Search results

  1. bsteckel

    need advice on used outboard purchase...

    all good info .. thanks i am making a deal on a flotation type bracket to hopefully help with some of those issues.. but avoiding extra weight would be a plus ..
  2. bsteckel

    need advice on used outboard purchase...

    what do you think about goin to a 225 ... price is right, but i was told that my max on my boat may be 200?????
  3. bsteckel

    looking for a reasonable place to keep my boat in Bethany Beach, DE area ...

    does anyone know of a "fair" marina in the indian river bay area of DE where i can keep my boat? i was thinking of getting a price if possible to just keep it there on the trailer, but better yet would be a slip in the water if possible. i know the latter can be quite expensive. but at diesel...
  4. bsteckel

    need advice on used outboard purchase...

    excellent info, guys ... a few more questions .. ferm .. when you say "early" what years are referring to? i have been looking at a 1990 johnson 225 ... states less than 100 hr on rebuilt power head .. controls and harness included $1000 and also a 1992 yamaha 200 ... stated 200-300 hrs...
  5. bsteckel

    need advice on used outboard purchase...

    i am starting to look around for an outboard motor for my 1985 20' fisherman originally with a sea drive that has expired. i have a ton of experience with cars, but not much with boat motors, especially outboard motors. i have already found a flotation type bracket, so that is done. from my...
  6. bsteckel

    Motor for Hammers Project V

    this looks like a good deal ... i am looking for an engine for my 85 fisherman 20' center console. i found a bracket, but looking for an engine. i have no info decal that shows max hp for my boat .. it is missing in action. would this be a good motor for my boat? i know a lot about cars...
  7. bsteckel

    lost out on ebay bid ... anyone have dimensions for engine bracket?

    has anyone built or had an engine bracket built and has the dimensions and specifications? i would like to take them to several people i know and see how much they would charge to make a single flotation type bracket for my 20 center console.. thanks
  8. bsteckel

    newbie here .. first post .. need help on engine bracket purchase...

    macojoe ... not doubting you .. just want to make sure .. sorry bout that. i will gamble with $100 ... but $500 ... boy, if that thing did not fit, i would hear it forever from my better half :) i may pass on it, as the price does seem to be a little high... i really have not seen that...
  9. bsteckel

    can you paint a galvanized trailer????

    thanks for the info ... that hammered finish looks great!!!!
  10. bsteckel

    wanting to start work on my boat ...

    thanks for the adivce .. how about stands for the boat???? .. i have seen some that look height adjustable and also angle adjustable to put under the boat for working on the bottom
  11. bsteckel

    can you paint a galvanized trailer????

    if so, is there any special prep work necessary. my trailer is in need of some rehab.... what paint has anyone used out there with success?
  12. bsteckel

    engine bracket wanted ...

    looking to start putting together the pieces i need for my repower .. have an 85 20' center console. looking at a bracket (flotation type) on ebay for 400-500 dollars for single outboard, no platform, aluminum .. not sure if this is a good deal. any other ideas to find a nice used bracket...
  13. bsteckel

    wanting to start work on my boat ...

    thanks for the info. anyone built their own stands? are they expensive? i do not want to drop a whole lot of money on stands for (hopefully) a one time use. thanks
  14. bsteckel

    newbie here .. first post .. need help on engine bracket purchase...

    i really want to make sure this bracket will work .. hate to drop $400-$500 to find out that the angle on this bracket will not fit my boat. macojoe ... R U sure? seems like a fair price based on the prices i got so far. thoughts???
  15. bsteckel

    newbie here .. first post .. need help on engine bracket purchase...

    pictures are on the way ... i found these numbers on the right rear corner of the boat.... WELF1839C585 F20 what does this tell you?
  16. bsteckel

    wanting to start work on my boat ...

    the need to remove the boat from the trailer arises more for the work that i need to do on the trailer as well as the bottom of the boat .. i need to get the old bottom paint off and clean it up. also the trailer is in need of new rollers, etc. pictures are coming. thanks
  17. bsteckel

    wanting to start work on my boat ...

    what is the best way to get my boat off my trailer and on some sturdy blocks in my driveway so i can start work on the repower? i want to make sure it is safely blocked up as i have kids and do not want to take any chances. what is the best thing to use for blocks and where should the boat be...
  18. bsteckel

    newbie here .. first post .. need help on engine bracket purchase...

    i have been viewing this site for a while and just picked up my center console last night. already looking for parts to complete a repower as the sea drive is dead. saw this on ebay ...
Back
Top