Definitely something you can do. Only caution I would add to the above is make sure the o-ring from old oil filter is removed with old filter. If this o-ring is left on the engine block [or remote flange] it will blow out and the oil along with it as you cruise across the lake.
Understand the budget thing.The 185 is an economical boat to operate.If you decide to ck it out,maybe take along a couple riders to get a good feel if it will meet your needs
Keep us posted !
+1 on Bills coments.I have 03 185 and love it! It is a great boat for my local lakes when not too windy ,easy in and out of the water,easy to tow but can get a crowded when you throw in 6 people,skis,tubes,food and everyone's stuff
Usually just my wife and I and it's great for that.Throughout...
Is popping noise rapid,loud and coming from intake ?If you do decide to pull valve covers to ck valve springs and valve stem heights,turn engine over and visually see that all valves fully open.If you have flat cam at an exhaust valve ,pressure that would normally exit out exhaust will exit...
Took it out this past w/e, moved front roller
assembly forward when loading the boat
Bunks now end at transom
This increased tongueweight and improved towing. Thanks for everyone's input
No, trailer pulls with no sway at all But porpoises up/down front to back when you pass over a swell or dip in road like at an intersection crossing at 50 60 mph on two lane road
Need a remedy for trailer porpoise. Using extende cab chev.pulling single axle trailer with 3100 lb 185. Im second owner and boat has always been on this trailer and appears to be set up correctly. Boat extends about 8 inches past bunks at the rear. Does have room to move front roller/crank fwd...
I own an 03 185,running a three blade,wondering if any 185 owners have tried a mercury spitfire or quicksilver nemesis four blade prop and what was your impression THANKS