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    Fair price for 2010 Regal 2300 from old man?

    Yeah, the pricing on everything is nuts. Have you looked at used pickup trucks? They are priced at what a new one used to cost and the new ones are $60k-$70k. Insane. I looked up my 2003, 185 bow rider on Nada and it's priced at nearly what I paid for it (used) 8 years ago! Same with...
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    Got a new pal ;)

    Nice and compact. My carry is a Browning Hi-Power. It's a bit large for carry, but it's been good to me over the years. I use an in the waistband holster.
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    Moving from IO to OB experiences?

    I've had an I/O for 8 years now. The next one will be an OB, no contest. I have the "sport" seating (rear bench seat), huge sun pad over the engine compartment and integrated swim platform. It's nice and clean looking with no big motor hanging out back, but I'd give that up in a heartbeat...
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    Steering Issue

    Oh, my boat is a 2003, also power steering and I had no problem finding the parts.
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    Steering Issue

    Look along the outer cable casing for a part number. It will help get the exact replacement. Mine had a part number stamped right on it. You will be replacing the inner core wire and the outer casing. I bought the kit. Cable and helm. I feared the gear in the old one, if worn, would ruin...
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    No power to new Kenwood stereo reciever

    As stated...by @Bondo... yellow, marked battery, is meant to be hot all the time to keep your preset staions and clock memory. In my opinion, this is a bad idea on a boat. The radio will draw a small amount at all times to keep those memories. Mine drained my battery once when the boat was in my...
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    Best technique for waterproof solders?

    Yep, two on one side of the heat shrink, one coming out the other side. With the higher quality heat shrink which has the incorporated adhesive, it should seal fine. If you are paranoid, cover the ends with liquid electrical tape or silicone. I think this is better than having all three on one...
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    Strakes on Bunks?

    The weight should be evenly distributed. You should be using every square inch of bunk as possible to spread the weight safely. The bunks should sit flat against the hull, not teetering on the edge of the strakes. Just think of all the pressure on the edge of the strakes if they are sitting on...
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    Mercruiser 165 shift cable bellows

    A new to you boat should be thoroughly gone through. You need to create a benchmark with certain components. This is the only way to tell the current condition of things. You can't go by what the previous owner told you, even if he/she seemed trustworthy, they could be misinformed or...
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    Seeking Opinions/Advice on the Boat I Just Bought.

    That's one cool looking boat! The fact that the hull is aluminum is a real plus. I don't know anything about that particular boat, but I'm sure you'll get plenty of help here. Post up some more pictures all around and inside. Is there any powertrain left? Is is outboard, inboard or...
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    My boat sank, part II

    Sorry to hear about your disaster. At least you are healthy and safe. I guess you can't get a 4x4 with a trailer onto that beach. Maybe tip the trailer tongue up or make some type of slippery ramp to winch it onto the trailer. Some plywood under the trailer wheels so they don't sink in the...
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    3.7 Mercruiser, Crank no start

    Good one Mike! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Oh, and I'm going to park in my driveway and drive on the parkway!
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    My first post - hoping you can help

    This is interesting. I'd like to follow. I'm betting it's stuck to the old prop. Mine is brass, (2003 Alpha1 Gen 2). It's exactly like the one that @alldodge linked. It's easy to distinguish it from the black prop, but maybe yours hasn't been serviced in a while and has adhered itself to the...
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    Suggestions for a Phone Mount?

    I have my small fish finder/depth finder attached to one of those window support poles with ty-wraps. It's been there for years. It's tightly attached, but it can be rotated to view it from different angles. Just get a normal automotive phone mount and attach it to that pole with a couple...
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    Best technique for waterproof solders?

    They make heat shrink tubing that has a sealer already inside of it. This is very good. If you want, you can coat the outside of the heat shrink with liquid electrical tape. I have done this with great results. You would probably get the same good results coating it with 100% silicone. I...
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    87’ Stingray w/Merc 3.0

    Perfect!
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    Surge Brake Actuator - latch went over and is now stuck

    The consensus is that disc brakes are better suited for salt water, but I only boat in fresh water. The brakes I bought were fully assembled on their back plates. They were a direct fit. I was even able to use my old drums, so I saved some money there. Measure your existing brake shoe width...
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    New member, first boat

    Years ago, my father-in-law bought a used 12' Starcraft like your 14 footer. He fixed it up nice and it's still looking good decades later. A great fishing boat.
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    Bayliner 175 Rehab

    Agree bigtime with establishing a baseline. That needs to be done with many aspects on a boat that is new to you. You aren't guaranteed what it's history has been as far as maintenance and upkeep. So many things to list. Changing the impeller is very important. An overheat can be...
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    Bayliner 175 Rehab

    Congratulations on boat ownership. I have a 2003 Bayliner 185 BR with a 4.3L, so it's probably similar. You came to the right place. These forums are full of information and friendly knowledgable members. Check out the stickies, the yellow shades area above each section. There is a wealth...
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