Recent content by MnSearay185

Thanks. That is encouraging to hear, so sounds like I will just keep an eye on it like I have been doing. I thought maybe that starboard side had gotten plugged up slightly. No need to spend money if I don't have to.

2nd owner on my boat, first owner kept it on a freshwater lake on a lift when not in use for about 20 years. After I take the boat out I notice that the port side riser is cool to slightly warm and the starboard riser is fairly warm to the touch not to hot to touch but noticeable hotter the the...

Thanks Kevin, yes I din't see anything, but will have to take another look, ask more questions and investigate some more.

Anyone ever used this service? I guess like the carfax reports? https://www.boatfax.com/index.php?option=com_bfx_welcome

Yes I agree with all comments I would for sure get a survey and do a sea trial, funny I will have to make another call to the broker to see if I can get some of my questions answered I guess the boat broker isn't in a hurry to call me back.

Looking at purchasing a bigger boat so I have been looking, came across a 2003 Sea Ray 260 that appears to have been (my opinion) painted below the rub rail? Has anyone ever seen this? I didn't think this was an option when new for 2003? So obvious questions are why was it painted? Was there...

Thanks for the input on the sport cruiser section. If I make an offer it will definitely subject to a survey and sea trial.

I love reading about stuff on CSM, but a rookie when it comes to posting. Not Sure if this is the right spot to post, but here goes. Looking at purchasing a bigger boat so I have been looking, came across a 2003 Sea Ray 260 that appears to have been (my opinion) painted below the rub rail? Has...

Thanks for the solid advice, this actually sounds like a project that I can do.

Also I believe that I have access to the area to put in proper backing. I will also double check the sizing of the cleats that are already installed on the boat from the factory.

I will definitely check out you tube to see what I can learn. I would have thought that the backing plates would have been some type of metal backing plate out of stainless or aluminum? Never thought of a wooden backing.

Anyone add mid cleats on their boat? MY SeaRay 185 has cleats in the bow and stern but no mid cleat? This makes it tough to pull up to docks while loading and unloading, getting gas, ect. I mostly boat on the river and the docks are mostly floating and sit higher which is fine if you have a big...

Can I get some info on your full canvas covers?

Well after 1/2 dozen trip out on the St Croix river we are learning the hardest part is where to launch, how much to launch and where to park truck and trailer?

Good then when we upgrade boat size some year I know that a 24' will work.:)