Recent content by CapnSkippy

Hi all... I know I'm batting for the wrong team, however after picking up the boat I've been having nothing but problems with the new to me motor they put in... I'm hoping some wiser folks here my read the following thread @ Carver forums to see if there might be something simple I'm missing...

Hoping to grad-G-8 to a Sea Ray in the future

lol, not a fan of "Mariner's" blue eh, jadrop? lol Thanks for the note of encouragement!!

Hi all, wanted to say thanks so much to all here who gave me info, support and advice... well met!!! Bought a boat today that isn't a Sea Ray... still - think we came out pretty good for our first "yacht" lol. Not sure where that leaves me with this group... would love to stay in touch if...

Thanks dwna1a. If we pursue this vessel survey is a must as it's been around the block a few times. I'm just trying to wrap my head around hours on a marine engine the way I'd view miles on an auto. Auto/truck/suv for years had a standard of 100k being a bellweather of "tired" unless you had...

So Sundancer - do you trailer your boat to the Sound for a San Juan excursion? Have it shipped? If you trailer, how difficult is it as far as permitting and such?

Hi all, so yesterday we looked at an '86 340 Express... was a lot to like and it gave us a sense of what we like. Here's the one: https://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/d/34-searay-express-cruiser/6679646368.html The admiral (and Chief Finance officer) wants the real estate this boat offers, but...

My noob is showing (again, sigh)... S.J. freshwater kit = ???

Sundancer, fresh water cooled, original with 840's for hours, no generator. This is precisely my fear - something hidden that's broken seeing as he's replaced the fixture very recently. Manual flush (hand pump?) Since we looked at the boat I've learned that shaft packing is a potential self...

Hi all! First, thanks to all for your responses previously! So we did a short sea trial - results are mixed. Visual inspection appears to warrant shaft seal replacement on both sides as it doesn't appear there's any room to tighten down more. Shifting in gear creates more noise than I...

Hi all! First, thanks to all for your responses previously! So we did a short sea trial - results are mixed. Visual inspection appears to warrant shaft seal replacement on both sides as it doesn't appear there's any room to tighten down more. Shifting in gear creates more noise than I...

Hi Sundancer, thanks for the reply!! My understanding is it has V-drives - ahd if it's true that reduces maintenance "by a ton" she moved up the list yet again lol!! There is no trailer, currently appears to be in a boat house. As far as your memory goes seems to be intact, I'm pretty sure we...

Hi all... update to my inquiry... in trying to locate a surveyor to inquire about pricing I received the following note from one: "Note that some of the larger Sea Rays have balsa wood core in the hull sides. You should research whether this boat is one of those. If it is, DO NOT PURCHASE...

Sellers ad boasts twin 7.4's with 350hp each. Also found the following showing them as an optional powerplant: http://www.searay.com/www.searay.com/boat_graphics/electronic_brochure/company1729/1C1_27_74DERNL7X584.pdf

Thanks dwna1a for the response... compression check included in survey? What could one reasonably expect to invest in a survey?