We plan to do a thorough polish/wax in the off season on our new to us boat. Not sure when it was last done. Probably using the McGuire's three step process, but willing to look at other suggestions. Logistically, how do you actually work on the boat when it is way above your head? Do you rent scaffolding? Just go up and down a ladder? Also, how do you mark where you have worked when the boat is white and the compound/wax is white??

..and what are they for. Just bought a boat and exploring..

I am looking for a 3297 or 3697 along the Mississippi in Minnesota or Wisconsin. As with many boats this year, they are few and far between. Boat selling sites and Craigslist only takes one so far. Am hoping that there is someone here that is looking to make a move from theirs.

thanks!
Eric

Hello everyone. I need to purchase a bilge heater for a 1997 350 Mariner. Does anyone suggest a particular brand and size? I have been told the "XTREME" heaters are the best but wanted to see opinions of this group. Also, does the bilge have an outlet or receptacle down in it? Haven't seen one yet but not sure. Thanks for any advise on this topic.

Rod here, new to the site and have a lot of questions about our 1985 3697, about water heater ,A/C systems ect.

Hi, New owner here, don't have all details at hand yet and not much documentation came with the boat so I'm full of questions.

Small family, first (motor)boat and a winter ahead to get her up to speed.

This one was imported from Canada or the US around 1990-1992 to Belgium. At that time equipped with V8 petrol engines. Quite soon refit with 4-cylinder Volvo Penta diesel engines. Imported into The Netherlands some years ago and not used as much as planned so put up for sale.

Some maintenance was done, some interior items were removed adn upholstery renewed.

All in all at the moment a nice inside, a somewhat dirty and worn exterior. Engines are good though, drives OK and that was my main worry. Bit of damage of physical experiences long ago but nothing that can't be fixed or at least put in decent order.

So soon I'll be looking for info on the electrics and hopefully some background information on this particular version of the 26. Others we've seen around here are 28 or the earlier model 26.

Came across this today. Looks like it can be useful to put everything boat related in one place and look it up any time. Anyone have any experience with this? https://theboatapp.com

This is a proactive maintenance undertaking. At 2000 hours, which is when the maint. manual recommends it, I would like to remove the injectors from my 2003 Volvo Penta TAMD 75 PA diesel engines and send the injectors out for testing and reconditioning. I will remove and reinstall the injectors and would appreciate any advise on this process. Any precautions or mess avoidance would be appreciated. Any recommendations on where to send them for reconditioning? Guesses on how much $$ I am looking at? Thank You

Hello. My 355 tranny slips and revs out only after running for 15 minutes. 2 questions.

1. It was suggested it may be overheating. Could this be the cause? My next run I’ll put a laser temp huge on it and compare with the other. What should the temp be?
2. If not, tranny removal. Can this be done in the water and what are the instructions to do so? I’m concerned about the prop shaft and have been told several different things, including my boat might sink. It has drip less seals and the 355 has long shafts supported by a bearing support below the boat.

I’d like to know for sure and not just suggestions please. Also one of the Hull valves is stuck open and should be changed on my next haul out.

I have a couple little issues with my 2003 360 Sport Sedan. For the life of me, I cannot find any OEM replacement parts online. I found the parts manual and the part numbers of what I am looking for. When I google search, Amazon search, and eBay search, I come up with nothing.

Please help!