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For a split second this weekeng, I was going to re-rig the boat in the slip stern in, instead of bow in, but reconsidered. Right now it is a pain to get on the boat since my finger pier only goes to the pulpit on the port side. However this makes the fuel fills and the motors most...

A suburban still gets better milage than any grady big or small. jh

Mine has been modified to remove the inboard pump and go to an external ($159). Make a blocking plate for the tank to cover the access hole. Use another 1-1/2" tank fitting on top to a 90 degree elbow. You need to use a pick-up tube style. Plumb that to a mascerator that is hooked to the...

Pull all the bulbs. Try and reset the breaker. If it still is bad, you'll need a meter. Your best bet is to divide and conquor by breaking the strings of lights at a few locations. I would figure it is a chaffed wire in a riggin tube or in a fixture. Good luck these ones make old boats...

GW, Please make it a straight inboard or V-drive. I/O's are a royal PITA. Even better would be the Volvo IPS. Now you are talking. There was a rumor before about Suzuki completing development of a Oil burner outboard for the Navy. I'd love to see that thing hit production.

If you ar enot putting another screw in use marine tex white. jh

I like the welded wire guide. The one with a grommet under a pressure clamp is begging for chaffing through the insulation since the wire is right on the ridgid frame. I didn't harp on it since he already said he is redoing the wiring, but I'd want to change that too. If you do rewire, I'd...

Very nice looking trailer, whats the capacity? Whats the purpose of the drop bars from the head stock? I've never had a problem with mine in std config, just curious what was being considered here. If you get on a steep ramp and powerload slightly off center you might need some gell work.. jh

It must be centerline length since the only difference is mine has a notched running surface where the 300's have a continuous centerline all the way to the transom. I would think the 280 offers better ventilation like most sport boats today with the notched section to increase ventilation and...

I was told that is what burning $20 bills smells like. jh

The guy from Choptank will do your boat at his place for much cheaper than at a yard. Since you are on Tilghman, you may be able to get it to him easily. I was quoted $25-30 per foot most everywhere if they did it in a yard. I guess the yard gets a cut. Choptank quoted me around $350 for my...

For that size rig, I'd go steel. My Marlin trailer is steel and is 18 years old. It needs work but in places that would be the same on any trailer. The only way I'd consider aluminum is if it saved enough to keep you within an existing tow vehicle limits. Here is what I would want on your...

if the motor was fogged for winter storage it is possibly the foggin oil buning off from first start. If it just showed up all of a sudden a few trips into the season, I'd be checking with the mechanic. jh

Amen brother, Amen. Also the way they rigged the seat plate just makes the helm look cramped. They should have made the tackle station wide enough to accomodate a seat mount uncut. It just looks like a cheap and lazy solution. The fill cap is no big deal, mine is in the foot sole on...

stmry, the main reason for failure is the ability for water to infiltrate the core. The best methods are to not screw through the core by making the core not to the edge, or over drill the holes and refill with spoxy and redrill proper size. I prefer the latter. Same is true for the...

here's my $0.02: The bad: No pulpit No deck sink no window for the aft cabin cabin door is too narrow railings are low foot wells are shallow Why a single tank Good luck seeing over that helm No locking helm storage The good: Well you can put one stack of electronics at the helm...

Have you checked this site. http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/suzuki_outboards.htm Anyway my local Suzuki dealer had a pair of 225's when I was thinking of this. They were trade ins and a fairly good deal. I don't think new motors on an old boat is financially the best move. If you...

AGMS are much less worrisome than Gel. For a gel you should upgrade to include a special regulator.

My marlin line is about 2" above the water line when full of fuel. A guy asked me a few weeks ago why it was so high. Answer because I'm light by about 1400lbs of fuel, 400lbs Ice, and four gas sharing friends (another 800lbs). So you see weight plays a big part of the overall at rest...

Don't forget the mess previous owners make for us used boat buyers to fix. I'd rather people come here and get somewhat varying answers and attempt what they think is right than to just wing it and hope for good results. Every used boat I have ever bought atleast one project was hacked by the...