Fiberglass finish. It needs some cleaning, and I’m guessing polishing.
I have several different products. The directions are confusing me. As I understand it I will write it down and I will be glad to read answers.
1 clean boat finish with water/detergent And rinse off
2 on dry finish, spray or...
First trip of the year. 2 hour cruise.
Spent the last month on maintenance.
Today 60°, calm, mean tide on the River. Bright overcast.
spent $260 at the gas dock.
needs a wash job soon.
Had a couple weeks of Boatyoga and I am ready to take the boat out for a cruise to the fuel dock…and Beyond
New fuel filters
new oil and filters
new coolant
new tranny fluid.
repaired faucet,
graphics
Spent less than $400 in parts.
next; generator, horn, wiper blades, gauge, etc..
Dag nab it!
I replaced both primary and secondary fuel filters. Engine wouldn’t start. It did run before changing the fuel filters.
Remove both filters and fill them with gas. Still will not start. I repeated that twice.
Helpful hints anyone?
Thanks in advance.
Engine calls for 6.6 qts (7 Lt) for oil/ filter change. The dipstick read between 1 quart low and full.
Put my pump hose down the dipstick pipe and only sucked out 4.3 Lt.
Iwas not able to remove the filter yet.
I’m wondering if, because the boat is not level the oil is not falling into the...
Had another maintenance “ learning experience “ today.
boat is equipped with a Fram primary fuel filter and Secondary Spin on type.
The Fram is corroded and does not want to spin off.
so considering putting in a Racor cartridge replacement type filter for Primary.
Any other type that is...
So I bought a PDF file online from these guys for my 86 Sea Ray.
Service Manual File is for the MerCruiser 340 in boards.
First file they sent me was titled correctly but was for a four-cylinder.
Second file they sent me was for the V8 with a stern drive.
I have sent a third request for the...
1986 SR 340 Sedan Bridge
My able bodied buddy is willing to change/flush the motor coolant and do an oil change, for me. He has a lot of car motor experience.
we would like to see some video/text/pictures to get an idea of everything needed and procedures.
im not finding the info I want on...
1986 Sea Ray 340 Sedan Bridge.
Got a dead battery. Lost my information and I need a quick answer as to what size morning Battery it needs.
27M or 24M?
TIA
So the mechanic calls me today. They were supposed to be installing a new impeller on the water pump of the generator. He tells me the water pump is worn out impellers don’t fit and they are trying to search out a source for the part. $700, I have worked with pumps in the past, but never heard...
The old name on the Boat was painted on. Had it removed and the transom prepped, So I’m ready for a new name on my Boat.
options for new graphics?
paint
vinyl sticker or stickers
something else?
recommendations?
TIA
No shit there I was, at the boat, telling myself to put the phone in a safe pocket, then 30 seconds later… bad words were being said..
Davy Jones wins again…
have to admit, Comcast really improved their Customer Service in the past 2 years..
Took my Buddy, up into the Delta to check out the boat I just bought. We pass several Marinas, along the way. Jon commented about all the derelicts we saw. Seems there was fewer boats in good condition. It bums me to see all the neglected vessels. Wish I was rich, so I could adopt all the...
I know I can pay to see no ads. Just dipping my toe in the water.
so I’m seeing LA Date a lot. Pretty young women. Distracting in an innocent way…
so what are you seeing?
Hello Cruisers,
It took almost 2 months of searching to find the boat that suited me the Best.
( ok, my GF had a little influence, lol )
after one month of ads, I narrowed it down to a Sea Ray, or a Chris Craft.
Being a retired blue collar man, I found the right combo of; asking price...
Looked at a 34 foot express cruiser today. Owner was telling me it was a US Coast Guard documented vessel. Talked about right offs , tax advantages, registration costs, etc.
so does anyone here do it?
I saw a 1985 Sea Ray Sundancer 340 on craigslist.
Can’t find if a generator was standard equipment..
been searching for Boats for a few months now. What a labyrinth of online ads…
Thanks