What do I need to do?

Think a dealer told me:

• lower unit replace gear oil (got it)
• fog cylinders (how important is this?)
• add fuel stabilizer to gas
• put antifreeze in live well (what does this mean. Where?)
• take out batteries ( can they sit in a cold garage? I have 3 of them, so can I rotate the maintainer, or do I need 3 maintainer? Why is it important to keep them charged? Any safety tips?)

What else do i need to do. There are probably lots of things I can do; which are important?

Also, the carpet is a little wet. How can I dry it? Is that important? I don't have a garage to put it in. I will cover it.

Are there any good resources for pricing used boats? My powerboat feels more like an unused swimming platform atm so I want to sell it and get a sailboat. Appreciate any insights.

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For you speed boat lovers out there the 2024 Key West World Championships starts this weekend. Famous Social influencers "Dude Perfect" teamed up with RTH TV to have it live stream for free on their new Streaming App Victory+ Download Victory+ Here and your welcome

Just recently bought a 97 Bayliner Capri 2050 with the mercruiser 5.7... I do not know shit about boats (75% purchase decision was for the boyfriend) I've been looking everywhere and trying to figure out what kind of oil filter I will need for it. Going to winterize and change the oil this weekend. Could anyone help me out on what oil filter I'll need? I'd like to be lucky enough to pick one up before taking the old one out and driving 30+ minutes to a store to match.

What oil do you guys use in you engines?

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Anyone here a boat owner in CA? We moved two years ago, filed the appropriate address change dmv paperwork when we moved our boat and last year, 2023, I received an unsecured tax bill from old county only which I paid.

I just went online to pay property taxes for our old address (which we still own but as a rental) and my address search pulled up a tax bill for this year on the boat. It’s obviously late now - they must have sent it to our old address and my tenants didn’t let me know. I have already paid our unsecured property tax bill on the boat for the new/current county where we reside/store the boat. I will call the assessor office on Monday morning but has anyone experienced this? I’m hoping I won’t be responsible for double taxes on this boat that we never use.

I’ve got an older 1950s style pressure tank and a 1975 Johnson 9.9 outboard. The tank uses dual fuel lines and the outboard has the more modern single line connection. I’d like to use them together. What’s the best way to do this? Do I simply hook up the fuel side and let the air side breathe? Do they make hoses or connectors that adapt? I have done some googling but haven’t found much. Most of what I find is people converting their 1950s outboards to single line

I purchased my boat used. 2002 Bass Tracker, with 60 HP 2004 Mercury engine.

How much water should come out of the Tell Tale? I got some weeks tangled on the intake, and now much water doesn't come out of the tell tale. However, I don't know how much came out before. Is it important that I get a strong, continual flow? If so, any tips?

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a project for my dad, who has a Grady White Freedom 235 dual console, and he’s asked me to make a bow cover for the boat. While I have plenty of sewing and manufacturing experience (I’ve got the machines, grommets, and tools ready), I’m not sure where to start with the dimensions or if there’s any kind of support system needed for the cover.

If anyone has experience making or installing boat covers—especially for a Grady White—or can point me in the right direction on dimensions, support systems, or material recommendations, I’d really appreciate it! I want to make sure I get it right for him.

Thanks in advance for your help!