I am looking at GS 249's I want a boat with more deep V for some Gulf coast cruising. The boat I have now is only good for inter-coastal and some runs in the center of the state (rivers, lakes). I notice some used ones with 5.0 Volvo's and I think that would be underpowered. 5.7 seems the...
Re: SX Uppercase removal problems - need to replace water nipple
I'm back together and running. - thanks for all the help. This started out as an overheat and had replaced very corroded stat housing and stat, replace bad rubber impeller, replace very corroded risers and manifolds $$$$ (Barr...
Re: SX Uppercase removal problems - need to replace water nipple
I got it off with the Trim rams. It took me awhile to figure out how to wood block it. I also used an air hammer to shock the studs and then chisel the parting line. Then I started slowly to apply pressure. It took quite awhile...
I am having a real hard time splitting the upper case off the pivot housing. I have removed the 6 large nyloc nuts, trim pistons and the shift cable. I have tried various methods to split but it sounds like it's still bolted on. If I wack it any harder I'm afraid I will chunk a piece off. Am I...
I am looking at a 2000 SX195 with Volvo 5.0 and SX Penta. Price is $7900 with trailer and some accessories as bimini top, covers, gps. etc. any opinions? Salt water boat. I live on Florida Gulf coast intercoastal and bay with occasional open water use.
17' Cobia Odyssey 170 VBR Bow Rider in Very Good Condition, very well maintained: Boat, Motor and Trailer are 84' model year.
Was purchased in 2000 in Central Florida and is a fresh water boat, it has only been in saltwater about 10 times in it's life.
Boat has been restored...
