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Going up to Geneva Lake, WI in early July. Staying at the Abbey Resort in Fontaine (West Shore). Has anyone boated this lake? Am I undersized at 20' ? I'm thinking off peak hours only. Any relevant thoughts welcome. Thanks. Widowmaker

2003, 5.0 L MPI, Bravo 3 Here's what I did. For pre-winterization I always change the engine oil and gear lube. At the dock and on the lift with the outdrive submerged I started her up to heat the engine oil, everthing normal, ran a few minutes, engaged the drive to warm gear lube up a bit...

Fired her up Saturday and took a shakedown cruise. All systems OK. Feels good, I'm ready for another season!

So the procedure is that you warm up the engine to 170 F for at least 10 minutes to make sure the thermostat is open, then shut the engine down, quickly drain the engine, bump it a few times to get it all drained out and then hook up the muffs to a hose connected to a 5 gallon bucket of -50...

This is a hilarious rap video parody by Adam Sandler and rapper t pain. Warning bad language. There's also an acapella version done by some kids that's good too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxSis2J8QSA

I have had a problem getting the outdrive into forward or reverse. Finally it just locked up in neutral. I disconnected the cable from the outdrive at the plate on top of the engine and the gear shift at the helm worked smoothly, so it's OK from the helm to the plate. I tried to find a kink...

Hey Folks, We're just Illinois snowbirds looking for a a member willing to give us boat ride (fix) some time during the week of 1-24 thru 2-1-09. I'm willing to pitch in w/ gas etc.. Just my mild mannered wife and myself late 40-early 50's. If you're going out and looking for passengers...

Sad but article, there's a video too. Sorry I haven't figured out the hyperlink. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/business/20repo.html?hp

Does anyone have any experience using non-mercruiser branded gear lube in their Bravo 3 outdrives. The mercruiser product is labelled "high performance". Is there any difference? Just curious...

Not a Sea Ray but here's a cool link with lots of pics of a Riva being restored in Michigan. http://www.mbbw.com/WIP/Riva%201953.htm True craftsmanship with a budget to match no doubt! What a beautiful boat!

Well, I decided I was going to winterize the boat myself this year after reading up on the topic on this site and others. First I added Stabil, ran the engine for 15 minutes w/ muffs on the water hose to warm up to the 170 mark on the gauge, (170 steady for 5 minutes). Shut off, quickly...

Just for fun. Along the lines of the Jeff Foxworthy redneck jokes, complete the sentence. For example... You might be a boat-nut if your boat costs more than your truck!!

Well spring is showing signs of finally coming for us northerners. Were supposed to have 50 degree weather this week. :thumbsup: What is your planned splash date? I'm hoping to get it out and on the lift by March 30 this year.

As a mid-winter discussion topic I was wondering where those trailerable boat owners keep your boat "in" and "off" season, how big and how often you trailer. I was trying to do this as a poll type question but couldn't figure out the software. Anyway these are the questions. 1. Where do...

I've used the 303 aerospace protectant on the vinyl for years with great results but I read it can also be used on gel coated fiberglass. http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=380 Has anyone tried this? It sounds easier than waxing and rubbing it out.

It's not a Sea Ray but there's a great boating story on the 900-foot Intrepid being towed to a new home. See link below. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/06/nyregion/06intrepid.html

Is there any mechanical benefit to pushing the boat/engine to top speed/rpm every now and then if the conditions are right? With today's fuel injection systems and computer controls I'm not sure. With the older style carb engines my Dad would "blow the cobwebs out". I try to open it up...

No not exactly.... But wanted to extend a Happy Thanksgiving to the CSR "management" and board members for adopting the SRO group and making this a great board. Give thanks to all that's good in your lives!