07 Bayliner 175 3.0 alpha 1 gen 2. Finally able to splash for the first time this season the other day. All went well for the first 20 minutes or so, cruising around 3,000 rpm and then it seemed as if the engine was going to quit. I throttled down to idle and slowly brought it up to around...
It's only been in about 6 or 7 months and the factory paint is cracking and peeling. I know prep is most important but I've never painted resin before. Any suggestions on prep and what type of paint to use?
Thanks,
Joe P.
One of my winter projects this year is to try and find a nice looking and serviceable glove box for my 07 - 175. The little thing next to the radio just doesn't cut it. Anyone know of a ready to install unit. I'm looking for a lockable and waterproof one that would fit under the dash.
Thanks!!
Finally got around to winterizing over the weekend. Everything went OK, (thanks Don) but when draining the engine oil I could only got 3 qts. Supposed to hold 4 and yes the dip stick said full before I started. The outdrive only gave up 1 1/2 qts., supposed to hold 2. Is this normal? Both...
In this part of VA, roof mold is a problem. Mold is just starting to develope on my 7 year old fiberglass shingles. Anyone know of a safe way to clean without damaging the shingles? Is there anything I can apply to prevent mold from forming?
Let my good friend use my boat this past weekend. He's a CC inboard, lake only person with a lot of experience. Before he went out I "showed" him around for about an hour, briefed`him on tides, etc. and he seemed to be OK. Here's what happened - after cruising for a few hours he felt he was...
My cover had a lot of mildew on the underside after this past winter and I finally got around to cleaning it. Lysol mildew cleaner worked great but after our first rain in a long time I found that the cover no longer repels water. Did I ruin it or does anyone know of something I can use to get...
Hi all. Been thinking about a change of scenery and the Rappahannock seems to be calling. We've never been and are planning on launching in or around Urbanna and going north to wherever. Any suggestions on tie up or anchoring spots? Wife and I just like to cruise, hang out, look around and...
Well my first boat is just coming out of it's warranty and I'm trying to decide if I should spring for Mercury's Protection plan. It's a 3.0 MerCruiser w/ Alpha I. I will probably only put about 20 hours per year on it and I don't abuse my favorite toy (pay attention to the manual, dealer...
Hello all. I'm new to iboats so please excuse if this is not the correct place for my question. I have a very tight parking area at the end of a long curvy drive so backing in all the way is not an option. To maneuver my boat to it's gravel pad takes many back and forth's and the area is so...
