Bust Out Another Thousand

[Cobraman]

My Dad and I picked up a boat this weekend. He has been wanting one and was able to trade for services to get this one. 1999 Reinell 197. Mercruiser 5.0. 225hp. Was one of those "ran when parked two years ago" deals- but with a quick battery charge it cranked right up. It is in good shape - just needs some serious interior TLC and some deep cleaning. I'm pretty stoked.

[46Tbird]

Nice score. Hopefully everything works well.

I had a friend that bought a boat a couple of years ago. It ran perfectly but had a nasty crack in the block that wasn't evident until lake water started pumping through it.

[Cobraman]

Nice score. Hopefully everything works well.

I had a friend that bought a boat a couple of years ago. It ran perfectly but had a nasty crack in the block that wasn't evident until lake water started pumping through it.

Either way, it was a case that he wasn't going to get paid a dime on anyway so we cant lose. I'm hoping it all works out- i wish it was a fishing boat but beggars cant be choosers.

[Denny]

We've been fortunate with the one my father-in-law bought last year. We got two good months near the end of last year and put it away. I had to replace the ignition switch this year and it fired up like a champ. We took it out on Joe Pool and ran the hell out of it. I'm going to try to get at least 100 hours of alone time on it this year... just me and my pole (fishing pole).

Boat slips are an awesome investment if you use the boat multiple times a week.

[Cobraman]

Boat slips are an awesome investment if you use the boat multiple times a week.

I wish I had the money. Luckily we've got room on the driveway because I finally got rid of ole' fofisix. I'm really trying to keep cost at a minimum because I've still got work to do on the CRASH-mobile. Just changing the oil, plugs, cleaning it up and paying sales tax to re-up tags.

God forbid there be anything else, but back to the OP title....

[Tremor14]

I'd be your +1 Denny!

[Denny]

I'd be your +1 Denny!

PM me a number. I think he's picking up the slip when he gets back into town.

[Denny]

I wish I had the money. Luckily we've got room on the driveway because I finally got rid of ole' fofisix. I'm really trying to keep cost at a minimum because I've still got work to do on the CRASH-mobile. Just changing the oil, plugs, cleaning it up and paying sales tax to re-up tags.

God forbid there be anything else, but back to the OP title....

If you use the boat several times a month, it'll pay off in time, hauling fuel and loading/unloading issues and frustrations.

[VaderTT]

cool boat, but love the fox!

[Cobraman]

it'll pay off in time, hauling fuel and loading/unloading issues and frustrations.

That's what friends are for.

[Denny]

True

[barronj]

Sweet score, I like the lines.

You can get a boat cover from Academy (spend the money on their most expensive one, it's not more than $150) and strap it down, it will keep the rain out, and the leaves and crap out too.

You might also pick up a large bottle of ethanol treatment/additive, not sure of the age of your boat, but if you spend $25 on the large bottle, it might last you all season. It's 32oz I think (it's clear bottle, dark blue engine treatment) and 1oz treats 10 gallons.

I know a guy with one of those, red & white, and it sounds wicked. Is the exhaust above the water line?

Be sure to check the tires and the hubs on the trailer, get a spare, and the essentials for changing a tire on the roadside.

[Cobraman]

Sweet score, I like the lines.

You can get a boat cover from Academy (spend the money on their most expensive one, it's not more than $150) and strap it down, it will keep the rain out, and the leaves and crap out too.

You might also pick up a large bottle of ethanol treatment/additive, not sure of the age of your boat, but if you spend $25 on the large bottle, it might last you all season. It's 32oz I think (it's clear bottle, dark blue engine treatment) and 1oz treats 10 gallons.

I know a guy with one of those, red & white, and it sounds wicked. Is the exhaust above the water line?

Be sure to check the tires and the hubs on the trailer, get a spare, and the essentials for changing a tire on the roadside.

Thanks for the advice man. The few seconds of the exhaust that I heard sounded pretty wicked - not sure where it exits though.

[mstng86]

pulling it with the 86?

[TRAILBLAZER]

The exhaust comes out of the propeller .

You didn't run it without being hooked up to H2o did you ?