Diy Boat Trailer

Looking to buy a 17-20 foot used boat. To give you an idea of what style I like, a Sea Ray 180 or Bayliner. Not really into the center consoles like the Mako and Boston Whaler. Boat to be used in the ocean on weekends and stored in a garage on its trailer.


Would you go with the straight outboard engine or is a inboard/outboard ok? Have heard the outboards are more designed for saltwater use and the in/out are car engines (and more difficult to work on.

What are some things to look for and how old is too old?

Been focussing my search on 1998 to current and trying to be under the $12k range with a trailer and the normal accessories.
Some Additional information:
Boat is being used in Florida in the Gulf of Mexico (salt water).

A friend and experienced boater advised me to shy away from the I/O due to corrosion which is enhanced by being in an enclosed space even with the air intakes. I am fairly handy and will do most of the work, but would like to find a newer engine.

Thanks for the answers.

I/O is harder to steer at slow speeds. I/O may have leakage problems causing the boat to sink at dock. Be sure to check the gaskets on an old boat. I/O or outboard may be used in salt or fresh. It is a good idea to clean the salt off after use in salt, including running water through it. If it is raw water cooled, check the system. You probably should get a survey

2007-07-16 11:00:13 by tenfuchs

The MakerBaker.org gang takes on the Inception trailer making it their own using a Flip cam, a beagle, and some imagination.

I'm trying to find the name of a TV show that I stumbled upon on (Virgin media) a couple of months ago, probably on Discovery, Nat Geographic, History or something similar.

The show consisted of an English bloke (cockney I think) who had a house in France and it covered him as he went about doing DIY projects- the one I saw showed him converting what looked like a van top into a little rowing boat- he made a trailer to go with it. Also there was an ad at the end where he was making some kind of boiler housing.

Does anyone know the name of this show? Also where to get the series?! Many thanks for any advice!
"I'm trying to find the name of a TV show that I stumbled upon on (Virgin media) a couple of months ago, probably on Discovery, Nat Geographic, History or something similar.

The show consisted of an English bloke (cockney I think) who had a house in France and it covered him as he went about doing DIY projects- the one I saw showed him converting what looked like a van top into a little rowing boat- he made a trailer to go with it. Also there was an ad at the end where he was making some kind of boiler housing.

Does anyone know the name of this show? Also where to get the series?! Many thanks for any advice!"

Y'all suck! The show came on randomly on Discovery Shed and gave me the answer. The series was The Salvager.
Thanks for nothing!

Well there you go Congrads on finding your own answer.


* Have a Good Day *

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2009-05-14 07:32:07 by rhys_himself

Price: $55.11 $15.75

Easy to use gravity flow system
Saves time and money season after season
Allows flushing and preparation of boat engine for winter storage with just five gallons of antifreeze and your flusher

is it too much tags? these are all the tags i put in
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2008-10-13 06:11:57 by mikejerkfe24

Price: $99.99 $38.55

Flips down for easy use, flips up to keep counters clear
Compatibility: VESA 50/75/100mm
Fits 10"-18" displays