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Just purchased my first boat 3 weeks ago which is a 2008 185 Sport with the 4.3L.
Few questions..
Is there a battery kill switch? Was this only an option? Myself as well as a former sea ray tech could not locate one. If not, is it recommended to install one?
Is a dual battery or accessory battery setup recommended if I want to crank some tunes for an hour or so while anchored?
Second bilge pump recommended? I've had a few people suggest it and mechanic mentioned to put it all the way in the back of the engine to collect anything that first one fails to pump out.
Where do you guys keep ice on board for drinks and stuff? The two storage areas in the bow are carpeted and do not appear to be snap on. Do you just bring a big cooler on board?
I took the boat out for the first time since the test drive this past weekend and looks like I banged up the prop pretty bad. Is this repairable or worth repairing?
Prop already had a few dings on it from previous owner but looks like i took a chunk out this weekend. It didn't seem to affect the performance to me at least. Ran it for a few hours to get back to marina after the incident.
Should I be looking into a stainless prop? If so, what is recommended?
I am not sure of what is on there now but based on the matrix it should be a 14 1/4x21.
Main use is cruising and may do some skiing down the line.
Prop pics below.
Thanks for any help.
Few questions..
Is there a battery kill switch? Was this only an option? Myself as well as a former sea ray tech could not locate one. If not, is it recommended to install one?
Is a dual battery or accessory battery setup recommended if I want to crank some tunes for an hour or so while anchored?
Second bilge pump recommended? I've had a few people suggest it and mechanic mentioned to put it all the way in the back of the engine to collect anything that first one fails to pump out.
Where do you guys keep ice on board for drinks and stuff? The two storage areas in the bow are carpeted and do not appear to be snap on. Do you just bring a big cooler on board?
I took the boat out for the first time since the test drive this past weekend and looks like I banged up the prop pretty bad. Is this repairable or worth repairing?
Prop already had a few dings on it from previous owner but looks like i took a chunk out this weekend. It didn't seem to affect the performance to me at least. Ran it for a few hours to get back to marina after the incident.
Should I be looking into a stainless prop? If so, what is recommended?
I am not sure of what is on there now but based on the matrix it should be a 14 1/4x21.
Main use is cruising and may do some skiing down the line.
Prop pics below.
Thanks for any help.
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