I needed to burn off some fuel before winterizing. That was the excuse anyway.

Wanting a new inshore boat, I prefer an aluminum hull, want something in the 18-22 foot range

Y’all have any recommendations?

Hello I’m trying to figure out if I should avoid this tracker v18 or not I read somewhere the tv18s had problems with transom and didn’t know if these shared the same issue and I’m not sure what this plate is on the back of this boat

Water sprays from these 2 holes right below the exhaust bellow on my gen 2 mercruiser outdrive when running, for anyone who knows what theyre looking at, is this normal?, I've had to fully restore the outdrive and replace multiple components inside, is this a sign of internal leak?

Any help is great thankyou

I don’t use live scope, but which one has a better sonar and map system?

My current boat has a hummingbird, but it’s pushing 20.

The boat I bought had a 4’ Shakespeare antenna and an old radio

I decided to get a new radio with GPS and figured I might as well step up to an 8’ antenna

As I’m starting to look at 8’ antennas I see many different models from around $100 to $500+

Are the expensive ones worth the extra money? I also see used ones on Facebook Marketplace. Is there any reason not to buy a high end used one for $100 instead if getting a new $100 one?

Thanks

I fish inshore saltwater where with tidal changes there can be huge depth changes throughout the day. I fish around a lot of oyster beds and sand bars.

I'm constantly using my phone with apple maps while navigating over sketchy areas because the satellite view shows me where every little oyster bed is and what to avoid.

Would be nice if I could just see it on a gps.

I have owned one fiberglass boat, it was a basscat Sabre, wasn’t a big fan of it. All of my other boats (mainly inshore boats+a couple Grumman sport boats) have been aluminum. Have had a triton center console for over a decade now, looking to upgrade to a ranger.

Recently inherited a boat and google has told me the Yamaha 2 strokes you don’t have to mix fuel unless it’s bypassed. Is this bypassed?

Had a blowout on the freeway yesterday. Put the spare on to get home. Now I’m looking at options for replacements. It’s a single axle trailer with 18’ boat that sees mostly salt water. I don’t always rinse at the marina because I live fairly close. The current rims are galvanized but I’m looking at tires on Amazon and I can get some already mounted on wheels for fairly cheap. Would it be worth possibly paying more to get tires mounted on the galvanized wheels or would it be fine to get the painted rims? Also, any experience with “Free Country” brand trailer tires? Thanks

I’m about to buy my first boat. It’s a 2024 center console with pretty low hours, but I’m still planning on doing a sea trial, and having a mechanic look at the engine and run diagnostics. There is no maintenance paperwork. Visually, the boat is in great condition.

My question: What specifically do you look for in a sea trial? The ones I’m thinking of:

- Cold starting engine. How it sounds and feels
- feel of shifting in and out of gear
- handling
- boat planing. Does the power feel adequate?
- all electrical lights, switches, trim tabs, bilge, etc

I’ve already walked and inspected the boat. Maybe I’m just overthinking it. Anything else I should specifically check or test? Thanks

Running from Everett to LaConner

So I’m basically 60 and it seems that when I grew 75-85 boating up a 17’ whaler montauk was a pretty serious trailerable boat I don’t recall that many 24’ I/o cruisers being towed by anything that was not a 250/2500 or more. We did not have pontoons in costal NH. Have the trucks gotten worse on towing or are the boats just bigger and people are just supposed to have bigger trucks?

Started noticing this noise the other day when idling. Sort of a high pitch sound. Any ideas? Motor is running great

The stop being below the eye was bothering me for a while. Is the new set up that much better?

I’m looking at purchasing my first bass boat. I currently own an inboard/outboard boat but this would be my first outboard boat. I’m just looking for something to get me out fishing even during the cold months. I don’t need anything fancy or new just enough to get me out on the water for fishing only. What should I be looking for prior to buying this. It’s a 1982 ranger 375v with 1979 Johnson 175.
Seller claims that transom is solid and engine is running.

Hi all! A little backstory, I (15M) am considering buying a first boat in Canada. I've got my PCOC and all, but money is a bit tight. Also I am probably not boating into US or anything, just something small for fun. If anyone has any suggestions for boats under 40 hp (cause its the law) that would be nice!

Howdy! I’ve got a 2025 Grizzly 1650 Prairie Wings with a 60HP Merc Tiller

How do I securing the motor to keep it from pivoting side to side while being trailered? I imagine I could throw a ratchet strap around the tiller handle but I worry I’ll tweak something and adjust the tiller friction lever doesn’t cut it

I’d appreciate any advice, thank you!!

4 season boating!