In my story a character's boat has the blades break off. What could they realistically replace the propeller with? Keep in mind that the engine still works, and it needs to be something one could find in a small seaside city (think Galveston). The propeller from another boat wouldn't work storywise.
I’m doing a full resto on my whaler and want to sell my 94 mercury xri 200hp. It runs strong and I just did a 25+ mile cruise last weekend. Anyways it’s heavy as shit. I want to sell it with the controls and hydraulic steering.
What do you think the best way to go about that is (not where but how)? Keep it on boat so I can have people come and run it and go for a cruise? My neighbor (and old owner of the whaler) owns a pretty popular outboard shop. Pay him to take it off? Get a quote and point buyers that way if needed? You think someone will have the ability to remove it themselves? I surely have enough mechanical knowledge to do it. Just it’s fucking heavy.
Hey guys, I’m thinking of changing my outboard on my boat from a 6hp four stroke to a 9.9hp four stroke. I’m curious on if it would fit nice on it? Just wondering about too much HP, too heavy, slower plane kinda thing.
Trying to decide between these two for SWFL Gulf waters:
- Simrad GO9 XSE combo w/ transducer = $699
- Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 94sv + GT20 transducer = about $870
95% of my use is honestly just going to be GPS/maps/navigation. I do want to get more into fishing eventually, but I already have a Lowrance Elite 9 CHIRP for sonar, so sonar/fishing features aren’t my biggest concern right now.
What I mainly care about is:
- lag/glitchiness
- smooth chart scrolling
- responsiveness
- overall reliability
I keep seeing mixed opinions saying the older GO9 XSE hardware can feel laggy compared to the newer Garmin UHD2 units.
For people who’ve actually used both:
- Is the Garmin noticeably smoother/faster in real-world use?
- Is the Simrad lag issue overblown?
- Is one significantly better overall for navigation/general boating?
Would especially appreciate feedback from anyone using them in SWFL Gulf/coastal waters.
Every time this comes up, everybody seems to have a completely different answer.
Some people say pricing was everything. Other people swear the photos made the biggest difference. Then there are people who say the boat sold because they had all the maintenance records organized and were quick to answer questions.
Meanwhile, there are also boats that seem like they should sell instantly and somehow sit forever.
For the people here who had a boat move pretty quickly, what do you think actually got buyers serious?
Can anyone tell me more about this boat and is it worth a restore. Dad says last he parked it, all the pumps and lights worked and that it would crank. It just wouldn't go over like 5mph. Id love to know any more info or opinions about it.
I am a 23 year old female who has grown up with loving boats hers whole life I have a strong passion for them I have worked as a tour guide previously and worked all over the place on different islands. I have been thinking long and hard what I want to do for a living and I know I want to get into sales but I know with sales you should be selling something your passionate about and for me that’s boats. I can talk to anyone I have excellent communication skills and I am very out going. Aside from this I’m also very determined and driven to better myself I love having goals and having ambition and I know I would thrive in selling boats. I don’t have my boat license cause I never really got around to getting it as I was always moving around and never really knew what I wanted to do in life. I know I’m going to get that now and I do want to do some more courses to gain as much knowledge as I can. I am based in QLD Australia my ultimate goal is to be a successful yacht broker and I know I will accomplish this my question is for anyone that is in the industry, knows about it or has general knowledge what courses should I do. I know there’s lots of online courses but I really can’t make up my mind what will benefit me the most. I am in the process of finding a mentor to guide me in my journey but at this point all I want to do is gain as much knowledge as possible. Any advice would be appreciated. :)
Got this old 8ft Aquapro rigid inflatable dinghy for free. Looks like Hypalon, has stainless davit/rail hardware from a yacht setup, rigid floor, transom, seat and oars.
Problem is:
doesn’t hold air
one valve/nipple is damaged
some handles/fittings are peeling off
definitely needs glue work
I’m trying to decide if it’s worth restoring or if I should just sell it as a project/parts tender.
How much would something like this realistically be worth in BC/PNW?
And if it’s Hypalon, would you guys bother repairing it?
Photos attached.
Forgive for asking, I rarely go to the beach. I saw these at South Padre Island while I was fishing?
I live on a lake, I would like to get a pontoon boat. My wife thinks we should get a sailboat of similar size. We have little kids I want the boat so we can go out and fish and they can swim do some tubing stuff like that. She thinks the pontoon will be too slow she says it’s like the minivan of the lake. First boat. Can I please get an argument for either purchase?
If you spend enough time around people buying boats or searching for boats, this debate comes up constantly. From what we’ve seen, Boston Whaler owners usually bring up the hull construction first, and Grady-White owners almost always talk about the ride. Then somebody eventually says they’d never switch brands.
Do you own one of these? What actually sold you?
Obviously the seal ring busted, but would this just happen suddenly after the boat has been on the water for around 10 years or so? Or does it mean that I hit something?
To replace, do I need to use any sealant or would I just be fine with a brand new o-ring?
Also, should I just replace the entire component? I kind of tore up the hex nut with my channel locks trying to get it off.
I'm thinking of relocating my battery switch to this area to make it easier to reach. As you can see from the one photo, that the current switch is all the way down on the floor, and when I want to turn it on or off from outside the boat while on the trailer it's kind of a stretch. My question is, do you think that this area where I would like to mount it is a stress point and should not be drilled into any more than what it already is? The boat is a 2003 Seaswirl 210 BR with a VEC hull, if that matters.
Oil came out when I popped the dust cap off. Are these the oil bath hubs or just shot? Can I replace them with normal grease hubs? This is a 2002 Ranger Trail single axle. If anyone knows if these have a tapered axle or straight axle that would be great too. I do plan on taking one completely off on Sunday but wanted to look into getting new ones lined up to replace at the same time if possible. Thanks.