How often do you go? I live within 5 miles of you. Happy to tow your boat and cover your gas - like use my credit card to fill up your tank after a trip, not throw you $5.

I'm 2 months from buying a boat, just trying to figure out what this will really cost me - 3x was one response

really i hope that wouldnt be entirely true

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Posted by Barf

EBR

Member since Feb 2015

3727 posts

Posted on 8/9/16 at 6:39 pm to Larry Gooseman

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I'm 2 months from buying a boat, just trying to figure out what this will really cost me - 3x was one response really i hope that wouldnt be entirely true

It varies from boat to boat. Some people go their whole lives without ever having boat problems, while other can't keep their junk running.

Simple things will go a long way. Before you put the boat back in the garage, take off the cowling and give the hoses a quick once over, same for fuel filters. Make sure the ground under the lower unit is clean and free of debris so if you have a lower unit leak it's obvious next time you pull the boat out. Flush your motor, run your carbs dry if that's your thing. Pull a plug every other trip to check for fowling. Spend that hundo on a good battery tender. Check your bearing temps every time you pull the trailer.

Most importantly, buy a factory service manual!!!!

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Posted by cheezag03

H-town

Member since Sep 2011

608 posts

Posted on 8/11/16 at 9:06 am to Larry Gooseman

I like to go once a week in the summer, but this summer I've only gone about 5 trips. Last week I was out in Llano chainsawing mesquites. The spindle weld on my axle had cracked back in May and my replacement axle was on backorder for a few weeks which delayed some engine work so June was pretty much shot. Was neck deep in work the first part of July. I'm definitely not on the fish right now.

I have a full boat this Saturday if weather permits, but I'll let you know if that changes. I like burn some weekday vacation here and there to avoid crowds as well. I'm no pro. Sometimes I get them and sometimes not.

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Posted by tiger693