Recent content by DennisG01

That's PLENTY of power - way more than needed for that boat. But that's a good problem. Price seems VERY fair. Actually, very VERY fair with that engien and a new trailer. I have the big sister to that boat (Offshore). You've got a closed transom, which is nice. But all the normal caveats...

True, hoses may need to be extended or shortened... same with wiring. But both of those things are easy peasy. And, really, the install is simple, too - plop them in and add some bracing where needed - doesn't matter what kind of bracing... no attention needed to any side of it regarding...

I have not, but would absolutely try and do it if it were me. Much less issues with plastic and more durable. Try Moeller's website and/or contact them to see sizes/shapes - there may be an off the shelf one available in that size.

I'm very familiar with their smaller shades, but not that size. Is it like the smaller ones that are a fully, self contained unit and surface mounted? Get the spec on the unit and compare to what you have... as long as it's the same size (assuming surface mounted) it will work. How much room...

On some boats, they help. On others they do nothing. On others, they cause issues, such as ventilation of the prop in turns. I haven't actually tried it on your boat with your engine, but from my experience with them on other boats and customer's boats over the years... I wouldn't do it. One...

That is VERY well said. There are so many variables at play, it really comes down to what works best for the owner... not us. What you said is so true - 25 years ago, a 21' bowrider would have a V6 175HP stern drive engine and it was GREAT - everyone was happy. Then smaller boats like that...

I suppose alot of the answer will depend on how you're going to use it and your expectations/wants? It's NEVER bad to have more power... but do you NEED it? I've never run one so I can't say anything definitely. I have a 250HP on my Offshore and it absolutley screams - PLENTY of power... but...

With most GW's, the forward bile is slightly lower than the aft bilge... so if enough water gets in the aft bilge, it will flow (along with whatever else is in there) to the forward bilge and then stay there. Can you plug the forward bilge ahead of time? Otherwise, at slow speed, trim the...

Is your problem that you have no continuity to ground? You could just skip all the detective work and run a new ground wire to somewhere convenient

It's a little bit of a Chevy vs Ford thing... but I'd also go with Pro Mariner - the Pro Nautic series, to be exact. These have been standard issue in Sea Rays (and others) for decades with an excellent track record and a great charging profile. They're designed specifically for the marine...

Is the OP actually talking about Strata (or similar)? Is he referring to the actual windshield that's made out of some sort of plastic, not glass?

20 years on lines? Sure, that's acceptable to do as PM. Tanks? All depends on the conditions and maintenance it's seen. Inspect well and then decide.

I can't really see anything happening once the drops hit the surface... but if they're dropping down, then they might be water. Humidity in the air? How long did you let the jar set? If only a short time, give it at least an hour (without moving it) and then look for noticeable separation

Sure, understood. Sometimes it's easier to just write a check :) And, you're putting food on someone else's table, as well.

Use a neighbors tree... If you did want to do it yourself, you could make a very simple gantry crane out of some wood. Do you have a garage? You could use the ceiling joists - I did that with my mother's GW 192 to take her engine off. Standard garage height.