Recent content by PointedRose

Post some pictures if you can. Many of the brackets will have more than 4 holes to allow for adjustment up or down. Is that the case with your bracket? have you installed yet?

I’m speculating, but I think the issue is that the MA regs are poorly worded, and leave it subject to interpretation. The two sites I linked above are following the most conservative interpretation. If someone ever was cited under this rule, I think it would be pretty easy to appeal any fine...

Interesting. Coast guard auxiliary site does say there needs to be a bell - and a whistle or horn. The language is a bit confusing in the requirement but now reading it again I see what you mean. https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=013-11-02&category=ma-safety-checklist...

Does your horn work? In Massachusetts, vessels of 26 feet or more in length are required to carry both a bell and a whistle or horn that are audible for at least one-half mile. This requirement applies to all motorboats of class 2 or 3, according to Mass. General Laws c.90B § 5.

All good. I was just trying to explain the use of the fake a lake product and that it’s designed for a different type of water intake

Fair enough Dennis, but in this case, the entire conversation is in regards to flushing the outboard. Do any 205s have a generator from the factory? Or do any GWs have direct drives? i appreciate that what i said was not ‘correct’ for all boats and all sizes and all uses, but I don’t think I...

Fake a lake is for sailboats that have a water intake under the hull

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I’m assuming Lucky knows this guy? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/boa/d/santa-cruz-1994-grady-white-208/7822734410.html

Right on. Most of the boating in my life has been in Buzzards bay (out of Rose Point in Wareham, hence the boat name…my sailboat is the Gusty Buzzard, anyways, now in S.F. - besides the point). Agree with your assessment overall.

Key question is what type of bottom are you anchoring in X2 for longer chain

Should you go for it, check perko brand latches. You might find one similar to one you already have with a lock (same screw pattern for example). While I don’t disagree with the limited benefit, it might be just enough of a deterrent, if you have locks but your neighbor doesn’t. Or I guess...

I agree with 90hp being a realistic option for that boat. Cheaper and lighter. Take a look at tohatsu if you look new

Agree with the above. You can get a vessel safety check done by coast guard auxiliary for free. That may be helpful once you have addressed some items and gotten the safety gear - flares, life preservers, working radio, horn and lights (if they don’t work can get battery powered radio and lights...

Bolts are probably galvanized or stainless? With an aluminum bracket, it’s not an ideal situation as you know Can you post a couple pictures? Get some diamond bits? https://a.co/d/4uuvyGV