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THe question goes to reliability.. That can mean a lot of things..Reliability of the engine itself and then everything else.Every boat is different. Some parts wear out from use and some parts can wear out from lack of use. So think of what could deteriorate in a 15 year old car and multiply by...

I don't have a 232 but I seem to recall alot of talk here about how difficult a 232 with single engine is to manuver in tight quarters when docking. I would think twins would be much better in that regard

Surveyor should participate in a sea trial

While it is a bit scary.. If the wind or current is pushing you around, you need to remember that the boat only goes where you want it when you are applying power to the engines. If you are too timid. the wind and current are going to overpower the force of the engines and push you where it...

If the trailer is otherwise sound.. save yourself some money.. Have a local welding shop fabricate a new bracket and weld it on.. It really is a no brainer if the underlying material is solid. Get a new high strength bolt and you are done.

I bought a 228 Last year that was brokered by Norfolk Marine.. I had a very good survey done by local guy.. PM me if you want his name

Have been looking at both boats and they seem to have the same hull. Obviously each is aimed at a little different market. What would draw one to one model or the other. I would go look at them but am 2 hours away from a dealer. Thanks in advance

I would ask the question this way.. At how many hours are the engines worthless ? People on this forum report 2000 hours on these engines. Hypothetically, then if you use the 2000 hour figure (or any figure you want). Take the cost of a new engine INSTALLED and divide by 2000. This gives a...

Did the software update at Garmin's suggestion to no avail, so I guess now the wire check is in order.. Thanks

Was out today and it did it again under full throttle..

perhaps -- When I looked at voltage display it was 14 v but I think that was at full throttle.. Good an explanation as any.. Thanks

I got the following error "Radar service lost" I was idling along in totally flat water. The unit went into standby countdown. When finished , I hit transmit and unit came up again. It did not ever seem to loose power. One would look for cabling problem but it was dead flat and I then ran...

People often use a large inflatable fender to act like an anchor ball.. 2 for price of one

Will do if it happins again.. I take it I should be able to put my hand there if it is at proper temperature. :-)

Thanks but that is the first thing I thought of but I did look at the gague ant it was temp not oil.. Good guess :-)

Don't know bought the boat last year with 500 hours on it.. Dealer who had the boat said all reqd maintanance had been done but they could not get the service records.. Computer crash they said. It was Norfolk Marine who is reputable so I belive them about the computer problem but really...

Re: Anchor Advice I have always used danforth's (or danforth style) anchors on Chesapeake. They hold all too well in mud. I usually have to get right up on them and break the hold using the boat . I have used 10' or less of 3/8 chain.. Don't know why the fortress did not hold . I...

Sure but how do I do that and what is a poppet valve :-)? .. Yamaha 250 4 stroke

Started the boat today and ran at idle for about 10 min.. Suddenly the temp alarm came on.. Ran at higher speed and everything normal. engine is pissing at idle but stream is a little weak.. I don't remember if that is abnormal.. Should I be replacing the pump now ??

I would assign no value to the engine as you may end up with more to repair than its worth, besides , it is 19 years old. Perhaps NADA has a hull value