Recent content by sarbog

SYNC gauge reflects the difference. I have had the boat 4 years and this is a recent development. In course of maintenance only the plug wires have never been changed. In terms of using the boat it really doesn’t affect much. At my normal planing rpm, 3500+/-, all is fine. But there is clearly...

the CF3 issue came to my mind and the Service Dept at the marina is going to investigate the CF3 possibility. They have my engine serial numbers and will contact Mercruiser to verify my engines are among those affected. I will probably go ahead and replace the wires as I am the second owner and...

Full tuneup with new plugs, filters, etc. I honestly don’t know how old the plug wires are. Other than buying new ones and seeing if that fixes it, how can I check the wires?

Help. ’05 340 w/ 8.1 Horizons. End of last season I noted the port engine lagged (needed more throttle to maintain same RPM as strbd). Major maintenance year as risers and manifolds were changed. Also had the injectors cleaned. Test run last week and strbd engine good but port still only gets to...

Well, got down to look at it today. System seems to be fine. Cycles between heat and cool. Dehumidifier mode works. Sounds like the compressor is coming on, but no water flow and no heat. Lifted the cover to the unit under the master berth. Voila, it is all iced up! Just like the outside unit at...

Water temp is in mid to high 40s

During the winter I try and check the boat every 2 weeks. I keep the heat set to 60 to keep things dry and prevent problems with the occasional cold snaps. Checked Jan. 2, no problem. Just checked last Tuesday, the 16th, and the fan is blowing but no heat! Cabin temp was air temp., about 55...

The Evinrude 15 hp 2 strk is only 74 lbs. That keeps total weight of boat and motor at 180 lbs. I’m comfortable loading that, and as I noted, it would be rare (if ever) I’d be loading by myself.

Thanks all for the advice. I have located a 1989 15 hp 2-strk Evinrude. Just serviced and runs well. 20 lbs lighter than a 4 strk! I also checked with mechanics and parts readily available and easy to work on.

The totals weight of boat and 15hp would be just shy if 200 lbs. 9.9 only saves 10lbs. My platform is just over 20” above the waterline. I never single hand the boat so there is always at least 1 and usually 3 others aboard for loading on the H20. I am a pretty strong and fit 62 yo who runs and...

So, I made the decision on dinghy and davit system. Placed deposit on an AB 9 vl (9.6’, 106 lbs.). Hurley H2O davit system with 36” arms. The boat is rated for 15 hp max. but “manufacturer recommends 10hp” which means 9.9. Can someone explain why this recommendation for using less hp.? The...

I have an '05 340, so,yes, the platform is pretty high above the waterline. The dinghy is 9'6" with a 9.8 4 strk. Truly can not imagine a time I would be single handling the boat so I would always have a second person to help. But your responses brought up something I hadn't thought about. With...

I have decided on Hurley Davits. My inclination is the H2O (pull up onto the Davits/platform myself). Dingy and outboard is about 190 lbs. videos make it look easy, but is it really!? I am fairly fit and capable, but not getting younger. For those that have the H2O Davits, or similar, how...

How do you like the Nautley Davits, and what size did you buy? I'm on the verge of buying the XL as the platform on my '05 340 is fairly high off the water. The 9'6" Highfield is also in the final 2. The other possibility is a 10'2" Walker Bay. Weight of both is similar but I'm a little...