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    Recommendation for Mercruiser Mechanic - Lake Lewisville

    Anyone slipped at Lake Lewisville have a good Mercruiser Mechanic they can recommend. I've heard good things about Mike's Mobile Marine - Mike Terito... has anyone used his services? :huh:. I need someone that can haul out and trailer my boat to their shop from Cottonwood Creek Marina and do...
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    Remote Control - 4000 GEN II (Lock Bar) Panel Mount question

    I've been trying to find out the answer to this question from many sources to no avail. Does the following Mercruiser Control have a dent adjustment screw adjustment on it anywhere? The Mercruiser manual shows a screw but I don't see it when I remove the cover. :huh: They are used to adjust the...
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    Clarion speaker cover removal

    How do you get the Clarion speakers covers off their bezels? :huh: I felt a hole at the bottom edge but couldn't see how it comes off... :smt101
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    Waxing service recommendation for Lake Lewisville

    Hi all! We need a recommendation for a mobile waxing / detailing service for Cottonwood Creek Marina on Lake Lewisville. We used to use Yacht Docs but they don't do Lewisville anymore. :smt100 Thanks! :grin:
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    Garmin GPSMAP 430 Chartplotter question

    How do you clear "tracks" before heading out. I've got a mess of tracks I can't get rid of without turning the tracks feature off. :smt101 What am I missing???? The manual is useless. :smt021 Thanks! :thumbsup:
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    Sea Ray Sundancer 43 with Zeus pod drive

    Went to the Lewisville Marinemax and went about this beauty with the wife. Has the Zues pod drives, Auto trim Tabs and is as beautiful as she looks. Sales guy said suggested list is 800K but around $650K would take it. One of only 5 in the world. Nice boat to retire in Seattle on.... :grin...
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    Anyone on Texoma - what's happening with the flood

    I hear we're 10 feet above normal. Highport is flooded out and they are shutting down the power to the slips. I can't believe this crap. :wow: :smt101 :smt013 Oh well, we needed the rain anyway for the lower lakes. All part of boating fun... :smt089
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    Ignition proof electrical connector question

    I was wondering if anyone knows of a source online or a store that carries this type of connector. I plan on upgrading my Rule In-Line Bilge Blower to a Jabsco continuous duty bilge blower and I want to make sure the connector is the proper type. I also want the same connector so I can easily...
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    Ultimate corrosion issue

    Have you guys seen this... :wow: :wow: :wow: http://www.boatzincs.com/Mercruiser-Outdrive-Corrosion.html Pays to keep up the mercathode system and anodes! :grin:
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    On wishlist for admiral... Seakeeper

    The admiral wants one of these. :smt043 I told her it costs more than our boat cost and probably weighs more... :wow: :smt043 Too cool... http://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news.aspx?NewsID=3330
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    Holding Tank Pump on or off during a pumpout?

    Just a quick question I just thought of: Are you supposed to shutoff the holding tank vacuum pump switch before a pump out or can you leave it on?:huh:
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    Throttle Cover removal

    Anyone know the correct way to remove the side panel on my throttle so I can adjust the tension screw adjustments? I tried pulling out on the notched areas but it would not come off... feels like I would break it off. :smt021 :smt100
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    Garmin GPSMAP 430 Color Chartplotter

    Anyone have any experience with this GPS Chartplotter? I found it for $355 no shipping or tax! This is the limit on our budget. Lake use only for us.
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    Norcold condensate question

    Where does the condensate (from the evaporator coil) drain to on a Norcold refrigerator on a 260 Sundancer? Into the bilge? Reason I ask is I get a very small amount of water leaking from somewhere into the bilge pump area after I totally dry the bilge area. Seems to be coming from the mid...
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    What's the best anchor type for mud bottom lake?

    I've finally experienced the "Honey, why is that boat honking it's horn" while we were both in the cabin while anchored in a mud bottom lake in a nice secluded cove in 25 mph winds. :wow::wow::wow: Went topside to find we had dragged anchor about 500 feet and got within 10 feet of the shore...
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    What do you think of SeaHorse Underwriters Insurance?

    We started checking around like many of you to see if we could save some money on our Insurance without giving up coverage. Went through a bunch of different companies and then we were quoted by one broker a great rate with Seahorse, with agreed value, low deductibles. It is 50% less than...
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    Center Panel Canvas snaps mod

    I got this idea from someone on the forum... can't remember who? :huh: Sometimes the simple projects are the most useful :grin:
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    Fresh Water tubing size

    I was wondering if anyone knows exactly what size (1/2"I.D. or 15mm I.D.) the hot and cold fresh water tubing is on my boat? Is the tubing made by Sea Tech or Whale? I'm having water leaking trouble on the fittings at the water heater near the crimped on fitting area. :wow: :smt021 I'm...
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    Kill Switch - Lanyard question...

    I've been having intermittent problems with the kill switch lanyard pushing the switch open (off): go to start the engine and nothing... Smartcraft will not even come on. It seems the lanyard plastic loop that fits around the kill switch is just a hair too large and pushes the switch down...
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    Kohler 5ECD Generator... anti corrosion anode

    I got the spares kit for the genny a while back but I can't seem to find the location of the anode on the heat exchanger. Where exactly is it? :huh: :smt100 :smt101
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