I'm looking at a 1995 Larson SEi 194 with the V6 Mercruiser engine but need to know draft for docking at our waterfront. During low water periods of time only have about 30 inches of water depth.
Is this enough or could I manage by tilting the stern drive higher?
Thanks
My Larson SEi 194 has a full convertible top with holding brackets on windshield frame. I would much prefer a Bimini top and it would make life simpler if I could use those same brackets for the Bimini. We are slow cruisers and don't tow skiers or tubers and wonder how much risk there would be...
I have a 1995 Larson SEi194 and wish to purchase a Bimini top. These tops all appear to have hardware for installing on the top of flat surface gunwales. This make/model has very skinny gunwales which will not be sufficient width for that.
Any one have advice or first hand experience with this...
We find we are seeing a lot of weeds in our waterways this summer due to hotter than normal and low water.
My 1989 Yamaha 2 stroke 115 has on occasion let me know by loosing power.
Stopping and lifting the engine finding it greatly entwined with weeds.
I worry of not knowing in time of this lack...
My old boat had a manual (operated by switch on dash) bilge pump which is beyond repair.
I'm replacing with a Seaflo automatic which gives me (as I understand) the option of having manual control as well.
It's easy enough for me to just wire directly to the battery for automatic use but feel I...
When investigating my trailer set up I found the bunk roller issue was not clear as some argue boat should rest on bunks not the rollers and some say bunks only to stop boat from side movement.
So which is it as when I look at my trailer I see what I feel in the majority of the weight on the...
My outboard is the 115 Yamaha 2 stroke and when on the water often worry if engine is getting oil as required and not overheating.
I prefer not to disconnect the oil injector system and do have the lights indicating any concern with the oil feed but want more.
Have seen the Cole Hersee warning...
I'm the new owner of a boat in Canada that the previous owner had never registered.
In the process of making this proper by registering the boat in my name.
It's a 1986 Thundercraft and I cannot locate the compliance plate in order to complete the application.
I do have the HIN but need some...
I have a product call Slime Be Gone which I believe is much like Slimy Grimy and many others. Has anyone used it and if so how well it worked and any precautions to me and the environment on its use.
Also tips for best way to clean the rubber bumper rail around the boat.
Thanks.
I have become the owner of a 1986 16 foot Thundercraft bowrider with a 1989 115 Yamaha outboard and when searching for a cover often are asked for model.
It looks to measure 16 ft. 2 inches with an 84 inch beam but as to the model there are a number in this size range.
How do you determine which...
I'm becoming very skeptical of fellow man' s honesty. Does the boat leak I ask the seller three times during our conversation.
We finally went with a 1986 16 ft. Thundercraft with a 1989 115 Yamaha outboard.
Our first run today was pleasant in that we launched with no delays and the engine...
Cleaning my old boat today and noticed along the edge of the plate on each side of the sterndrive of my Yamaha outboard white/grey crystal like formations.
I've heard of electrolysis and is that what this is and is it something I need to take action about and if so what action?
Thanks guys.
Chris
My first boat buying experience did not go well so not feeling confident as I head that way again.
I'm trying to stick around the $4000 to $4500 range and something along the lines of 16 foot bowrider.
This is what I'm seeing:
16 Ft 1998 Bayliner Capri with a 90 HP Mercury Force outboard ,
a...
Having just sold by 1985 Doral with an OMC Stringer stern drive I'm looking at a 1991 Cadorette Nouva.
It's a 17 foot bowrider with a Inline 4 Mercrusier Alpha One and from the pictures looks in good shape.
The party selling is asking $4500 Canadian and states boat has new floor, new carpet...
