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Searay 230BR Bravo III - boats been running great. Just had it bottom painted (related?) and first afternoon of tubing after the bottom paint (30 min into the event) started hearing a metalic clanking. Sounds like what I would say was a very load valve slap but it does not happen in neutral...

Thanks for the info - just what I was looking for. I'm going to use the pellet bait with a shrimp attractant oil (blend of several different fish oils). We live towards the end of wollachet bay so it will be a quick trip up top Maury Is. I've ehard from several that is where to go, h=just...

Anybody out there know of some good shrimping spots in Marine area 11 (Vashon Island area)? I've been crabbing for years and am going to try shrimping this year. I live on the water in Gig Harbor so rather than fight the lines at boat launches on the Hood Canal I would rather stay local. If you...

Great info. I hadn't opened the bimini in a couple of years - it is zippered and it did come from Westland. It is #6053 Med Blue if anyone out there has one they want to get rid of. Otherwise I will probably have a local shop (Greg's in Gig Harbor has done me well in the past as another...

Looking for a to enclose the stock bimini (front and sides) on my 2001 230BR. There are snaps already on it so I know the pieces must be out there somewhere. Any ideas?

I am in the process of upgrading my sound system on my 230BR. Stock as follows Head unit: Clarion XMD1 Cockpit speakers (4): Clarion CM1622 Tower Speakers (2): Phoenix Gold Zr6.5 Amp: Clarion APA2104 (90W - 2 channel) Way underpowered - added so far (for ~$350 with some eshopping) -JL...

Got a 2001 230BR with 5.7 merc, BIII. WOT is 4800RPM - what do people recommend for a high speed cruising RPM (30-45 minutes at a time)? I've been using ~80% but wanted to hear other opinions

Haven't actually cruised the canal yet but Alderbrook is a great resort. Beautiful setting, good restaurant, spa and pool - boat ramp nearby and large dock. Next door is the Gates' and Nordstrom's compounds (usually put on a great fireworks show july 3rd). Late summer there is good (fairly...

My 01 230BR needs new upholstery on the sun deck. Have any of you undertaken this and know an approx price?

I've been wondering about the Des Moines area - what it there? Resaurants , parks, beaches, docks, hotels?

Those sound like great ideas and we will definitely check them out - looking forward to exploring the freshwater side of our area. We are on a buoy in Gig Harbor - anyone have any South Sound ideas without having to trailer?

Yep - we did one trip last year to Lake washington and went out to lunch in Kirkland - enjoyed it greatly and will do again.

I have a 02 230BR that I purchased and installed San Juan cooling (block and risers) last year - previously a fresh water boat. Very good instructions - easy to do with basic mechanical knowledge and tools. Highly recommended - search the net for prices, there is a wide variety. Good luck

For any of you non overnight capable boats, We live in Gig Harbor and for the last several years my family and I have been enjoying day trips to Cutt's Island, Home, Longbranch, and Blake Island. My wife is getting a little tired of the same trips so I am looking for suggestions. We have an...

I have a Samson Sports Edge tower on my 230BR - looks great, fold down easily and all in all I would highly recommend it. http://www.samsonsports.com/wakeboard_tower_custom_edge.html

I am refinishing a BIII with some corrosion. 2 questions: 1- I have sanded through the paint and then some but still have some pits. Should I keep sanding or use a dremel to try to get the rest? 2- If I do the later should I use bondo to create a smoother finish before painting?

Thanks for the quick reply. I just talked with Mark in service at RoussoMarine and he said they do use Trilux 33 on the BIII. When I told him about your boat being serviced there and said they would not use the 33 but used something else - he checked with another service manager and they...

JV II I see in another thread dated 3/10 that you said Trilux 33 was the best paint for a BIII but now you say otherwise. Did you get new information or am I confused?

Ran it WOT the other day with just myself and properly trimmed I see 47mph by GPS. I am amazed at how touchy the trim is on this machine - apparently a finely tuned boat needs a finely tuned driver!

Any ideas about brush on products for a thicker coat?