Bought my first boat ever and I'm finding there is not as much info in one place for boats as there are for dirt bikes (i.e. - thumpertalk) and cars (nasioc and bimmerforums.com).
Edit: I found this manual which will be very useful... any other comments below will be much appreciated!
http://www.indmar.com/Libraries/Manu...nual.sflb.ashx
First off I bought a 2002 Supra Launch. It is not in the best of shape but was around $10k less than other similar boats and so I figured with a little elbow grease and some parts I could more than bridge that gap. The fluids look fine and I'll replace them anyhow. Plugs don't indicate any problems but the spark plug wires are a bit rusted and need replacing. There are some "air" hoses that are not connected anymore and so those will need replacing. Some other hoses look like they are worn and I'll post pics to help identify them. Lastly, the trailer has one wheel lug stud missing and all the bolts holding the carpeted wood are rusted and the washers are loose. Hoping it will be good for another year so I can fix it all next winter (with exception of the wheel lug stud).
Here is a preliminary list of parts I'd like to get but I'm not 100% sure about part numbers, etc. Could anyone help me out with that? I've already ordered the Clymer manual for the Indmar engines and I'll get that next week. Also, if there are any other items I should have on this list it would be much appreciated. I'll upload some pictures tonight at home and I have a few more questions about some of the things that don't look quite right to me.
1. impeller kit - Johnson
2. impeller puller tool (I love making excuses to buy new tools)
3. fuel filter
4. spark plugs
5. spark plug wires
6. oil - 15w40
7. oil filter
8. transmission oil
9. pcv valve
10. hose for exhausting engine bay area to back of boat.
I tested the batteries last night and they are fine reading 12.5 and 12.6 volts after sitting for 6 months. I already bought a Marinco 2 battery charger and they are being charged as we speak.
Cheers!
Daniel