Something on the bow, what is it?

Yeah, I love it too. I hope I can be a “real” owner soon. I’ve asked some pretty basic questions and every response has been just wonderful and helpful. The boat world is new and different for me.

The horn grill surprised me. I’d have never guessed it. I was wondering where the horn was located. I knew there was one someplace. The note for a nice stainless steel gill replacement was excellent. Should I become the owner of this boat it will be a neat trick to replace it. I can invision leaning over the bow (with safety line....nylon dog leash) and dropping either a screw driver or cordless drill overboard. Maybe I could bow in the slip for a while to stand on the dock. It’s still pretty high up there. Add this to the list of repairs.

Some of the car boards can get pretty rough.

If you are a dog lover like me, you can get blasted pretty hard for an opinion or question.

When tasked my favorite response is “show me the data”. It comes from my engineering mentor. He would question everything and you had best have quality data to back your responses. No response was not accepted.

Byron
 
Initially those horn grills were offered in 2 or 3 sizes....be sure to measure yours before ordering the ss one.

There is no magic to backing into a slip. Occasionally you will need to access t he spotlight windlass, and yes, the horn grill, so temporarily docking bow first can be a safe and handy way to handle bow access.
 
Thanks for the heads up! It would be nice to get one that “bolted “ right on. I’ll measure for sure. I hope the horn works. LOL.

I have to work on the “measure twice, order once” boating process.

Car guys order once then “ make it fit”. I’ll be hard pressed to go around drilling and sawing on this boat. It’s too nice for that. If this were a classic car it would be a garage queen for most guys. Appearing at only shows on bright sunshiny days.
My stuff gets driven and enjoyed, rain or shine.

Byron
 
Yeah, I love it too. I hope I can be a “real” owner soon. I’ve asked some pretty basic questions and every response has been just wonderful and helpful. The boat world is new and different for me.

The horn grill surprised me. I’d have never guessed it. I was wondering where the horn was located. I knew there was one someplace. The note for a nice stainless steel gill replacement was excellent. Should I become the owner of this boat it will be a neat trick to replace it. I can invision leaning over the bow (with safety line....nylon dog leash) and dropping either a screw driver or cordless drill overboard. Maybe I could bow in the slip for a while to stand on the dock. It’s still pretty high up there. Add this to the list of repairs.

Some of the car boards can get pretty rough.

If you are a dog lover like me, you can get blasted pretty hard for an opinion or question.

When tasked my favorite response is “show me the data”. It comes from my engineering mentor. He would question everything and you had best have quality data to back your responses. No response was not accepted.

Byron
I thought the picture might show it, but it's just below the rub rail I replaced my plastic too and it wasn't even broken.
https://www.fisheriessupply.com/afi...ill-for-concealed-dual-trumpet-air-horn-11066

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Plastic horn cover part number is #824748.....but the same cover in Stainless Steel (the one you want) is #1662964, which is a Sea Ray part number. The part is supplied to us by Marinco whom you can find on the web. Marinco's part number for the SS cover is 11066. Same hole pattern.

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Sorry. late to the party. Another thing with the surveyor. If you notice something that he does not, as unlikely as that is, make sure he notes it in his report. It can help with the purchase negotiation.
 
What a friendly jester, Bob. I’m working hard to purchase this boat. It will be my dream come true. I should know by the end of next week. I’ll let you know how it goes and any details I can provide if it doesn’t work out.

They have a 410 parked right next to it that is nice too but has an issue on the interior. I’ll explain by PM at this time if you like.
 
Bentwings,
I share your excitement! I will wait to hear from you before pursuing (or not..).
I would greatly appreciate knowing what you found if you choose not to purchase.
email me at :bt.1954@icloud.com
thanks,
Bob
 

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