Recent content by 88skiboat

This has been a mystery for me. Engine starts and run mint, however once it has warmed up and is idling for any longer than 10 mins, it then stalls out and I can't start again for another 30 minutes or so, engine just turns over. This occurred when I was pulling a skier, engine started to pop...

When I dewinterized my boat I noticed my water pump had a pin hole in the housing. When I removed the pump it has another small pin other the opposite side. It pisses water out the hole. This is the 2nd yr I've owned the boat, didn't notice this last year. Any thoughts what this might be...

I'm looking for a passenger seat for my 87 Ski Centurian. The previous owner trashed it.... I believe it may have been rotten. The passenger seats are L - shaped and a piece of the back rest folds down. Any suggestions would be very much appreiciated. Thanks!

I like to get some thoughts on anchoring an inboard ski boat with direct drive off shore or near a beach. Obviously your not beaching these boats so would most anchor bow out in no less then 3' of water from the beach with a bow and stern anchor? How long are the anchor lines run from your...

Here are some pics of my boat/351w engine.

I'm going to change the oil in my 351w (inboard). There seems to be a lot of schools of thought on this and I can't seem to get a straight answer. What do you recommend for engine oil - 10w-30??? Can I get the oil and filter at an autozone or alike? Thanks

Just bought an 19' 1988 Ski Centurion tru trac ii. I owned four boats prior, 3 I/O and 1 jet drive. Can I get some feedback on what I can expect with a direct drive. Specifically in shallow waters since obviously you can't trim up the prop. Any idea what this boat drafts? For example...