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    Bimini Top Reviews

    Quick question does anyone here own one of these? Reviews on website looked great and for price I could refuse. Just wondering if too good to be true and if anyone here has one. Any reviews you got would be awesome...
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    1980 Chris Craft Scorpian 210/ Mercruiser 260/ Shift Cable Replacement

    Okay everyone I have the above boat from a buddy of mine and currently selling it for him but to my avail, and it has been almost 5 months now, the boat is not going any place. I decided to do some work on it in hopes it will sell easier because if I can Sea trial for the buyers then it is...
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    Bow hatches

    I have to replace my bow hatches on my 1976 Searay SRV-195. Wood rotten so what will be the best approach? I can remove the old ones and use for templates and cut out new wood. What type of wood should be recommended? What type of sealant/resin should I apply on it? Any fiberglass needed...
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    GPS/Radar/Fishfinder

    Anyone currently using a Lowrance LMS-520c? My neighbor bought a boat and he decided to sell the boat and upgrade to a newer, larger boat. Well beforehand he purchased this particular GPS/Radar/Fishfinder and is willing to sell it to me for my 19' Searay. Of course I really don't need the...
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    Teak refurbished

    Just wanted to display some photos showing my work in progress restoring my teak on the boat. Before After Port side step teak done Port done but you can compare what the starboard looks like before I applied the teak oil
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    1976 Searay 888 Mercruiser

    Okay everyone first thing is first its a 1976, not 77. Took her out on the Pacific with my wife and three kids today running up the coast line from Seal Beach to San Pedro inlets. Right around San Pedro area I managed to find a very calm waters and planed her or at least I felt like it was...
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    1977 Searay

    Recently purchased this boat! Excellent boat despite its original interior in need of some resto's soon. Not horrible just old looking and needs a freshen up!. Worse parts about the boat are the teak as well as back cover near engine that needs wood replaced. Deck solid as a rock no rot...
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    Odd oil?

    So the other day I brought my boat over from storage to my house I lowered my stern drive and then this came out. This is similiar to what I have said in a previous thread about my oil in the drive. This is the color it was when I pulled oil plug to check level. Is this a indication a seal...
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    Stow your anchor chain/line

    So my question for most of the larger vessel types such as 21' and up but anyone can assist. If your boat is equiped with large anchor that you have mounted on the bow of boat where do you stow your chain/line while it sits waiting to be dropped? As for my vessel it runs from anchor that is...
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    Oil

    Quick question and hoping it doesn't open a can of worms lol. So today I decided to check my oil levels on my High Profile Electric Shift sterndrive and my lower unit had a white colored oil come out where I turned screw. Is this bad to have this color oil meaning water is in it? If so does...
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    OMC Stern Drive Impeller removal

    I know what impeller kit I will need but how difficult is it to replace? Will the outdrive unit need to be completely removed both upper and lower or as easy as removing a cover and find it? Any diagrams or instructions will be greatly appreciated. Would hate to splash boat and the find out I...
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    Negative terminal and cable too hot to handle

    Okay everyone I got starter installed and then new battery last night. For now went with Walmart special and put it in boat this morning. Later to find that my boat did start and run for brief moment and I shut it down (not hooked to water). I tried to start one more time without priming carb...
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    Couple Boats

    Okay not too much information here but I have a couple CL links thought I post and ask you all what you think about the two. I have one already very similar to the larger Sea Ray. In fact almost identical except drive, so I was considering picking up a smaller boat and/or go with the larger one...
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    OMC Stern Drive Identify

    So we all know my stern drive is a High Profile Electric Shift but I have Model # and Serial # and wanted to know what Impeller this drive uses. Previously I was provided a link to search my year but even with boat being 1972 I don't really think the drive is that year and having troubles...
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    1967 Seaflite

    Anyone know anything about this particular boat? A local neighbor who wanted to buy my 1970 17' Bayliner but already sold was a little upset and really wanted my boat. He did not see my ad until after I had a potential buyer! Sorry for him, but I'm willing to help the guy out as we are a all...
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    1972 SeRay OMC Stringer

    Okay after looking around my engine making sure all wires are intact I discover this: . That white electrical block what is this? And what should be connected to it?
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    1972 Sea Ray

    I have a boat now 1972 25' Sea Ray and it has a GM 350 Inboard engine. The problem I have is it needs exhaust replaced on the starboard side. PO said he has all the elbow pieces so can you let me know what I need? I will post picture and everything after that engine elbow on starboard side I...
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    Couple more boats and questions

    Okay so first boat is a 1972 Seaswirl 25' cabin if I can remember the size correctly. I got some solid photos of it just can't for the life of me locate on CL again. I have been in contact with Owner and we neg time and price tomorrow. That is if it holds true. The bad about the boat it had...
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    What is this?

    I know this is going to sound stupid especially once I have the name of the part!!!! But what is this in the picture and yes I jacked another persons photo because it was the same setup I have. Mine is corroded and rusty from salt water on the connections so I thought maybe it would be best to...
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    1970 Mercrusier 120 HP 2.5L

    So yesterday I decided to venture out to my boat to get started on some prevent maint. and to my discovery after removing the batteris and tighting up the braided hose line for the trim pump (Previous Leak) but now fixed. I found that my distrubtor cap looked as if it was not flush. In fact...
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