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Well I guess I'm done for the season. I need to winterize my boat. I would like to learn to do it myself as opposed to paying someone everyear. I've been told several different things I need to do, but I've also read where different motors require different methods. For instance, running...
Re: Stratos Picture Post
2004 Stratos 486sf with a Yamaha 150hp VMAX. My first boat and I'm in LOVE with this thing. So much fun to be on. Runs great, rides great. And got an amazing deal on it. I don't think it would be possible for me to be happier with it.
Hey guys...I have a 2004 Yamaha 150hp VMAX on a 2004 Stratos 486 SF. I noticed that about the last 6 or 8 inches of me lowering my motor into the water with the power trim I hear a popping sound. I've read that it's just ball bearings that need to be greased. The motor lowers and raises fine...
Re: My first real boat...what should I know?
Thanks for all the great advice everyone. I should be picking it up next week. They're changing the plugs and a few other things before I sign the papers. Also going on a sea trial with them before too. I'm extremely excited for this boat. Went...
Hey guys. This is my first post. I would appreciate any direction you guys could give me.
If all goes according to plan, by this time next week, I will own my first real boat. The only boat I've owned in the past is an old aluminum boat with a 10hp 1950's johnson.
I'm looking at a 2004...
