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Thanks, I'll give Tony a call tomorrow. Jack

Fast forward three years and I've returned from Japan. Due to some health issues, my father was unable to assist with work on the boat. Currently the boat is being shipped from the east coast to my new duty station in Washington state. Looking for any recommendations for places in the Whidbey...

Thanks Todd. That is the plan to drain the tank and purchase a new crate motor when I return. Jack

Well got the boat out of storage today with ideas of figuring out how I got water in the oil at the end of last year, repairing and preparing for to sell. After pulling the intake, exhaust and port head I realized the water intrusion was a lot worse than I thought. Looks like water got in...

mwph, Current plan of action is to fix engine issue in March or April depending on weather and try to sell. Worst case I can't sell and will store with the advice of all the posters. You were right, there are too many variables to worry about. It would be a shame to store it for 3 years and...

The more I think about it, I think I may try to sell. Three years is a long time. Still have to fix the water in oil issues this winter though.

Looks like I may be moving to Japan for three years. I would like to keep my boat however, will three years of the boat sitting do more harm than good? I'm in Rhode Island and it would be stored outdoors with a full cover. With a boat sitting that long what actions should I take to keep the...

Thanks Pete I will keep CL in mind. Thanks Dennis I will check prop (boat not stored at home), it is after market. Boat came with SS 19P, PO installed a 21P aluminum. Not sure about the manifolds. Boat has 338 hours about 30 of them from me, just bought it this season. My big concern is...

When winterizing my 2001 215 EC yesterday to oil had a good amount of water in it. I hadn't used the boat in about a month and usually check the fluid before I go out and last trip the oil wasn't this color last trip. Not sure if it related but last trip out the boat could get on plain and...

The ramp where I launch has been so messed up from power loading I can't launch or recover at low tide +/- 30 minutes. It goes from 3.5 feet deep to 1 foot deep back to 3 feet deep. Last weekend came in at 2am at half hour before dead low tide and had to wait an hour to load it on the trailer...

Bottom is clean and speed was checked via GPS, top speed was 30kts or 34 mph.

I've had my boat (20012 215 Express Cruiser 5.0L Alpha One) for about a month and in calm water the top speed I've been able to achieve is 34 MPH @ about 5K RPM. Normal speed that it will stay on plain is 23MPH @ 3000-3100 RPM. From reviews I've read say top speed is 47 MPH @ 4800 RPM and...

Thanks, good point. The previous owner just used it for day trips scuba diving and just never used it. With little ones I'm sure I won't go long before someone has to use it.

I have a newbie question. My 2001 215 EC came with the portable head with pump out and the previous owner never used it. We are looking at doing an overnight trip to block island and would like to have the option of using it in an emergency. Other than putting some of the SeaLand deodorant...

Looking for suggestions for a good boat cover for my 2001 215 Express Cruiser. They guy I bought it from stored it indoors however I do not have the space in my garage. I have a cockpit cover but I am looking for something that covers the entire boat preferably custom fit. Any help on where I...

Thanks. I ended up adding a Perko switch and a second battery. Luckily the switch was the same size as the stock switch.

Hello everyone, Just bought a 2001 215 express cruiser. Took it out for the first time Sunday and absolutely love it. I am looking to add a second battery and change the battery switch. I found a switch that fits without drilling new holes. My question is am I safe to drill directly aft of...

Hello, Just bought my first Sea Ray a 2001 215 Express Cruiser. Living in Rhode Island right now so I will mainly be using it on Narragansett Bay. Looking forward to getting out there and enjoying the summer.