I have a 5.7l and when I bought her the prior owner told me she had issues when she was cold.
So on a cold start you have to pull her out into neutral and give her some non-drive throttle to get her going. Not been a big issue really.
Today we go out and she was a little rough being the...
Took the cover off the boat today, started cleaning, getting a parts list and ordered some parts.
Taking her for new upholstery this week.
Two weeks till a month in Africa and then busting her out on the water.
It's been a long winter.
Just picked up this sweet boat.
The back says 228 but she measures out at 238 and am wondering best way to find out for sure.
Also looking for any other info on boat I can get.
Looking as well for Chris Craft logos for the side, Chris is missing on one side.
New boat and new location boating have cost me a prop.
I have a 14.5x19 three blade but wanted to know about going to a four blade and will a 14 x 19 work?
Advantages and disadvantages to a 3 or 4 blade.
We are lucky enough to keep our boat in one of the marinas that is pretty easy going and just wanted you to enjoy the space you got.
We recently moved our 30 footer to a 48 foot slip and used the extra space to build a 16 x 18 deck that gives us a ton of room to enjoy. The joists are secured...
I launch the new (to me) boat in the morning as the driver delivers her. I had a delay for the buff job, but better weather in the am.
I got a million things going through my mind, can't wait.
Looking at buying an older Encounter that has just been remodeled and has Volvo power.
Looking for any advice, thoughts or experiences with these boats. Just found a good deal in a larger boat and wanted some advice.
I have a 4.3 OMC and it recently started to have a ?surge? at full power and sometimes at less percentages of power. I noticed tonight as I was out on a sunset cruise that when I hit my spot it seemed to surge more.
I think it is electrical but I have only installed a new depth finder but used...
I am looking at buying a Connie, after months of looking this 57? seems to be the best fit for what all I am looking to do.
Having read some negative comments on them and how badly they age, I was seeking some input, please.
Our family took the Tennessee River Cruise in the downriver section we enjoy the most. Being Labor Day weekend we had expected a good bit of river traffic and choose to cruise below Chickamauga in order to avoid the marina traffic areas.
What we did not expect was a wonderfully cool fall day...
I had a friend?s wife make the following comment?
?You guys are awful proud of your boat, but it isn?t anything special to be proud of.?
Aside from the snobby way she said it she missed a few points.
Sure as a Sunbird she will not be a collector?s item anytime soon or ever. But she is...
Looking to talk over some idea's I have about a charter buisness. I have the time to get a limited, but most likely would stick to the 6 pack.
Found a nice boat that fits what I am wanting to do, checking her out and about to crack the 401k for the funds.
If you wouldn't mind hearing out my...
I lost a boot today on the water, almost lost my boat too.
How hard of a job is the change, is it something to attempt on my own or send it to the shop?
Part cost?
Labor cost?
Today started out like any boater would want it too. I awoke with a very tingling sensation that goes with hitting the water, I sang, I danced and I encouraged my wife and kids to get on the ball. We loaded up, got fuel, 32 pounds of ice on the cooler and away we went.
We put in at the free...
Hello new here and a new boat owner. Not a new boater as I was a coxswain for a few years in the Marines.
My wife and I are planning a fall color cruise-Chattanooga to Knoxville, with possibly an over night stop between the two or just crash in Knoxville before motoring back home the next day...
