A thing of note, the sacrificial zincs have nothing to do with static electricity. 2 dissimilar metals in an electrolytic solution is the definition of a battery. That's what you have in every boat short of canoes or kayaks. Basically the goal is to put a sacrificial metal at points on your boat or in the sea chests that have a higher negative electrochemical capacity than the metals that are used to make up the boat and it's engine. Zinc blocks are generally used due to cost and availability even though other materials are superior in the role of cathodic protection. They essentially perform as the anode of the battery that your boat becomes when it is placed in water. Remember from basic chemistry that a battery is basically a controlled form of corrosion where the underlying reaction is oxidation. All your boat needs to do is be sitting in the wet and it is slowly being eaten away through oxidation, with the highest electrochemically reactive metals being reduced first.
We actually have this very same boat!! Think we have the SI version. Think the difference is that the trimming is blue inside Sadly, the engine has been nothing but trouble... shame, its such a joy!
Check for a PM. I've had over 20 boats of various sizes with my first when I was 16 and now I'm 61 and still have a boat. so I know what I'm talking about in my PM. Besides that, I worked at several marinas too.
No marine air conditioning, ? be fine up there but its HOT here in NC nice boat, im surprised they didnt put a 350 in that large of a boat or a 454,thats a big boat
Fuel injection doesnt do well sitting 85% of the time, Carbs are bad enough with this shitty ethonal gas they have these days , worst case scenerio you have to buy a 300 dollar carb if you hsave EFI? big bucks, one injector can cost 100 bucks and theres 8 of them the old Throttle Body injection would have been a good choice, im thinking the newer Mercruisers have the LS based engines but its been a few years since ive had a boat
well, I don't do much with marine engines but I do a lot of automotive builds. your guesstimate for injectors really depends on flow rate but ultimately I would say injectors would result in a better experience because they'll run e85. not second guessing you, just discussing my thoughts because my boat has been a nightmare for me since the increase in ethanol in fuel ...and I hear it from friends all the time. I'll take tips and knowledge haha
Really like your vid's. I just want to say, be careful. Owning a boat that big sucks in the northeast due to the so short season. You are in an awkward position, you don't own it, just did the $1800 dollar prep + pay the dock fees, this is not bad (boat wise) to captain a boat for 2 1/2 months. Tread cautiously in this relationship (you are WAY ahead in this at this time)!
Hey, it's all good, I'd hate to tell you how many impellers and or pump housings I've replaced (I did attend Merc Cruiser school) Here on Lake Michigan you could be in a world of hurt when your limited function pump gives it up High Fives ^5's
That's a nice size boat! I just looked them up and they don't seem to be too expensive. Most likely because they like to use a lot of fuel... Fuel is really expensive where I live.
Amesie's Automotive Corner Well you live in US. Gallon is around 4 dollars right? Here we have it around 8 :/ but yes it's still expensive to run that machine.
Nice :) My sister and I grew up with a 1984 Bayliner Ski boat on Lake Norman, NC at our Grandmothers lake house :) Many fun times and memories :)
A thing of note, the sacrificial zincs have nothing to do with static electricity. 2 dissimilar metals in an electrolytic solution is the definition of a battery. That's what you have in every boat short of canoes or kayaks. Basically the goal is to put a sacrificial metal at points on your boat or in the sea chests that have a higher negative electrochemical capacity than the metals that are used to make up the boat and it's engine. Zinc blocks are generally used due to cost and availability even though other materials are superior in the role of cathodic protection. They essentially perform as the anode of the battery that your boat becomes when it is placed in water. Remember from basic chemistry that a battery is basically a controlled form of corrosion where the underlying reaction is oxidation.
All your boat needs to do is be sitting in the wet and it is slowly being eaten away through oxidation, with the highest electrochemically reactive metals being reduced first.
We actually have this very same boat!! Think we have the SI version.
Think the difference is that the trimming is blue inside
Sadly, the engine has been nothing but trouble... shame, its such a joy!
Thats great buddy you deserve it. Happy boating
Fun adventures a coming! "Keep it out the seaweed" :-)
We'll be looking forward to cruisin' the Merrimack with you! Much better to fix it up and use it than own one!
Looks great man :) keep up the hard work. Boating is a great hobby.
SWEET DEAL!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU AND THE MRS. OUT ON THE HIGH SEAS!
