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Forum: Powered Boats 28-07-2022, 20:39
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By tuffr2
Ramp slippery - I know this but still fell - ouch

I have a water craft that I need to step on fender on the trailer to get onto my water craft which is a PWC. This whole operation is fraught with danger as I need to step into the moss/algea covered...
Forum: Powered Boats 27-03-2022, 20:47
Replies: 73
Views: 16,641
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Trailering express cruiser... what size?

I think most trailerable cabin cruisers will weigh around 7,000lbs with a 2,500lb trailer. That is a total weight of close to 10,000lbs.

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Forum: Powered Boats 27-03-2022, 16:59
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

Sounds like I can get a long life out of a 4 cycle outboard. And does not seem like any HP rating is better or worse than any other. That is great news. I am thinking 150HP on the low end and 300HP...
Forum: Powered Boats 25-03-2022, 17:37
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

I didn't have an umbrella and worse I never thought I would drop the tool. It was funny as the water was clear and for .25 seconds I thought about diving in at try to get it but it was sinking really...
Forum: Powered Boats 25-03-2022, 12:02
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

Working on an outboard I have been known to drop a tool in the water. It surprised me as I do not drop tools.
Forum: Powered Boats 25-03-2022, 08:14
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

That was my old method of fixing anything - do it myself. But now that I am officially a senior I tend to do less and less of the work. Sad, but true.

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Forum: Powered Boats 25-03-2022, 02:57
Replies: 73
Views: 16,641
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Trailering express cruiser... what size?

I towed a 5th wheel for several years. I wanted to be no higher than 13.5' as that is the hight of a semi truck trailer. If a semi truck can go thru the tunnel so can I.

What is more troublesome...
Forum: Powered Boats 20-03-2022, 20:11
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

Chotu - thanks. That is a cool web site.

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Forum: Powered Boats 20-03-2022, 17:49
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

I am looking for fuel burn at 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 RPM on a Yamaha 250 and 300HP 4 cycle outboards.

As most boat owners know it is the joy of being out on the water just floating on the...
Forum: Powered Boats 19-03-2022, 09:23
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

I think most modern outboards are direct injected too. That helps economy some. I agree, for the most part engines are built better with new designs and fewer moving parts. Again my friend had a 60...
Forum: Powered Boats 18-03-2022, 22:35
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

I plan to use the outboard in fresh water most of the time. If I explore the 1000 island area that might be a little salty I think. There are plenty of inland lakes to explore like Lake Cumberland...
Forum: Powered Boats 18-03-2022, 17:35
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

I had one I/O and felt it rode thru the water and my outboards rode on top of the water. I prefer the feel of an outboard.

I am reading a few forums and see the 4 cycle outboards still rev to...
Forum: Powered Boats 18-03-2022, 04:39
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

My outboard experience has all be 2 cycle. 55HP Evenrude, 85 HP Force, and 100HP Sea Ray (Mercury).

I now have a 2018 SeaDoo GTX 230.

I would like to buy a cabin cruiser outboard. The engine...
Forum: Powered Boats 18-03-2022, 00:47
Replies: 61
Views: 7,327
Posted By tuffr2
Longevity of the new 4 cycle outboards ?

When I got into boating I tended to lean toward outboard powered boats. These were 2 cycle. Lots of power and fun to run. But they were known to have about half the longevity as the I/O engines. I...
Forum: Powered Boats 13-03-2022, 22:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,836
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Buying a cruiser - confused about engines

I am seeing more and more outboard powered cruisers. To me, if using a boat in salt water an outboard is a really good option. In outboard power you will be looking at twin engines.

I am looking...
Forum: Powered Boats 08-03-2022, 16:58
Replies: 87
Views: 8,557
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Powerboats and the rice of fuel

Humm, the price of oil has been going up way before Putin's war. Just look when the price started to climb. Putin's war is not helping but either is the president.

I am taking a guess when they...
Forum: Powered Boats 07-03-2022, 04:09
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Nor-Tech 52 Center Console

If I looked up the right boat that is a high performance center console. But I did not see twin diesel engines but big outboards pushing the boat fast.

It looks like the boat can take more that...
Forum: Powered Boats 04-03-2022, 04:18
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Looking for a cobalt 302 in Europe

That is an expensive used boat. I seeing prices over 100g's in the U.S. for a 2011. Try www.boattrader.com and www.boats.com as those are what I use.

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Forum: Powered Boats 26-02-2022, 20:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,293
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Towable boats

I am figuring on a 1,200 to 1,500 lb. trailer. So yes, the truck would be towing the trailer with a big ole boat on it I towed smaller boats with zero sway. I used undersized tow vehicles and still...
Forum: Powered Boats 26-02-2022, 18:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,293
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Towable boats

I think a F-150 could easily tow a Ranger Tug R-23 or the Cutwater 24. But probably not the Regal 26 XO and maybe not the Baja 25 Outlaw or a Ranger Tug R-27.

I would be towing 500 miles in some...
Forum: Powered Boats 26-02-2022, 15:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,293
Posted By tuffr2
Towable boats

What boat and what do you tow it with? I have a 2017 F-250 that could tow the boats I am looking for. Ranger Tug 27, Regal 26 XO, Cutwater 24, and Baja 25 outlaw.

I would like to get a smaller...
Forum: Powered Boats 21-02-2022, 20:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Talk me off the ledge

Agree the Cutwater 24 is probably the way to go. I am liking the Cutwater slightly better than the Ranger Tug. Are these two boats built by the same company?

Like GMC is a little nicer than Chevy...
Forum: Powered Boats 19-02-2022, 20:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By tuffr2
Re: Talk me off the ledge

I failed to mention that the Baja 30 Outlaw has a nice cuddy cabin but with twin powerful I/O engines is a 70 mph plus boat. Has me thinking cheap/expensive fun. Cheap because these boats are older....
Forum: Powered Boats 19-02-2022, 17:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By tuffr2
Talk me off the ledge

I started looking at the 23 Ranger Tug, Cutwater 24, and even the Regal 26 XO. All outboards which I believe would be better for longer use because it is easier to drain the water from the engine.
...
Forum: Powered Boats 18-02-2022, 10:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,623
Posted By tuffr2
Re: How to charter a trawler to "try out" onboard living

Thinking outside the walls. Many people including me lived for awhile (6 years) in an RV. That is much easier than living on a boat. Maybe you could rent an RV just to see if that is doable. You...
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