Does this engine need to be link and synced?

This is the only location on this boat that cables can be ran through. There was some used to be plastic tucked in there but I needed to rewire everything and it was hard as a rock. So I’m trying to replace it. The only thing I found was this trim insert for rvs and can’t find anything bigger I have searched and searched but maybe the internet can help me here. Any help would be appreciated

This is my dads boat and it’s been in the family for years. Almost none of the electronics work or any safety equipment. I’ve slowly been getting everything in working order and keep coming across real head scratchers. At some point the transom was repaired with a welded plate on the exterior nothing interior that I can find. The ugly bubbly spots are me with some metal filler on some corrosion then paint over it but keep getting these white little strings that come through all the work I did. My main concern here though is where do I plumb the bilge pump to? I have now realized that it is currently plumbed to the live well tank but there’s no holes anywhere in the boat except a live well drain. The story my dad has always told us was that it used to be an old fwc (Florida wildlife commission) boat. I don’t know where else to plumb the bilge to or the aerator except to drill holes correct? Any helpful criticism would be greatly appreciated as I am learning all of this stuff. Sorry for the long post.
TLDR: help me find where to plumb the bilge to/from

I need to replace emblems and registration number on the boat this winter. What's the hive mind think? Gold or Chrome?

Trying to put new flooring down on the boat. Everything I’m finding is just for a 07-08. Every company keeps sending me the same layout which looks very similar just not sure. Anyone here have the same boat and replaced the flooring? If so what did you use?

Any repowered recently?
Im curious the brand, the hp and the price. Most importantly, why did you do it?

Does anyone have any advice how to do this?

3-phase berths are 20m (boat 16m) and double the price. They want to move me there.

Is there any way to keep Genset 3-phase and also make the boat work with single phase marina power?

I am noobie, excuse me if I left details out. Boat has 86,000 btu A/cs (4 total). Houseboat.

NOTE: I have already called electricians for this. But I want to be be informed about the choices I have.

Thanks!

Does anyone have experience with Senator 500CU? I’m looking for a centre/side console, around 90,000aud or less.

Took this video to show my customer that yes, I did indeed winterize his boat. Am I the only one who finds the few seconds of watching straight antifreeze come out oddly satisfying?

Hi friends,

I recently got my first boat from a family member, I have very little experience with boats to begin with, so forgive me if this is a stupid question.

Motor had issues only after a few outings. The shop found out it’s salt water contaminating fuel from a missing fuel tank vent. I tried looking online but couldn’t find any that would seem to fit what’s on my boat. Are there vents that would screw on like in the picture.

Thanks in advance!

Looking for a well-maintained Sea Ray, Crownline or Formula bowrider. Outboard preferred; I/O considered. Florida preferred, but farther boats considered where delivery makes sense.

Considering selling, or agents with a suitable boat, please message year/model, location, asking price, engine/hours, current photos and service history.

I'm looking for a cheap bass boat to get into boating, with a budget of around $3k. I'm seeing some older bass boats in that range. Is that a good way to start out? I'm just trying to figure out what's worth it at my price point. I see a lot of older boats and some jon boats as well at 3k. I don’t want a kayak I already have one and looking to boat on a budget

Is something like this worth it if the motor checks out? I’ll just be lake fishing.

Deceased estate.

Just picked up a project boat. It was in worse condition than I thought when I arrived to pick it up…

2008 model. If the motor is fine, will start by washing it down and assessing. It’s a all glass boat

Just picked up a project board. It was in worse condition than I though when I arrived to pick it up…

Sellers Ad:

Once beautiful 1959 Hinckley classic boat with timeless lines and legendary craftsmanship in need of TLC.

THIS IS A PROJECT BOAT. PICS were taken in 2023 when bottom was sanded to bare wood to show hull condition. CABIN TOP IS IN NEED OF REPAIR. Engine runs. Sails are in great shape.

Vessel is in water and ready to be sailed away. [This means bottom coat wa completed 3 years ago. No current photos]

Features:

1959 Hinckley classic wooden boat

John Alden Design built by Hinckley

Solid hull and structure

Clean title/documentation

LOA - 42'

Draft - 4'6

Should I do it? If just the cabin top (roof of cabin) needs repaired... I'm up for that. If the entire cabin above the deck line needs fixed... I'd be hosed.

Also, if it's an old raw water cooled engine, hosed. Newer closed loop, game on.

TL/DR: the boat of my dreams is "free" and "ready to sail" but could need x1-x3 it's value to be 100%

There's no way I could put more than 20k in it.

Thoughts?

here’s a 2012 wss242 cobalt for sale for 45k o ly 400 hours. Winterization for free and free two year engine warranty. All maintenance has been done and a new trailer with it. Good deal? What’s everyone’s thoughts? I’d be financing it at 9.44%. Of course I’d make extra payments I just want the lowest payments in case I have a bad month or year. Being conservative about it.

Hi everybody, new to this so open to any advise or criticism. I’ve got an 18ft tracker with a LOADRITE trailer. Had a bearing buddy fall off and we repacked the bearing and found the axle is grooved where a previous bearing/hub had gone bad. Also determined that the leaf springs could use replacing.

The current springs are rated for 1000lbs, however id like to beef them up due to the boat being a little heavy when fully loaded with gear

The axle is
https://towforged.com/product/loadrite-1-5-inch-square-trailer-axle-weldment-1500-lb-model-4186-04g/

The hub is
https://www.easternmarine.com/loadrite-ez-loader-short-hub-bt-150a-1-150a-04-02

The existing spring is
https://trailerparts.com/3-leaf-825-lb-capacity-22-hook-up-slipper-trailer-leaf-spring-similar-to-2073-04.html

I’d like to replace the springs with

https://trailerparts.com/4-leaf-1-200-lb-capacity-22-hook-up-slipper-trailer-leaf-spring-similar-to-2073-05.html

Am I going to have any problems replacing the leaf springs with the heavier duty ones? Any issues with my thought process?

Just as a generic question- which slipper springs styles are interchangeable?

Thanks in advance