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Hello all and Happy Hollidays, I know grills have been discussed in the past, but I think it was focused on mounting technique's and propane issues. In the past I have had less than stellar results with gas grills on the boat. I'm referring to lighting, wind issues, and overall efficient...

All 3 lights remain lit when tank is pumped empty. I'm guessing it works by a float switch inside the tank. I figure its jammed up with crud. Flushing doesn't seem to do the trick. I read on line to add water softener to the tank and that may help to dislodge the float (it's still soaking) Any...

How much chain do you guys use for a stearn anchor ?? Trying to keep it reasonably light so I can toss it some. Talking about sandy bottom and 5 - 8' depth. Got an aluminum Fortress anchor and was hoping 3' would do it. Is that enough ?? I realize more is always better But ......

Anyone know how to post pics from an I pad ???

Excited ( and apprehensive ) about first trip. Crossing Florida east to west via the Okeechobee waterway. People that have made the trip say its beautiful. This will be a first for us on many levels including going thru locks. (5 sets) which they say is a cake walk after you experience the...

Up North when we went off the hook we only used a bow Anchor. The water was deep so with a wind shift all the boats in the cove shifted together and maintained a comfortable distance from each other. Where we boat NOW we hook in a spot with a graduating bottom. Thus! Setting the hook and getting...

Oops I Lost the original topic (survey ....) while attempting to delete a photo due to the Flintstone computer skills that I am plagued with. However; The search is on with an enthusiastic start. This one is an original owner 1997 45' Ocean, low hrs and very clean. Its 3hrs north in...

So here I am checking out this new Formula at the Marina. A 46 I think. Dude is backing into maybe the toughest slip in the joint. Between the Axius and the bow thruster the boat makes absolutely SQUARE turns to maneuver into the corner slip. I think it's George Jetson's boat. BUT That's NOT the...

They say as you get older, time seems to go by faster but OMG !!! It seems like last week that you guys up north were foaming at the mouth to get in the water. When is the rain gonna stop... When is the river gonna go down... Now it's probably time to start thinking about closing things up...

The starboard drive raises (Full Tilt) by itself. At first I thought I blew a hydraulic line because at 50+ mph the drive lifted to create a rooster tail that you couldn't believe. Alarms went off as the Tach went nuts. The whole thing took about 10 seconds and didn't cause any further damage...

A bit off topic for the Forum, but what the heck :o

My engine compartment was sprayed with some sort of sealent. The purpose is to help against corrosion, Protect the integrity of electrical connections and bilge items in general. Everything is coated with the stuff. I don't know what it is, but it looks like Lithium grease. I'm certain it serves...

I apologize for the fact that My input to this forum contributes more questions than answers, BUT, Here's another one. There's a Key just above the Battery switches, under the cockpit wet bar. What is it for ?? The Manual makes no reference to it, and nothing seems to change if it is on or off...

After 40yrs on the water it still never sises to amaze me. Whenever I flip a switch, or push a button on the boat, I continue to be more supprised that the thing works :o than that it doesn't. This weeks saga involves the Macerator pump. Made a nice 100mi (round trip) weekend run south in the...

Planning the first "Off Hook" overnight-er this weekend since owning the boat. This is also my first boat with a generator. What is the accepted practice regarding running time? Can you run it nonstop thou the night? Not sure if the gen. is designed for continuous run, not to mention the...

Have you ever noticed that it's always the "Non Boater's" that comment on boating and gas prices ??? It's always a mystery as to what's going to happen every time you turn the key :o 40 yrs on the water and never once considered the fuel prices. The way I look at it "If I'm burnin fuel" The...

Has anyone removed the rear seat cushion ?? Looks like I need to remove hatch insulation to access whatever secures the cushion. Before I open a can of worms I was wondering if anyone has been down this road.? Will the insulation peel back (Happily) and be able to reattach with adhesive? Or...

2006 - 33' SS Formula Silver Diamond Pearl $110K LOA 33 ft 0 in Beam: 10 ft 2 in Engine(s) Power: 375 HP Engine Model: 8.1L Merc Engine 496 Mags 240 Hours - Bravo 3 Drives, Type: IO New Manifolds 0 hours,New Plugs 0 hours Chart Plotter, Garmin, Depthsounder, Log-speedometer, VHF Radio...

For those who live up North it may be hard to believe, but some of us in Florida Don't boat 24/7. At times you don't get to the boat due to the logistic's, or other distractions life throws your way. Then when you DO get to the boat, Mother Nature and the weatherman seen to have other plans for...

Last time out I hear what sounds like the squeal of a fan belt. Raise the lid (while underway-1500rpm) Port engine sounds like maybe a belt or water pump issue. Go into neutral and noise goes away. Very strange as both are under the same load in or out of gear. Put back into gear and noise...