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This will be our "winter" hobby...once its delivered to the dealer. Then with any luck, it'll be off to Port Orange, Florida for those off-season months :)

Yikes!! I was amazed at how quick the tide can come back in there too. Spent some time at Port Orange a couple of winters ago. Lovely spot and yes, driving on the beach in that area is kinda handy! And cycling up and down it is great fun too. Took a little tour down to New Smyrna and Ponce...

I still use the copper-based, VC17M product on my freshwater Sig 270 below the waterline since that was what was on it when I took ownership of her. It starts out copper coloured but turns to grey when it hits the fresh water. If you run your hand over it when dried, it leaves a teflon-like...

Thanks...that's a link I haven't yet seen!

One thing many folks don't do when towing is to add extra straps for added security. I've seen videos where someone had to brake suddenly and the boat just climbs the bow roller (after breaking the strap and safety chain) and end up on top of the rear of the tow vehicle. I didn't do it in this...

Anybody have an idea where I might be able to source some pin striping/graphics for my trusty 2005 Signature 270? Specifically, the wider, blueish/green "Magnesium" coloured striping that runs the length of the hull? I previously checked Cecil Marine and other on-line vendors but was...

*Edit* Replacing the bellows sealed everything properly and they found no evidence that the transom seal was leaking. Therefore, the transom seal was not replaced. Sorry if I caused any confusion.

I had a bit more than the bellows serviced so it's a bit difficult to break it down. But I would think that if you know what your marina charges per hour and you get an estimate of the number of hours they will need to take care of it, then all you'd need to do is find the cost of the part(s)...

Yup. The gimbal was replaced along with a new shift cable. They installed what the referred to as a Transom kit which, I believe, included replacing all bellows.

Agreed. Haulover inlet is infamous for it's rough waters. There will always be some "cowboy" behind the wheel who feels a need to challenge the waters to stroke their ego. I would suspect that the majority of them go through there just to get on YouTube knowing full well that there will...

Anybody here have any experience or information regarding the use of Lithium Ion batteries in an cruiser/marine application? (starting and house battery) If so, Are there any issues with overheating while installed in an engine compartment (especially during a summer heat wave)? Would they...

I know it's not a Mercruiser but if Volvo has the same components, then I would suspect the Idle Air Controller (IAC). I've been told that the Merc OEM ones tend to fail around 350 hrs. or so. I have twin 4.3's Mercs and that was exactly what I was experiencing...at ~340hrs. I swapped one for...

Anybody out here have any experience with this topic? I'd like to know what steps are required to do this properly what taxes/duties/both? are expected to be paid. Any other information or anecdotal experience and/or links would be appreciated. Thanks in advance and happy boating.

Q: Do the fish actually swim that fast? :LOL:

Solved!!! Finally found a competent marine repair shop just south of Ottawa. As noted above, the port side u-joint bellows was dislodged at transom (probably just above the waterline). So when sitting at the dock, no water would come in but as soon as the boat moved, it would permit water...

We actually looked at the 330 but don't like a door on the aft cabin closing off the natural air flow. We don't have the luxury of a shore powered dock and do pretty much all "wilderness" boating on the hook where there are zero amenities. therefore, we much prefer the open concept, better...

In this current market, we'll list for $89,900.00 (CDN). Very low hours for the age (~360) and the generator has less than 50 hrs on it. Canvas is in good shape...keeps the rain and mosquitoes out lol!

Update...currently being repaired. The port u-joint bellows detached at transom according to tech. Have also given instructions to do a reseal on all below the water line through-hull fittings and to replace port side transom seal as well as inspect transom. Will update when results are known.