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I was out for the one of my first trips yesterday. It was a warm, perfectly calm, sunny afternoon. The speedo was right at 30 mph... the music was on... the sun beaming on my neck and shoulders... I guess I was daydreaming a bit too. Then it happened... BANG! I could feel it in my seat! Then...

I'm a car guy without a car right now. I've always built my own but no time to do that with the kid and work... and life in general. Anyways, I've been window shopping... what would a car like this be worth in your neck of the woods? These guys are asking $53k. Yes it's a steel body.

I'm window shopping and looking at logistics... how bad is the water off the coast of Washington... not in the Sound but on the outside. Anyone been out there during a bit of wind? How big are the rollers out there in... say a 15 knot wind and then a 40? I was looking at Portland to Vancouver...

18 months ago I took this 23' Campion sport cabin (plus cash) on trade for my 240. I thought it would sell quickly but with the economic picture and people selling their 'stuff' (boats) cheap to pay debts... it didn't. The boat's been sitting in my driveway for sale the whole time. During that...

Could someone please share the basics of these engines... they're both mechanical injector engines? Is one better than the other or just newer model of the same thing? What about the QSM... it's electronic... is it a far superior powerplant or is the 'old school' preferable? Is the electronic...

In my Campion I have Volvo power in it (2007 5.7 GXi / DPS). The throttle works perfectly but after a bit or some waves the throttle backs off. It means I have to cruise with my hand on it and, at times, I'd rather have both hands on the wheel or free up a hand to take in a refreshment. I'm sure...

... but I'm almost done by bathroom reno. I've been putting it off for years because we only have the one tub. The ensuite doesn't have a shower... that's been reno'd and the suite bath is done too. Finally this one got it's makeover! For the past week and a bit we've (my 7 year old boy and I)...

If I were in the market for a bridge model from 32'ish to 40' with a budget of about $140k max... what are the options? I want diesels, generator... that sorta' stuff... and I much prefer dual station. The 90's 37 looks about right but the styling is a tad dated but not bad. Sea Ray styling has...

Not much boating going on but... life is still good! :smt001 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o73fA3kSAZE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkJXpso9-0s

I'm not planning to do this but I was just pondering potential issues with replacing the 305 mpi short block with a 383 short block and using all the ignition and fuel systems off the 5.0... everything but the short block. Physically it's a direct bolt it... no exhaust issues, mounting, I'm sure...

Look at this! A maintenance free boat! The guy hasn't had to do a thing to it since he got it. :lol:

Moved to where?

I was reading the thread re: boat prices firming and I didn't want to highjack. Our economy is teetering as well... but not toileting. This has spurred our provincial (state) government led by Gordon Campbell to increase the tax on everything we do... from lunch, carpet cleaning or a used boat...

I worked on Pender island Saturday. It was a waterworks emergency that required immediate attention so I took my boat because the ferry schedule doesn't revolve around our "us" for some reason :lol: I get there, work the day and all is good. The repairs are made and I'm heading home later in the...

I have one of those mini-chopper sort of like this one... I need a new back tire for it and can't find one. It's a 130 60-10. I didn't see anything on ebay... I know they must be somewhere :lol:

Through the winter months I only use the boat... say... twice a month average... maybe 3 times. Is it better to leave the fridge(s) turned on (but down) or to shut them off and leave the door open between trips? I'm connected to shore power so either way is fine... :huh: Whatever makes my...

You're a happy Sea Ray owner. How many of you would sell your pride and joy if the price was right? Maybe you want a bigger boat, a smaller one... different style... maybe you want to take advantage of other peoples misfortune and snap up a distress sale somewhere... ? What would you do? Just...

I use; Dex-cool GM anti-freeze (the orange stuff), Quicksilver 25/40 engine oil, Quicksilver drive lube, Dextron (II or III can't remember) ATF in the power steering, My tabs look like it has ATF in the pump reservoir... don't know for sure. I was reading another thread that mentioned lubes and...

I went to check on the boat today and I couldn't believe my eyes... the beverage fridge was empty! :huh: I need to re-stock it for the upcoming weekend... any suggestions as to a particular product that tastes good and fits the 'summer' mood in the air?

I anchored for the night and left some accesories running like the fridge (1 of them), some lights and music. In the morning both engines started no problem. After I started to head back home (just putting) I noticed a smell so I popped the engine hatch to see if it was coming from my boat...