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hi all hope everyone is having a good boating season so far. I need to find a marine electrican to install a gps/fishfinder, its a garmin 489. The boat is located in Holgate, Long Beach Island New Jersey. Thanks

which is better a internal or external gps antenna, i have not hard top just a bimini top.

Hi all. Well as they say if you have a boat you will have a problem! My new problem is there is gear oil in the bilge. Every time i fill the reserve and go for a cruise its empty and the bilge is full of gear oil. The engine is 1998 5.7 250hp mercruiser with a alpha I gen 2 outdrive. This...

What is the normal operation temp of a rwc 1998 5.7 V8 mercruiser. Mine was running at 170*, I keep reading that the temp should be below this??

I have a 1998 mercruiser 5.7 v8 250 hp, I had the exhaust manifold,riser and outdrive impeller changed this spring. The boat ran fine for last month, I was out yesterday running for about 15 mins at 3800 rpm and the engine temp alarm went on, the temp >180's. I immediately shut down the...

Well I was able to tow my 215 ec with a 2007 pathfinder. Of course I went a 50mph the whole 120 miles and averaged 13mpg...not to bad. Again thanks for everyone good advice. Now I am going fishing!!

when towing should i have it in 4 wheel drive, i will mostly be on the highway??

I need some advice on towing with an suv. I have a '98 215 express cruiser and want to tow it with a 2007 pathfinder with a tow cap of 6000lbs. I will be towing only twice a year in the begining and end of season and about 200 miles to marina. The boat is 3800# and the trailer is 1000# and...

hello, i have newbie question. I am thinking of putting the boat into the water on april 9 or 10th. Its going into a slip in barnaget bay on the southern end of LBI NJ. Is this too early should i worry about things freezing? thanks

What is the best and easiest to use cleaning product for cleaning and removing moderate to light oxidation from the hull and topside. I also want a easy to apply wax that will provide good protection. I am going to boatersworld. The boat will be keep in a saltwater slip this year. THanks

I live in northern nj and i am looking to get a cockpit cover for my 1998 215 express cruiser, any ideas??

I just purchased a semi custom boat cover, it just about covers to the rub rail and has about 6 tie downs. Now living in northern NJ we see a good amount of wind and snow, should i buy a simple blue tarp to throw over the entire boat to cover the entire hull and outdrive.

I want to flush my engine and out drive with fresh water and then a antifreeze mix, my question is where do i connect the hose. i have a 1998 5.7 mercruiser v8 with alpha outdrive. also how do i tell if the manifold and risers are no good, there is some rust on the risers, i am not sure if...

I have a 98 215 express cruiser, how do i open dash panel to change speedo, tach lights and to just look around.

How should the outdrive by stored if its staying on the boat, all the way up or all the way down??

Hi my name is Jeff and I am from northern NJ. I just purchased my new to me 98 215 express cruiser, this is my first boat :smt001 I will take any advice anyone is willing to offer.