Recent content by RogerM

I had trouble starting my Honda 8 when I first got the boat....I found that advancing the throttle a little bit (it will only go a little bit when in neutral), in addition to using the choke seemed to really help. Usually starts now on the second pull. Hope I just didn't jinx myself! :D...

Tom, I've been keeping my boat at Dagmar's since last September. I just bought my boat over last summer and still haven't bought a tow vehicle (cart before the horse, so to speak :) ). So far keeping the boat there has worked out well for me. I live within a 20 minute drive of there pretty...

Doug, One comment to add: Make sure you note that the hole pattern for the Scotty bases is not square on the mounting bolts. There is much more (or some?) clearance inside the gunnel installed one direction. I had mine 90 degrees off at first, fortunately I noticed this before I got out...

Randy, I could show you an almost identical photo on my 1998...even on the same corner! I was considering the bolt/washer option for repair, it seems more secure than installing another pop rivet. While on this subject, does anyone know where I can buy a replacement end cap for the rub rail...

Thanks guys! If there are no know issues, then maybe any competent marine surveyor will work for the hull (and systems). The other purpose of the survey is to get my lender to put away their NADA book! Don - I found this to be the case with the one surveyor I was referred to yesterday...

Hi, I've been reading posts on this board for a while, but just signed up as I'm currently working on the purchase of a used 22 Cruiser. The information here has been a great help in learning about the boats! Was wondering if any of you had a recommendation for a marine surveyor (preferably...