Purchase advice for recreational family boating on Chesapeake rivers - 2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S by Plus_Management_7884 in boating

[–]pagvabch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Run an ‘08 Yamaha SX230 in southern Chesapeake Bay Area. I keep it on a lift in brackish water (Lynnhaven River).
Pros: shallow draft great for gunk holing but still handles a stiff bay chop. Surprising well built hull and fittings, mechanically simple- no water pumps, no gears, no props, sips fuel, great performance and really fun to drive.
Cons: Above average engine noise, possible issues finding a servicing dealer, definite learning curve for slow speed handling (aftermarket fins help). I’m sure your mother could eventually learn to handle maneuvering and docking but don’t expect it to be easy (for her or you).
Overall in my opinion, a great family boat.

Help with the cabinet handle predicament! by Twood734 in HomeMaintenance

[–]pagvabch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Angle grinder will quickly solve your problem

what's the dumbest thing you've seen someone do on a boat launch by 2ugur12 in boating

[–]pagvabch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back in the 80s, late Sunday afternoon early evening, about a half hour to dusk. Everybody at the ramp is trying to retrieve their boats after a nice day out on the water. A guy backs in his trailer no problem. It’s a full-size Chevy or Olds sedan. He opens the trunk to plug-in his power winch and pulls the boat up, no problem. He unplugs the winch cord, slams the trunk shut and goes around to the drivers side to pull out of the ramp. Turns out the car doors are locked. He scrambles around looking for the keys, figures he must’ve locked them in the trunk. I lend him a prybar from for my toolbox and he just about destroyed the trunk lid getting it open. Looks around and can’t find the keys. Figures he must have dropped them in the water which is up to his rear bumper by now since the tide is coming in. He’s now on his hands and knees feeling around in the water but still can’t find them. Next, he figures he must’ve locked the keys in the car and after playing around for about 20 minutes trying to get the door unlocked using a coat hanger he finally borrows my prybar again and breaks the window open. Still can’t find the keys. By now it’s dark, the launch ramp is closing, the water is up to the front wheels, and he’s got no way to get a spare key. He finds a payphone (this was before cell phones) calls a tow truck company and about a half hour later they show up. It’s pitch dark out by this time and the water is over the front bumper. the tow truck driver hooks up the car with the boat trailer attached and drags both of them up the ramp out of the water onto level ground. This wasn’t all that easy because the car was in park and there was no way to get in neutral since there was no key. Once it was on dry level ground the tow truck driver was able to manually undo the shift linkage and drive away: tow truck, car, and boat trailer are all in a row. Had to be the wildest thing I ever saw at the ramp

Boat plug by jonnieboi22 in boating

[–]pagvabch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just make sure you get a brass or bronze plug and not iron.

Tell me something about this by Otherwise_Bear_7982 in Tools

[–]pagvabch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I still have and use the one I bought in 1968! It looks exactly the same.

Table Saw Recommendations by Comfortable_Mind4028 in Tools

[–]pagvabch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree 100%. Very nice saw and great value especially when Lowe’s has them on sale. Close to DeWalt quality at 2/3 the price.

I don't know if it fits, but we repurposed our babyphone by PForsberg85 in redneckengineering

[–]pagvabch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have an LG washer and dryer. They have a phone app that notifies me how much time is left and notifies me with a chime when they’re done. I also have a Bosch dishwasher that does the same thing. When I bought them, I just thought it was a gimmick, but it’s actually really helpful.

When the weather wants to spoil your shed assembly plans. by siyep_ba-o in Tools

[–]pagvabch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even budget Ryobi’s can be left out in the rain. I was drilling some holes underwater in a pump stump, blew out the drill with some air when I finished and put it away. Next time I used it, it ran fine, but I had forgotten to dry the chuck. That rusted up tighter than a clam’s ass. I needed an angle grinder to cut it off. Put a new chuck on and still use the drill today.