I like your videos. looking forward to more vids.
Nice deal you got. Just remember the happiest days of a boat owner are the day you get it and the day you get rid of it!
eldoradony I just read this on reddit lol
Cool boat nice engine..... it would have a small nasty diesel in the UK
Can’t wait to get a boat this summer
That's a kick ass boat!
I enjoy your vids thanks!
Check for a PM. I've had over 20 boats of various sizes with my first when I was 16 and now I'm 61 and still have a boat. so I know what I'm talking about in my PM. Besides that, I worked at several marinas too.
Nice vid! That V8 love fuel! :)
just need some kenny chesney playin and a jolly roger flag.real nice boat for sure.
It's nicer than my apartment.
I haven't heard much from the 96 guy about the trailer, he said ha hasn't seen the hitch or the title to the car..
Have fun Amesie.
👍What year is this boat? Is it a year 2000? It looks great. I think I’m gonna get this exact same one. 👍
Not a big boat guy myself. I could use a motor powered kayak like yours though. Man powered kayaks area where I am at currently.
Good video.
Would love to take care and use that Bayliner. K.S Finland
You better keep the boat outta the cabbage ! Hey coastta gad .
just a fyi,the stove is electric and alcohol.check your fuse panel it will say breaker for stove. hope this helps you out.
No marine air conditioning, ? be fine up there but its HOT here in NC nice boat, im surprised they didnt put a 350 in that large of a boat or a 454,thats a big boat
Nice. Right hand drive? ;-)
Man! Your knowledge knows no bounds. Enjoy the fruits of your labor...
On a side note: What's with Mustie1 goin' private with his videos?
News to me..
I'm surprised that boat is not fuel injected considering it's not that old.
Me too..
that was my surprise as well, basically the same as my 89 Starcraft offshore fishing cuddy
Fuel injection doesnt do well sitting 85% of the time, Carbs are bad enough with this shitty ethonal gas they have these days , worst case scenerio you have to buy a 300 dollar carb if you hsave EFI? big bucks, one injector can cost 100 bucks and theres 8 of them the old Throttle Body injection would have been a good choice, im thinking the newer Mercruisers have the LS based engines but its been a few years since ive had a boat
well, I don't do much with marine engines but I do a lot of automotive builds. your guesstimate for injectors really depends on flow rate but ultimately I would say injectors would result in a better experience because they'll run e85. not second guessing you, just discussing my thoughts because my boat has been a nightmare for me since the increase in ethanol in fuel ...and I hear it from friends all the time. I'll take tips and knowledge haha
Just what I’m looking for
Wicked pissah dude
Really like your vid's. I just want to say, be careful. Owning a boat that big sucks in the northeast due to the so short season.
You are in an awkward position, you don't own it, just did the $1800 dollar prep + pay the dock fees, this is not bad (boat wise) to captain a boat for 2 1/2 months. Tread cautiously in this relationship (you are WAY ahead in this at this time)!
The exhaust bellows is not connected. Nice boat!
Yeah it's on the list
thats cool
A boat is a big hole you throw your money in,cant imagine how much to fill it up costs
ottimo video utile
Nicer than my house xD
Do not attempt to start the engines without water to the out drive(s) you will burn up the water pump impeller inside the drive
Lol duh.
Hey, it's all good, I'd hate to tell you how many impellers and or pump housings I've replaced (I did attend Merc Cruiser school)
Here on Lake Michigan you could be in a world of hurt when your limited function pump gives it up High Fives ^5's
That's a nice size boat! I just looked them up and they don't seem to be too expensive. Most likely because they like to use a lot of fuel... Fuel is really expensive where I live.
Here too
Amesie's Automotive Corner Well you live in US. Gallon is around 4 dollars right? Here we have it around 8 :/ but yes it's still expensive to run that machine.
you should get paid by him
Hey ! Cool Channel ! Maybe we will see you around sometime fellow TH-camr! If you see us again give us a toot and we will chat .
Nice
pritty sweet
This is a mid cabin boat, not an aft cabin.
BOAT.= .bust. out. another. thousand. love boats but they are bloody expensive to keep
How match pls help me
tarek elmrasy huh?
Keep it out of the seaweed.
that boat would not go very fast with a small block moter
Looks cluttered.. time to clean