ugh, first start up

r8nger

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Mar 17, 2010
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Boat Info
215EC
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350 Alpha 1 Gen 2
I just spent three weeks removing all of the bottom paint on my 215 EC and buffing the bottom to a brand new like condition, replaced all of the rollers on the trailer, repacked the bearings, and charged the batteries, rrebuilt the carb.I like to do a few extras each year.So, i go to start it for the first time, and the starters dragging, time for a new one; boat starts right up, running pretty good, power steering hose lets loose:smt013 oil evrywhere.Turn on GPS---- no display,time for a new one:huh::smt038 HOLY COW, Ive exceeded my maintenance budget for the next 3 years,not to mention i'm a little late getting ready,what else can go wrong, maybee i"ll get that sea tow membership this year, I'm not:smt089 feeling lucky this year
 
maybee i"ll get that sea tow membership this year, I'm not feeling lucky this year

I wouldnt be caught out on the water without it. One break down on the water without insurance can ruin your budget for a long time...
 

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