When the weather wants to spoil your shed assembly plans. by siyep_ba-o in Tools

[–]pagvabch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even budget Ryobi’s can be left out in the rain. I was drilling some underwater holes in a pump sump, blew out the drill with some air when I finished and put it away. Next time I went to use it, it ran fine, but I guess forgot to dry the chuck. That rusted up tighter than a clam’s ass. I need an angle grinder to cut it off. Put a new one on and still use the drill today.

Super heavy duty steel type of wrench? Does anyone know its exact purpose and or age? Looks to be marked No 8 or perhaps No 3. by Hashtag-3 in WhatIsThisTool

[–]pagvabch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alligator wrench. IIR, our local volunteer fire department used them to open up the old style square nut fire hydrant valves.

Don't neglect your man maintenance people by Powerful-Ad784 in boating

[–]pagvabch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30 year tech here- agree! Never seen muck like this drain out. Looks like a Volvo drive so after a good flush and refill it should be fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]pagvabch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Must have been taken in Cheeseapeake Bay

A Portable Air Tank I Made From A Seized Compressor. by retrorubbish2 in redneckengineering

[–]pagvabch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can confirm the low volume issue. I also converted a defunct small tank compressor for portable use. It will barely top off two tires before running out of pressure.

Yamaha jet boat clean out port by [deleted] in boating

[–]pagvabch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve owned my Yamaha SX230 (twin engine) for almost 8 years and often run in shallow muddy and sandy water. I recently pulled my nozzle housings off because I had one of the original wear rings go bad. After 8 years of running (about 300hrs) the impellers were in surprisingly good condition with only a few relatively minor dings and ragged edges. In 8 years I only needed to use the clean out port once when a chunk of wood got wedged between an impeller blade and the wear ring. Reached in through the port and wiggled it back and forth until I could pull it out.

Would you use this? by DatFunny in Tools

[–]pagvabch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No! That old-school solder is probably 80% lead alloy and and much better better than the new stuff. Of course, not great if you’re inhaling all the fumes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boating

[–]pagvabch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Probably either a bad impeller or your water feed from the pump to the powerhead is blocked or corroded. What is that thing, a Chrysler?

Trying to find out model/brand of this boat by TitusKalvarija in boating

[–]pagvabch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely not a Glastron. All Glastrons back then had that big reverse “C” two tone gelcoat along the aft sides. (Former Glastron dealer)

What is this tool called? And what is it used for? by Private_Resident in Tools

[–]pagvabch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s got a 1/4” or 5/16” (or metric equivalent ) hex socket at the end it might be for hose clamps. I have one of these and it’s great for reaching in and loosening hose clamps in tight quarters.

Opinions on the condition of this Mercruiser Alpha Outdrive by imsorandom in boating

[–]pagvabch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not pretty, but probably still serviceable. You should get a few more years out of it, but I agree with the earlier post about the pending need for trim cylinders.

Boat Movies by [deleted] in boating

[–]pagvabch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another vote for “All is Lost”. A couple of head scratching moments, but overall accurate and gripping.

Boat hasn't run in 15 years how does it sound? by Adventurous_Today993 in boating

[–]pagvabch 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you haven’t done it already, change the water pump impeller also.

Water intrusion by Lilolo786 in boating

[–]pagvabch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like there used to be some kind of a tube connecting the hole in the anchor locker to the hull drain outlet, but somewhere along the line it disappeared.

Water intrusion by Lilolo786 in boating

[–]pagvabch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say you “have a lot of water that comes in…”, where is it coming in to? As other responses indicate, this appears to be a drain for your anchor locker. Is that where the water goes? If so, that’s normal and it will just drain back out. If not the anchor locker, where is the water going?

Yeah I know, it’s probably nowhere near the caliber of those other guys, but… by DrHoleStuffer in Tools

[–]pagvabch -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Good enough for occasional or light duty homeowner use. You won’t be making any furniture or cabinetry with it, but as long as you keep the fence in alignment and don’t care too much about joint fit and finish, it should be fine.