Search results

  1. P

    Oil change /filter recommendations

    Once I get the boat out of storage (soon I hope) I am going to change the oil and filter before this years use. Can I use standard motor oil and a filter from NAPA lets say or is it special? I don't have the owners manual so. The engine is a 2003 4.3L I/O mercruiser in a glastron 195SX. Thanks...
  2. P

    Who to go with for boat insurance?

    I have a 03 Glastron valued at 12,000 and I am shopping for insurance. Is any one company better than others? How much should I be paying? Can I get a good policy on line or should I look local? Thanks for the help. paul
  3. P

    Is it worth $$$ to refurbish or new for spare prop??

    I am debating whether to have my stock prop (alum 14x23) refurbished and used for a spare or just go buy a new one for my spare? I would like to have a spare in the boat with me. Is there anything special about the stock mercruiser prop? My new michigan prop cost me 97.00. Thanks paul
  4. P

    Outdrive up or down for indoor storage???

    Hey folks, just wondering about this. I have a 2003 4.3L mercruiser I/O and it will be stored on the trailer in a warehouse. I ask because if I need to store it with the drive down then I cannot remove the battery till I get the boat to the storage place and I also have to jack up the trailer to...
  5. P

    Need help to winterize my 4.3L mercruiser I/O

    I have never done this before and my manual I got with the boat is useless regarding winterization. What are the steps involved about draining water, adding antifreeze, running engine while adding the cylinder fogger, removing battery, etc. Thanks This is in a 2003 Glastron. Thanks paul
  6. P

    Best Finger lake to go boating??

    Maybe instead of 1000 Islands I will go to one of the finger lakes and spend some time. What do you prefer?? Thanks paul
  7. P

    1000 Islands, Clayton, NY area....any ideas?

    I was thinking about taking my 19' boat to this area, maybe Alexandria Bay area. Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to stay that has a dock that I can park the boat at while staying at the place? I was hoping to get something for the girlfriend and I in early Sept. It seemed nice...
  8. P

    Why is there soo much play in steering..'03 Glastron?

    This is a 2003 SX-195 (60 hrs) with Teleflex rack power steering (one cable from rack to cylinder) with 14" wheel. I/O 4.3L Mercruiser. With the boat turned off there is a bout the same amount of play in the steering wheel than there is with it running. With someone moving the wheel and me...
  9. P

    How does my steering system work

    I have a 2003 SX-195 W/195 HP I/O 4.3L Mercruiser. I'm new to this boat so I do not know allot about it. Can someone explain the workings of the steering system? I do know it has a Teleflex rack with one cable coming out the side of it just from looking underneath the dash but from there to the...
  10. P

    Still no MPH gage reading???

    I have the new style pitot tube that is inside the lower unit (Alpha 1) and recently cleaned out the wood shavings from when I ran over a log. Thought I got it cleaned out and I even blew air back thru it. I ran the boat yesterday and no gage reading. What else can I do to get it cleaned out...
  11. P

    Chene anchor help

    I am looking at this type anchor which is advertised on this site. My boat is 19 ft glastron. The site lists 3 different wt anchors but no description as to which one is used for what size boat. I just lost a danforth style so I thought I would try these. Overton's list only one size of these...
  12. P

    Looking for used Humminbird wide eye C fish finder

    Not sure iof this is the best place to post this but as in the title I am looking to buy a used one of these. Mine just went out so I would like to get the head only to be able to plug back into the existing mount. Thanks
  13. P

    4.3L Alpha 1 I/O rpm/speed

    I don't have owners manual so need to konw what the recommended rpm vs speed is for this boat. 19.0 ft glastron. Not sure I am getting proper setup with it. Thanks paul
  14. P

    MPH gage not working

    What mechanism causes thois gage to read? I just changed the prop out and now it doesn't work, worked ok before? While I am on the subject of gages, when I turn the power off the RPM gage does not go to zero, stays on about 500 rpm. Is there a way to fix this? My boat is a 2003 glastron 4.3L...
  15. P

    Recommendations on Lake George/Thous Isl. boating

    I'm looking to make a trip to either of these places this summer and need some recommendations on a good boat trip. I have a 19' glastron open bow so no facilities to stay overnite on boat. I want to either find a cabin I can boat to and stay there or get a place on the water for a few days...
  16. P

    Excessive play in steering wheel

    I have a glastron sx-195 4.3L I/O 2003 and it seems to me that the steering wheel has too much play. I can turn the wheel probably 30 deg back / forth before anything moves out back. Is this normal? It has a teleflex steering rack?? Are there any adjustments I can make to tighten it up? I am new...
  17. P

    Alum prop damaged by log

    Hi folks, need your help. First time out in the water and I hit a log. Bent one blade and knocked a small edge out of another. Should I have this one repaired or just get a new alum one? It is a 14" x 23 pitch. I don't want to get anything different than stock. One other question, the existing...
  18. P

    Fit of Westland bimini top????

    I was wondering how the fit of these tops are? Is there cutting of the tubing involved or do they fit the boat from the box? I want SS fittings and tubing but that option is expensive. Any other suppliers besides custom made tops? I have a glaston sx-195. Thanks paul
  19. P

    Spare tire for Eagle trailer needed

    Hi Folks, I have an eagle trailer for my glastron sx-195 and it does not have a spare tire for the trailer. What do I need to mount a tire on the trailer? I don't want it to look goofy ya know, is there a specific trailer mount I can buy from the trailer maker? At least this way it will look...
  20. P

    Custom made Bimini tops....what to do?

    The boat dealer has a custom canvas guy that does all their covers & bimini tops, so I going to talk to him about making and installing one for me. What options and things should I have him include or not do? I'm just not sure what to ask for or what to look out for? Are there things I need to...
Top