Hey guys, i am very familiar with the winterize process on a fresh water cooling of a Merc. I now have a 2018 Volvo 380 that has closed cooling and the easy drain system. Am i really understanding this correctly that i can either push the drain on the right side of the motor, or open the...
Finalizing a purchase/order of a 2018 GT 245 with the VP DP 380 and looking for outside thoughts/opinions?? Anything pro or con is very welcome!!!
Background- not new to boats as this will be my 5th boat but first new boat. Very familiar with Merc outdrives and older VP but not DP...
how many have switched from an exhaust bellow to a tube?
what are your experiences?
did a full bellows job a few weeks ago and the exhaust bellow came off the outdrive side while out on the water for the first time (couple weeks back). I ran the rest of the day with it disconnected on that...
i figured i would ask her before i hunt it down on my own.
since the bellows job and shift cable, it seems like i need to move the control for the throttle further before the rpms increase. the shift adjustments worked good (it engages into drive and reverse cleaner than before) but i need to...
Hey guys!
its that time, bellows need replaced (along with a couple other things while i am there - trim sender/limit)
couple of quick questions:
~ is this job doable myself? very handy around a car/house/damn near anything else
~ or should i have a marina do it?
~ This particular kit...
Does anyone have information on the Aqua Power Boat Club on berlin lake/resivoir?
Have drivin past this place thousands of times and curious of it. Very beautiful location and facilities.
so this year has been an interesting year with my boat compared to last year. right out of the rip this year I have noticed several things that have been different since last year
~ lost approx 200-300 rpms
~ hole shot seems longer to plane
~ black grime on transom after use (progressively...
Hey guys, looking for some help. Its time to change the plugs on my 5.7lx. Currently it has the MR43t delco's in it and the manufacture book calls for that or Champion (which I wont do) or the NGK (sorry I forget the number)
question is, which one do you prefer and why?
Its amazing how much extra crap you end up keeping on the boat. I just reduced carry on weight by almost that of another rider!
Items removed:
- 1 of the two spare props (pulled ss left aluminum)
- extra cooler - rarely used
- single person tube - haven't touched since we got the 3 person tube...
Where are you going? I have been going mainly to West Branch and Berlin Reservoir but with my new job hours my weekends have opened up and i would like to see some new water. Not a big fan of Erie and the river by me is nothing to write about.
Where are you going?
Our weather in ohio has been nuts this year! got out on the lake the second weekend in march and finnaly back out for the second time this past saturday. Weather was perfect! Even though the water tempature varried from 58 to 61 throughout the lake (berlin reservior) still managed to ski for...
any one been out to berlin in the last few weeks? i was out there about three weeks ago and the water levels were still a bit low. wondering how they are now? I follow the lake information on the pittsburgh district website (shows temp, altitude and pool state) but nothing gives beter...
