Search results

  1. D

    Deck rebuild 94 Manta ray bowrider

    Ok y'all I'm planning on putting a new deck in my boat while I've about 3wks off in may. I'm a little scared to tackle this project but I really really like this boat and I would like it to last at least 10 more years. I originally noticed a soft spot at the front of the ski locker and I've just...
  2. D

    Possible boat flip

    Found a boat online and the ad states that everything is good except out drive is gone. Before I even go look at it, Can you even start the boat without an outdrive? Its a 92 4.3 mercruiser by the way
  3. D

    Fees for the lake or river

    I was reading the thread "how far is too far..." and got me curious to how much everyone pays to get out on the lake or river. Here in Lubbock it costs $5/person and $5 for your boat. Making it $15 for my wife newborn(free for now), myself, and the boat. Back home in Victoria it was $8 a car...
  4. D

    Basic Maintenance Questions

    Hey y'all I'v got few questions regarding appropriate parts for my 94 4.3 mercruiser. Spark plugs Cap and Rotor Oil Oil filter I'm asking because I've done a lot of searching and calling marine shops and just keep getting different answers.So if someone could please clarify I'd greatly...
  5. D

    Do I have any other issues?

    I've got the outdrive and gimbal housing off. I didn't expect good things but I was just wondering what y'all thought. How bad does it look? I'm replacing the gimbal bearing and bellows, but are there any other major parts that look like they need replacing while I've got it apart?
  6. D

    Replacing Bellows

    On my alpha one I've gotten to a sticking point on my bellows install. I've got every thing off except the throttle cable. It's still attached to the gimbal housing and I'm not sure how to get it off or how to get it to pull out further like I've seen in other member's installs. Also, I was...
  7. D

    To Buy or No to Buy

    So I was cruising through CL today and stumbled across this http://lubbock.craigslist.org/boa/3896646772.html All I know about it right now is what's in the ad. What could be the reason for the stalling at high revs? I did notice it hasn't been tagged in a year so I guess its been sitting...
  8. D

    Opinions on possible rebuild

    Well after a couple of weeks of owning our 94 manta ray and viewing all of the resto threads, I've been thinking of possibly restoring our boat. I have noticed it takes on a little water maybe 8-10 gallons and hour. I'm basing this on turning the bilge on about once an hour and the bilge pumping...
  9. D

    Throttle play

    I'm not sure if I actually have a problem or not but when I put the throttle down it seems to not engage into gear until about 2-3 inches forward or reverse. Is this too much? And if so, what do I do to fix it? 94 mercruiser 4.3
  10. D

    New Prop Selection

    I'm needing a new prop and I want to get the best all around performance out of my boat. The boat is a 1994 manta ray 189 sport with a mercruiser 4.3LX/alpha one. It currently has a 3 blade aluminum 19 pitch. I'm new to this size boat and new to the importance of prop selection so I want to get...
  11. D

    Ready to buy. 1987 Procraft or 1992 Javeline

    Thanks to the info here I've decided to stay away from a 1984 glastron with the OMC drive So this Friday I've narrowed down my choice to two. First 1992 Javeline fish and ski with 200hp Johnson. Everything is solid and sound and looks great $3500 Second 1987 procraft fish and ski with 150...
  12. D

    Buying a Used 1984 Glastron SX 180/190

    Hey y'all I've got some questions about this boat. If y'all could help I would much appreciate it. The boat is a 1984 Glastron either SX 180 or 190. It has the 3.8L with OMC drive. Guy says its a Robert Hammon edition My questions are is that a good year model of Glastron? My dad claims in the...
Top