Recent content by firemedicmonkey

  1. F

    Taking on Water (alot) while sitting...

    I have a 1992 Bayliner Classic 2252 22' Cuddy Cabin with the 4.3 Alpha One... The boat had a prefect maintenance record until it was bought by the P/O and for the last 5 years it has been neglected... 2.5 it sat unwinterized and prolly the last 6 months it sat uncovered outside... I spent the...
  2. F

    Cleaning the Gas Tank

    I got a 22ft Bayliner I am trying to get into shape after sitting for several 2-3yrs. I am sure it was not winterized properly so I know any gas in the tank is bad... The plan: Drain the tank, change the fuel filter, drain and clean carb bowl, before firing. The Question: I was at West Marine...
  3. F

    1992 Bayliner Classic 2252 Windshield Repair

    I just picked up a 1992 Bayliner Classic 2252... The windshield was removed and I am in the process of reattaching it. I am looking for a source to get the rubber gasket that runs along the bottom of the windshield pieces... Anyone have a place to get this stuff at a reasonable price?
  4. F

    Mercruiser 4.3L Cracked Exhaust Manifolds, what else could be broken?

    I am new to boats and I have been posting and getting lots of help from you guys on I just want to say thanks! Just to get up to speed the boat has been sitting for about 3 yrs w/o an unknown service history. It has a completed and proper history up till about 5 yrs ago and then who knows...
  5. F

    Reattaching a windshield

    I have a 1992 Bayliner Classic 2252 22ft Cuddy I just bought. It was sitting in a barn and the windshield was removed to make it fit. Is there anything special I need todo to reattached it? i.e. glue in the holes, caulk, etc...
  6. F

    Boat Cleaning Questions...

    I just picked up a 1992 Bayliner Classic 2252 22ft Cuddy... The thing has been sitting in a barn or outside for the last 2+ yrs. I have another thread going here about getting it mechanically going. I have some cleaning questions and looking for tips and advice and what to use and what not to...
  7. F

    Bottom Paint??? Where to start?

    I have been on the water with PWC's for a few years now and I am not new to driving a boat... I am however a new owner. I just picked up and 1992 Bayliner Classic 2252... It has an unknown storied history and I am working to get in shape for using this summer. I have been doing searches and...
  8. F

    Running Motor W/O Outdrive

    I have read on here and in the manuals that it is not a good idea at all to run the motor w/o muffs on or the outdrive submerged as it will burn up the waterpump impeller fast... So my question is that I have a questionable motor that I have the outdrive removed from can I run the motor for a...
  9. F

    Pressure Testing Mercruiser Outdrive (Tutorial In Progress)

    First let me explain I have read just about every "Adults only" article. I have downloaded what I think are the proper manuals... I have tried searching and just seem to be spinning my wheels... I have been reading the manauls but again I feel like I am spinning wheels tons of information but...
  10. F

    Mercruiser 4.3 How do I check it out before running it?

    I recently acquired a boat with what I believe is a 1995 Mercruiser 4.3 Engine with an Alpha outdrive. I don't know much about boats. I have driven them and I work on Jet-Skis but I don't know much about boats. The boat has been sitting for about 2-3 years and has not been run at all in that...
Top