Recent content by Lidokey

This forum was where I placed my first post and now my last as a SeaRay owner. Our 2012 260SD was a great first boat but we learned that we needed something with more fishing capability and so have sold the boat and have a Scout 275 Dorado, dual console boat on order. Wish SeaRay made a...

We all know that chlorine bleach is corrosive. Obviously the concentration is key. Consider using vinegar, about 2 oz per gallon. I started using that after talking to two HVAC technicians. Used to add bleach to my condensate drain line and was told by two different companies they no longer...

Lots of discussion about sailboarders. What about kayaks? Good news is they are far slower and at least in my experience, seem to have a stronger sense of self-preservation! Rare to see a paddler try to cut in front of a powerboat. My issue is that I am located in an area of Sarasota where...

Shaun, I've had a better experience with run flats than perhaps you have had. I have an X5 that came with all season Michelin RF's and I've recently replaced them with the same tire at 40k miles. I have no complaints with the ride or tire noise. They are absurdly expensive, around $1,700 for...

Very cool video. I was very impressed with the operator. Looked as if he was controlling that lift remotely, or at least I couldn't make out a cable. Not very wide surfaces on both sides on which the lift travels. For a while there, I was afraid the video was going to show an expensive disaster!

Great feedback, logical too. Thank you.

I understand that, you have Scott and I try to stay close to Frank, one of my favorite Club Searay posters! Yes, your incisive presumption that I am not a master level mechanic is more than correct. In my younger days I thought nothing of rebuilding automobile carburetors and many other...

As the original poster, said, great information. I'm also fairly new, less than 2 years and a seasonal boater. I never am out of sight of land, never overnight on board (bowrider) and I have a Sea Tow membership so I think I have the extreme issues covered meaning mechanical issues that I...

In my view, the biggest difference between fresh and salt water and how that impacts your boat will be how the boat is stored between uses. Lift/trailer or remain in the water. As Frank said, you need to rinse and flush after every use. Don't forget to cover the boat as well. The UV level in...

Yes, you're correct, the chemistry is the same, but the construction has improved. There are many changes over the past 15 years. Calcium added to electrodes, Antimony added to electrodes, different constructions like AGM (absorbed glass matt) Constructions and material changes have given us...

You might want to do a bit of research regarding the demise of the Dolphin population. You'll find that no reputable organization is indicating that the US Dolphin population is declining, fortunately. None of them will say the population is increasing but they will not affirm a decrease at...

Unbelievable! Fortunately Azimuth doesn't manufacture airplanes! They don't right? :wow:

It's been interesting reading the responses. All over the board. Clearly there are many factors. Those of you with cruisers who have the ability to take long trips and drop the hook seem to rack up longer hours. Maybe cruising to your destinations? Others who have little or no overnight...

Thanks to everyone who has responded, everyone has been supportive. My net takeaway is that there is no inexpensive alternative to practice, practice, practice. Even if I traded for twins, without the joystick option, the skill required to dock still has to be acquired, not bought. Answer is...

I am totally comfortable to admit that as a first time boat owner, (18 months ownership, 60 hours on the clock) I am still a newbie. Have a SR 2012 260 SD and as a seasonal FL guy, I still have much to learn about docking, maneuvering. Have read that a single engine i/o is the most difficult...