Re: inboard vs outboard boat ?
As smokingcrater mentioned; there are different kinds of inboards. The most common on a bowrider is a sterndrive or I/O. They are made by Mercruiser and Volvo Penta. They have an automotive based engine (GM usually) connected to an turnable outdrive that looks...
Just wondering what everyone thinks about this new electric outboard?
180 HP Electric Outboard - YouTube
http://regennautic.com/products/e200-outboard/
Re: Four Winns or Crownline? or other?
My Crownline is nearly 20 years old and still runs great looks great. Although the kids have reeked havoc on the seats:facepalm: It is a 19' with a 5.0L and it runs like a champ.
I want to express my gratitude to everyone serving or has served in our military. Thank you for protecting our nation!
Lets never forget the sacrifice that so many have made to keep our country free.
Without men and women like them we would not be able to sit at a computer and argue about...
Tomorrow the wife and I are scheduled for the Yamaha test drive event! I'm not sold on the jet drives but I want to explore all options for my next boat. The wife really likes the transom design of the Yamaha.
Can you guys think of any questions I should ask? I already have a list of stuff I...
I have decided that I would really like outboard power on my next boat. I need a larger bowrider to accommodate my growing family. I love the new Stingray 134LR but I don't want to drop that much money on a new boat so I have been checking the used market, but outboard bowriders are not easily...
Does anyone have any experience with the engine mount trolling motor from Minn Kota.
Cabela's - Minn Kota? Freshwater Engine Mount Motors customer reviews - product reviews - read top consumer ratings
I have heard from experienced boaters on this forum that trollers pull better than they...
The rear bench seat of my boat got damaged last season and I have decided to attempt to create my own replacement.
Cutting the plywood to shape is simple enough. But where is the best place to obtain the needed filler foam and vinyl?
I drove by a local boat dealer today, and as usual I took a quick look at the assortment of used boats for sale on the lot.
I noticed that none of the boats were shrink wrapped. They all had canvas that was buried under several inches of Ohio snow and ice.
I remembered a few years back I was...
Re: 100 MPH pontoon boat! Darwin surely awaits LOL
I'm familiar with deck boats. I have been shopping for one for the last 6 months. This is what I'm asking about.
not this
This summer I saw several tri-toon setups on the lake with high HP engines reaching impressive speeds. I have also found several YouTube videos of people doing 60-100 MPH in pontoons.
I am wondering if pontoon boats were ever intended to run this fast? Is this safe?
I am not trying to debate...
I have a friend who is a plant manager for DelCo (local water company). He warned me that his contacts with the Army Corp of Engineers advised him that they will be draining a significant amount of water from Delaware and Alum Creek much sooner than normal. Some of the water is being pumped into...
