Beaver Lake AR
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- Apr 27, 2019
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- Boat Info
- Sea Ray 19 SPX OB
- Engines
- Mercury 150 EFI
I’ll look next time I am on the boat.You do have the cutout in yours also?
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I’ll look next time I am on the boat.You do have the cutout in yours also?
I noticed you said "non ECT". Are you outside of the States?Hi, my parents have a 19SPX and I'm looking to summerize it. However, the marina that winterized it told me that if I were to do what my dad told me to (check the basics, run the motor with muffs for 15-20 mins, etc.) that I could ruin the boat and I should just bring it to them to summarize instead. Are they just trying to make a few extra bucks, or am I not able to do this myself? Sorry for the ignorance, any sort of help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
For 50 years now I have always had non-skid flooring like nautolex. Easy to wash down, broom out the solid stuff and it always looks good even when dirty.Just my opinion, but I am totally happy with my basic non slip surface. Granted, I fish from my SPX, but I just like the clean simple look. I keep a sponge and a towel at my dock for an occasional wash down. Pretty easy. Again, just my opinion.
Some years ago we paid big bucks to have a boat winterized. I checked it out on the muffs next spring and all seemed OK. So, we put it in the water and half way down the river a hose blew off and the boat sank, virtually ruining the engine.Hi, my parents have a 19SPX and I'm looking to summerize it. However, the marina that winterized it told me that if I were to do what my dad told me to (check the basics, run the motor with muffs for 15-20 mins, etc.) that I could ruin the boat and I should just bring it to them to summarize instead. Are they just trying to make a few extra bucks, or am I not able to do this myself? Sorry for the ignorance, any sort of help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
I noticed you said "non ECT". Are you outside of the States?
Whether or not you can just charge the battery, check vitals, put a set of muffs on there (with adequate water flow) and start it up depends on how it was put away. For example, did they remove any of the blue drain plugs? But as long as you feel comfortable doing it, there's absolutely no reason you can't do it yourself.
Some years ago we paid big bucks to have a boat winterized. I checked it out on the muffs next spring and all seemed OK. So, we put it in the water and half way down the river a hose blew off and the boat sank, virtually ruining the engine.
After salvaging the boat and making a close inspection, it was apparent that the dealer didn't tighten the hose clamp the previous fall. The dealer wouldn't own up to their mistake and we were out more big bucks.
You learn as you go. Now I do it all myself and check my own work.
Summarizing is a scam. You pay hundreds of dollars to get it done, and in essence the dealer is double charging you to verify that they didn't screw it up the last time they worked on it.
Pay $200 to winterize, $200 to summarize, or do both yourself for a lousy 20 bucks. All you need is an owner's manual (free from Merc) and 2 hours of your time.
The owner's manual for my last Merc I/O had detailed instructions about what to to to winterize, as well as steps to bring the boat out of long term storage. I don't know what the current manual says, but that would be the first place to look.Thanks for replying. I sort of got that vibe when they wouldn't tell me why it would hurt the boat, just that it would and I shouldn't do it. Is there a guide or video somewhere that you'd recommend in order to make sure I check everything that needs to be checked and (hopefully) avoid that sort of situation? I'd really hate to make a mistake like that and ruin someone else's property that they trusted me to use and properly take care of.
It's under warranty.Has anyone had an issue with their tachometer. Mine has stopped working and I can not find a replacement. Any help would be appreciated.
Sorry so late in responding but my 2016 OB does has that cutout and, as LazyDaze pointed out, it looks like it was designed that way. However mine is completely filled with white sealant so it appears to blend in seamlessly with the transom. I guess that’s why I never noticed it. It looks like someone didn’t fill yours in. Easy fix to do yourself though.Yes it does look like it was designed that way. Seems like it should have been finished a little better.
First check the carrying capacity of the trailer and then find your boat's weight, including fuel, batteries, options, gear.New to the forum, first time poster. Picked up a new-to-me 2017 spx 210 two weeks ago without a trailer. We do have a trailer for our prior boat (21ft tahoe). How feasible is it to modify the trailer to fit the spx 210? Anybody willing to post pics and/or give bunk width measurements? Or would this be something the manufacturer would have easy access to?
First check the carrying capacity of the trailer and then find your boat's weight, including fuel, batteries, options, gear.
If that all checks out OK, the next question is whether or not the trailer is adjustable. As far adjusting the bunks, just measure the distance between the Sea Ray's strakes and transfer that to your trailer. You may/may not need to adjust the trailer winch post or slide the axles, as well, to get the proper tongue weight. You're looking at 5%-7% as ideal.Excellent point. The spx actually weighs about 300lb less than the prior boat. I'll have to confirm the carrying capacity for the trailer but it should be ok.
If that all checks out OK, the next question is whether or not the trailer is adjustable. As far adjusting the bunks, just measure the distance between the Sea Ray's strakes and transfer that to your trailer. You may/may not need to adjust the trailer winch post or slide the axles, as well, to get the proper tongue weight. You're looking at 5%-7% as ideal.
FYI... if you can get it somewhat close so you can haul it to a decent boat yard, it would probably take them no more than 1 to 2 hours to make sure it is just right.
Sorry so late in responding but my 2016 OB does has that cutout and, as LazyDaze pointed out, it looks like it was designed that way. However mine is completely filled with white sealant so it appears to blend in seamlessly with the transom. I guess that’s why I never noticed it. It looks like someone didn’t fill yours in. Easy fix to do yourself though.
Saw this on the FB site. Easy fix for an annoying problem with the glove box not staying open. Especially bad for those who have the radios in there. Picked this up at West Marine.
Next project is to replace the hub in the prop. Acting like it has spun out. Wa doing this prior to the lowering of the motor.Thanks for the replies.