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  1. wastinaweigh

    Insurance Questions:

    The insurance quotes are what they are - you can always get a few more but you are in Florida year round... Your problem is the haul out. There really are not very many options close to Marina Jack's. I don't think that any of the MarineMax facilities will contract for a hurricane haul out...
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    St. Pete Restaurant Recomendations

    Middle Grounds Grill is another good choice just a little north of the Don Cesar. You can't really go wrong with that or Salt Rock. The really good eats is the fish spread at Ted Peters Smoked Fish not far from where you area staying but the atmosphere is not want you want for a special...
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    Battery charger not keeping up when AC and Gen are on?

    You may need a bigger battery charger - my 2004 has a 10 amp side and a 20 amp side. I use battery 2 as my house battery and have the 20 amp lead hooked up to it. I do not have problems running lights/fridge/blower with this set-up. You can try running both converter leads to one battery so...
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    600 Freshwater Hours on a 5.7 MerCruiser - Is that a lot?

    On average, a gas engine is good for about 20,000 gallons if it doesn't have a blower on it. I think that works out to be about 2,000 hours with average usage. My understanding is that manifolds, elbows, and risers last a long time in fresh water versus 5-6 years in salt. Not running an...
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    Sport cruiser genny use, how much gas overnite?

    Kohler 5e burns .75 gallon per hour.
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    Taking boat into the ocean

    Tavanot, On the open water, it's not so much the wave height as it is the period, or how close together the waves are. I have had a 16' sea rayder out in the Gulf of Mexico when a hurricane was throwing off 8-10 foot swells, and the boat just went up and over the waves nice and easy. I have...
  7. wastinaweigh

    Too much water in bilge!!!

    I assume that you are not getting water in your oil. Since the engine is sputtering at 3300 RPM's, it stands to reason that your leak is a high pressure one that is spraying water on the ignition components or is spraying water into your air intake (the flame arrestor). Can you run it with...
  8. wastinaweigh

    Raftup/Beach Spot between Sarasota and Venice

    Snake Island just inside the Venice Inlet. Just be careful of the current. It is a popular viewing spot for fireworks on the 4th, so go early on that day.
  9. wastinaweigh

    Boat dealer vs car dealer

    Frank W covered it well - the only thing I can think to add is get to know the service and parts manager. If you want the dealership to do anything, the service department will be your primary point of contact.
  10. wastinaweigh

    Hi all, what do you think about this 05 260 for sale (95hrs)

    I, too, will sell mine for 45, give or take. New manifolds, risers, elbows as of June 2011. Factory generator. Stored inside on a rack. Maintenance records/receipts included. Seawater transom hose was replaced 3 years ago and properly sealed - if the factory had done that it would have...
  11. wastinaweigh

    Need recommendations on an overnight destination

    Marina Jack's will be a little livelier than the Hyatt since it is closer to downtown. The outdoor restaurant usually has a band until about 9:00 on the weekends, and the transient dock is right next to it. At the two inside restaurants, I highly recommend the Crabmeat Louis. More crab than...
  12. wastinaweigh

    260 Sundancer - Looking for pre purchase advise

    Unless the owner can show you that the elbows/manifolds/risers have been replaced, figure on doing that before you use the boat. A 2003 will have the dry joint manifolds, which means that there not a good way to inspect them without cracking them open. Manifold replacement is driven by age...
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    Stopping points between Key West -> Sarasota

    Unless you are specifically looking for fuel stops, my suggestion is to drop the hook in Pelican Bay - the east side of Cayo Costa. Great anchorage and not commercial since it is a state park.
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    Took my Manifolds and Risers apart….

    The dry joint exhaust eliminated the problem of gasket failure causing a catastrophic engine failure, but they do not prevent the cast iron walls in the elbows from corroding away. Unfortunately, there is no way to inspect the walls of the elbows unless you crack them open. Of course, if you...
  15. wastinaweigh

    A Special Weekend, a Special Company, and a Very Special Little Boy

    Thank you, Frank, for sharing the story, and thank you, Rusty, for the reminder that a corporation is really just the reflection of the people who work there.
  16. wastinaweigh

    Crossing Paths with another boat...

    I didn't mean slow down to idle - just to come off plane to a nice plowing speed. On the Weekender, I would pull it back to 2000-2500 RPM's, so that the bow was up, until I was through the wake.
  17. wastinaweigh

    Crossing Paths with another boat...

    Your Admiral and daughter's reaction is the key part. I think that you will just have to slow down for the bigger wakes. Always remember, it's supposed to be fun.
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    Paying the same tax rate as my secretary

    Pseudo, Because Warren Buffett chooses to tell the truth from a certain point of view. His 1040 percentage is lower than his secretary because his income is in the form of dividends from Berkshire Hathaway. The dividends are taxed at 15%. However, before they were paid to Mr. Buffett, the...
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    Interesting Night

    I think this is the same vessel... http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110916/NEWS11/110919813
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    Generator Yes or no?

    Brian, I don't know nearly as much as you might think, but thanks! The overflow bottle is supposed to fill up as the engine warms and the coolant expands - same as in a car. The level should drop when the engine cools down. Is that what you are seeing? Or, is the coolant spilling out...
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