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  1. AngelC

    Help with Post??

    Does anyone know why I can't place a post in the engine forum, when I try I get this message. Does anyone know how I can fix this?:eek: AngelC, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to...
  2. AngelC

    Katherine's Landing to Hoover Dam??

    What's up my fellow boaters! Does anyone know how long the run from Katherines Landing to Hoover dam is? miles/hours? at cruising speed? I going to laughlin next weekend and want to put in at Katherines and cruise down to Hoover Dam. I plan to put in early am and just make the run on a full...
  3. AngelC

    I/O vented holed props or not????

    Hey fellows.......I recently swaped out my damaged 3 blade aluminum 19pX14.5 prop with an exact size turning point legacy, but this one had vented holes. I have a 20ft boat with a 5.0GL I/O SX drive 220hp. I was happy with the prop that came with the boat when I bought it all except for at of...
  4. AngelC

    Do most change out raw water pump anually??

    Do most change out raw water pump anually?? I was told that it is recommended to change out the raw water pump every year. I just feel like it would seem like it wouldn't have to be changed so often as I don't drive it like a car nor do I run it in salt water. I just want to here what you guys...
  5. AngelC

    Water Pump??

    I was told by a local marine service that the there are two water pumps on my engine. They told me that one of them should be changed annualy. Is this true? I've never heard that before. I have the Volvo Penta I/O 5.0Gl
  6. AngelC

    Cracked Ski Locker Hatchet??

    Hey fellows.......Just wanting to know if anyone has had to replace the ski locker hatchet? I some how broke mine it has a crease right down the middle and is a weak spot on my center deck that we walk over constantly. My boat is only a year old. Does anyone know if something like that is...
  7. AngelC

    Prop under perfoming??

    Hey fellows, Just got in from lake perris. Went out today with my son to test out the new prop. It was just him and I and a Half of tank of gas. I was running the stock volvo 14.5 x 19 aluminum prop until I scraped it up. So then I went and ordered the exact same size in the Turning Point...
  8. AngelC

    Lake Mead boat/camp??

    Hey fellows, I've only boated at Havasu and never on a holiday. I've been wanting to go check out Lake Mead; I here it is very nice that way. I have my first trip planned out their for the third week of April. I'm looking to go camping. I've camped their before but never boated. Can anyone...
  9. AngelC

    Any Iboat members from my area??

    Hey fellows, Just looking to find out if there are any members out in or near my area. Just trying to find some new body of waters and maybe you guys in my area can help. I'm in Southern CA. Orange County. Anybody out this way?? Thanks,
  10. AngelC

    Brakes on trailer smoking??

    I have a question about my trailer. It is fairly new and well maintained. I was towing my boat today and I noticed a burning smell. At first I thought it was my SUV but when I got to the house and when I parked I had noticed the smoke and smelled some burning comeing from around the wheels on...
  11. AngelC

    Amp for Stereo??

    Hey Guys, Has anyone here ever mounted an Amplifer for your stereo system in the engine conpartment?? I've been told by some that it gets to hot and that the moisture would eventually damage the amp. Problem is that on my boat I really don't have an extra conpartment to mount the amp. I have...
  12. AngelC

    questoion about the cables for batteries??

    Hey Guys, How's it going out their? I have a question about my battery cables. Do I have to buy marine grade cable? or can I get by purchasing 4awg from an Auto parts store? My local Napa Auto Parts sells the cable by the foot and puts the eyelids on for me for about $1.99 a ft. verses West...
  13. AngelC

    Need help building marine speaker boxes??

    Hey fellows, Has anyone or does anyone know what material I can use to build two separate speaker boxes for 10"inch speakers. I can't use particle wood beacuse it would soak up the water and eventually fall apart. The boxes are only going to be about 14"inches wide by 8"inches high and about 8"...
  14. AngelC

    Need help with wiring a second battery??

    Hey Fellows, I'm on to my second project for the winter. I'm adding a second battery. I have the blue top optima that I'm going to add. I bought the selector switch. Just need help or an exact diagram for wiring up the second battery. These are some pics of what I am working with...
  15. AngelC

    Can't install my new Smart Tab :(

    Hey Fellows, I just got my smart tabs yesterday and was planning on installing them in the morning. Went to take a look at the transom where I'll be screwing the plate in; and noticed that my bunkers are hanging out to long.They are about 2"inches over. I do have about 6"inches in-between the...
  16. AngelC

    Need help choosing the right Smart Tabs??

    Hey fellows, Hopeing you can help with my confusion. I have read many post on the Smart Tabs and their all positive. I've decided I want to put some on my boat. I have a Larson Senza 206 with a 5.0Gl V8 305 220 hp. I went to the Nauticus website: http://www.nauticusinc.com/smart_tabsSX.htm and...
  17. AngelC

    Stainless Steel Prop???? Help

    Hello Fellows, I am really confused on how to select the right prop for my boat. I currently have a Volva Penta 5.0GL Stern Drive 220hp V-8 305 c.i.d. I have a 20ft.Larson Senza 206 bowrider with a 14.5 X 19 aluminuim 3 blade prop that got bent up last summer. I want to upgrade to a SS 3 blade...
  18. AngelC

    New 2007 Senza 206

    Hello new to this forum and boating but learning alot with my research. I need to know what I can do about my bow way to high out of whole and stern way to low. I have the Volva Penta 5.0 220 hp carb not fuel injected and I only had three adults and three small children. Top speed was'nt very...
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