Recent content by swampyankee

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    Tough time fueling 84 overnighter

    As I was cleaning the snow off my overnighter this afternoon it got me to thinking about a problem i've had since I bought this boat two years ago, when I try to refuel on the water the pump on the dock keeps kicking off. It's worse on hot days I did check the vent line and it's not plugged.I...
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    1990 Overnighter 204C Repower options/advice

    Bread, not sure 1-2inches at most.
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    1990 Overnighter 204C Repower options/advice

    Bread, the scupers are apx.20% below the waterline with no one on board.
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    1990 Overnighter 204C Repower options/advice

    I've got a 1984 overnighter with a 2003 yam. 150 hpdi has plenty of power and does real well on fuel . It weights apx. 475 lbs.
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    problem refueling ?

    I tried turning that thing every which way BobP, you may be right about the volume.
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    flukin in ct

    out today at southwest reef and long sand shoal nothin happening anyone doing anything at fishers?
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    problem refueling ?

    I had no problem at the gas station but now that it"s in the water it takes forever to fill it, you have to pump as slow as possible and pump keeps kickin as if its full. Any else have this problem? 1984 overnighter
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    question on '84 overnighter bilge pump

    C-22 I'LL HAVE TO CHECK ON THE BRAND AND MODEL, I GUESS I SHOULD HAVE DONE THAT BEFORE I SLIPPPED THE BOAT.
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    question on '84 overnighter bilge pump

    IT APPEARS TO BE SELF CONTAINED WHICH IS WHY I THOUGH IF IT WAS PUMPING ON MANUAL IT SHOULD CONTINUE TO PUMP WHEN SWITCHED TO STANDBY.
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    question on '84 overnighter bilge pump

    MY BILGE SWITCH HAS THREE POSITIONS, OFF - ON -STANDBY WITH WATER IN THE BILGE I TURN THE PUMP ON AND IT PUMPS BUT IF I SWITCH TO STANDBY IT STOPS, SHOULD'NT IT STILL PUMP IF THERE IS WATER PRESENT OR AM I NOT UNDERSTANDING THE STANDBY FUNCTION? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP.
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    cabin fever

    I just signed onto this site an hour or so ago I can't believe the quick response and# of views - seems like we all got some serious as_ cabin fever. Snow due tomorrow so I guess some of us can only thing about open water.
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    gps antenna instalation

    thanks freddy and fishgo after looking at 1st g's photo seems like I need to contact mfg. cause if that works there's no reason mine shouldn't. thanks.
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    gps antenna instalation

    new to the site looking for some suggestions. bought an 85 overnighter late last season gps antenna was connected but not mounted it would'nt pick up a fix would only occasionally give speed. I'm wondering where the best spot would be to mount reciever there is no hardtop or arch.Any...