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The price of oil keeps declining. Let's hope gas prices follow and the trend continues all summer. Just need the weather to change - been crappy in these parts for the past couple weeks, ugh!

I was considering changing my impellers during the winter layup. My engines and generator have been winterized. If I change my impellers now, will that impact the winterization of the engines and generator? Will all the antifreeze leak out? Should I just hold off until spring? Thanks, Chris

I boat in Michigan City, IN (trail creek mooring) and curious to know what are the best anodes to use, aluminum or magnesium? Thanks, Chris

While waxing my boat this weekend, I discovered the blower vent grills are literally falling apart. In fact, 2 of them are completely broke. No big deal, its an easy fix. However, my vent grills have 3 screws to attach to the hull vents and I couldn't find any replacements with 3 screws, most...

I changed the oil (synthetic blend 25w 40) in both engines today along with the filters. I then started my engines and let it run for about 2-3 minutes. I checked my oil to make sure I put enough in, which I did. However, the color of the oil looked anything but fresh, which I thought was...

Tried searching "wax" and no results, which I thought was weird as I'm sure this topics has been discussed many times..... I'll be putting my baby away for the winter in the next few weeks and planned on waxing it after she is out of the water. I planned on using a cleaner first, then waxing...

I'm going to change my fuel filters before I store my baby for the winter. After I change my filters, do I need to bleed the air out of the fuel line? On my previous boat (2000 270 DA w/ a 7.4L) there was a schrader valve that bled the air out of the fuel line. On my current boat (2001 340) I...

So I noticed some oil on the bilge right below my starboard engine on the right side. I felt around where the oil is leaking and it appears to be under the exhaust manifold. While I'm no mechanic, I'm scratching my head on this. Any ideas on where the leak is coming from or why the exhaust...

Greetings all, My new to me boat has a Raymarine i70 and it doesn't power up. I've been told its only a rudder indicator. It only worked during the survey - go figure. Its not essential, but I'd like for it work. I've traced the cable to a SeaTalk connector and its the same SeaTalk the...

I have Sony CDX-HS70MW radio, which is located in the cabin, and the Sony Marine Remote Commander, which is located in the cockpit. I'm sure you know this, but the Remote Commander controls the radio from the cockpit. The radio in the cabin works just fine. However, the Remote Commander...

Greeting CSR, Hope all is well with you. I have two questions, which are probably pretty basic, but I'm still trying to figure out how everything works/where everything is located on my 2001 340 DA. 1 - When I turn on my bilge blower, the light blinks, which is an indication that one of the...

Greeting, I'm back after a 6 year absence! While I have not taken delivery, my offer on a 2001 340 has been accepted. Survey and compresson test still need to be done. The boat has 6.2L engines w/ 600hrs, V-drives, a genny, and looks like it just came off the showroom floor - probably one of...

Greetings, Received a call today about a 2001 340 with 6.2 engines that is for sale. Any pros and cons I should be aware with this year of boat and engines? Apparently the boat is immaculate. Engine has 600 hours. Has a generator,which I don't think I really care about. Thank you

Was in boating about 6 years ago and looking to get back into it. I've been looking at boats and comparing the asking prices to the value on NADA. Just curious to know how accurate NADA boat values are. I'm noticing huge differences (as high as 25%) between what NADA says and what boat asking...

So your worried about fuel prices going up. Here is an easy way to hedge your fuel for 2011 Estimate your annual fuel price Now, take that estimate and invest it in an oil/natural resource ETF If fuel/oil prices go up, you lose at the pump, but you win on your investment If fuel prices go...

While B&E was winterizing my boat they found the following and I have a few questions: 1 - Holding tank indicator inoperable - what is this, where is this and how do I fix 2 - Freshwater screens are clogged - what is this, where is this and how do I fix 3 - Gimbal ring loose - last spring I...

This movie should probably win an oscar. Little over 2 more weeks before we can kick the bums out check out the website - the trailer is great: http://www.iwantyourmoney.net/

I'm sure plenty of you already received this, but wanted to pass along. Only the government could do something this stupid Dear BoatU.S. Member, We need your help. If you believe in "science first," now is the time to urge President Obama to require the federal EPA to understand the...

Someone dying is never funny, but this warrants a bit of a chuckle. Not a great endorsement for the product... The owner of the Segway company died Sunday in a freak accident when he rode one of his firm's two-wheeled scooters off a cliff and into a river, according to British press...

Can't wait to read how this story ends http://www.wtsp.com/news/topstories/story.aspx?storyid=142896&catid=250