I would like to install a pedestal seat on the deck but am concerned about drilling a hole without knowing about the space below; a boat dealer said that I need to establish an access hole to attach the pedestal securely because screwing the pedestal plate to the deck would not hold it securely...
My boat has a battery control switch with the positions Battery #1...both...Battery#2 and Off. I have been told to put the switch in the off position when the boat is docked. I have also been told that the bilge pump will automatically kick on even when the master switch is in the "off"...
What is the recommended water separtor for the Suzuki DF 150...just recently bought a new Suzuki and want to give it the best or care. Need your input. The brochure said it had a water separator on the air take but this must not be the same thing as a water separator to protect the fuel line...
Puchased a boat with a 2010 Suzuki 150; the boat is a 2007 Mako. When advertised the dealer stated the motor had 1200 hours on it. I questioned that and the salesman said that probably was not correct. It was used as a pleasure rental boat in the area of Destin Florida; I said I would not buy a...
I have purchased a 2007 Mako 195 DC which has a seat on each side of the outboard motor and the battery compartment is under one of the seats that are in front of the outboard motor. I am considering mounting the battery charger on the wall under the left seat when looking towards the motor...
I have a dual battery set up on a very nice used boat that I purchased recently. It is set up with a battery switch for choosing battery #1,#2, and both; I need advice for from my very good friends on the iforum that have been so patient with me in the past on other questions. I have heard that...
A boat for sale has a Suzuki with 1200 hours on it and I have found out that it was used as a rental boat. The marine company that has it on consignment says it has an excellent service record. The boat is a 19 Mako, which looks real clean and the asking price is $15,900. The boat is 2007 mako...
A beautiful boat is for sale (2007 Mako 195 DC) with a 2009 Suzuki 150sf with 1200 hours on it for $15,900. Does this look like a good deal or is it overpriced. I know that I should require a compression test I presume but would like to have opinions about the price and motor; where can I get...
Is there a difference other than color; someone once said the white one is the "saltwater" one. Does this mean the blue one is not made for fishing in saltwater?
My boat of interest is the Key West 176 DC; I am trying to make a decision about the 90 or 115 ETec...This boat is not that big and the saving would be about a thousand between the two engines. The negative about the 115 is that the oil tank would not be part of the motor and would be separate...
There is a 2004 Sea Hunt 175 Escape DC advertised with a 2004 90 Etec on it; does anyone have any input about whether this was a good or a bad year for etec.
I am planning to buy a Key West 176 DC soon and will purchase it with either a Suzuki 115 or 140 Four Stroke or a Yamaha of either of the same; looking for opinions regarding paying for hydrolic steering if it does not come with the package.
A friend has an Avenger 226 bay boat with a 300hp Yamaha 4 stroke on it. I do not have a boat yet but had planned on getting a 17 or 18 foot rig with a 90 or 110 outboard on it. I know this is a much bigger engine than I planned to buy and am worried about the gas consumption. The deal seems...
Is the Avenger Bay Boat a Naurtic Star with a different name; I know someone that has an Avenger model 226 with a dual console (walk through windshield) on it. I like the configuration; it seems rare to find a bay boat with a windhshield that is a "walkthrough". You get the benefits of a lot of...
