attaches the...
Wow, I thought that is illegal in a freshwater. How about calling the DNR and reporting the owner? I absolutely hate inconsiderate assholes that discharge waste into lakes because they are too lazy to use a pump out. They deserve to be fined for doing it.
You may as well do a compression check and look over the other engine as well. It may be that you can get away with either valve work, or just replacing with new heads. Your mechanic should be able to verify if the block, crank and pistons/rings need replacement. We wound up putting new heads on...
Re: Looking for Transporter/shipper Indianapolis, IN or Louisville, Ky to Sarasota, F
Thanks for the link to Marine Tech.
We are leaving Monroe. Trading Indiana's busiest mud hole for the Gulf :-)
We are planning to move our boat and trailer from Indiana to Sarasota, Fl in September or October. We can have the boat and trailer available for pick up in Indianapolis, IN or Louisville, Ky (or other nearby point).
I thought I would check here first and see if anyone had recommendations for a...