Search found 29 matches

by cycleboater
Sun Dec 08, 2019 8:18 am
Forum: Mercruiser
Topic: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)
Replies: 10
Views: 5801

Re: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)

I plan on calling back and getting more details on this repair. He called me when I could not discuss it. After looking into it a bit, I am not certain why the cost is so much ($670) if it is simply a fitting on a sensor. It is my first experience with this dealer and their reputation is stellar ...
by cycleboater
Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Mercruiser
Topic: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)
Replies: 10
Views: 5801

Re: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)

I heard from the service department today. The oil is coming from the oil pressure sensor fitting. Not cheap to fix but better than a oil pan or some other engine leak. Hopefully this closes the loop on this topic.
by cycleboater
Sat Sep 07, 2019 8:02 am
Forum: Mercruiser
Topic: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)
Replies: 10
Views: 5801

Re: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)

I appreciate the suggestions. I hope it a line leak and not the engine itself....
by cycleboater
Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: Mercruiser
Topic: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)
Replies: 10
Views: 5801

Re: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)

100% certain its engine oil.
by cycleboater
Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Mercruiser
Topic: Oil in the bilge (496 HO)
Replies: 10
Views: 5801

Oil in the bilge (496 HO)

I was hoping that oil residue in my bilge was from something other than an oil leak (a spill or something). That hope is now diminished. I cleaned my bilge and the oil has returned. Where are the most likely areas on a 496 HO engine that oil would leak? I plan on getting a good light, mirror and ...
by cycleboater
Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed
Replies: 124
Views: 21134

Re: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed

Lake property inventory drops in the off season, making it a sellers market because there is less to choose from. Inventory increases in the spring. At least that is the way it works around here.

My $0.02, unless you are purely an investor, don't let a few or several thousand dollars mess up a ...
by cycleboater
Fri Oct 12, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: The Marina
Topic: My new ride for the Motorcycle guys
Replies: 36
Views: 7318

Re: My new ride for the Motorcycle guys

That is a sweet Katoom. I've been racing Hare Scrambles, GNCC's and Enduros on a KTM since 2003. My next bike will probably be a dual sport or an adventure bike. Enjoy in good health!
by cycleboater
Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed
Replies: 124
Views: 21134

Re: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed






I pretty much did the same thing Cycle. I put a offer on mine about 3hrs after it hit the MLS. I called the agent right away to setup a showing for that weekend. She told me I was already the 9th person that had called to setup a showing. So I called the wife and said if this is the place ...
by cycleboater
Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:39 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed
Replies: 124
Views: 21134

Re: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed



We house hunted for 3 years and made an offer on our lake house sight unseen within 1 hour of it hitting MLS. By the time we got to tour the house the next day, there was already a nice little stack of business cards left behind by realtors who had been giving showings over the past 24 hours ...
by cycleboater
Thu Oct 11, 2018 11:15 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed
Replies: 124
Views: 21134

Re: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed



We house hunted for 3 years and made an offer on our lake house sight unseen within 1 hour of it hitting MLS. By the time we got to tour the house the next day, there was already a nice little stack of business cards left behind by realtors who had been giving showings over the past 24 hours ...
by cycleboater
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:28 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed
Replies: 124
Views: 21134

Re: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed

We house hunted for 3 years and made an offer on our lake house sight unseen within 1 hour of it hitting MLS. By the time we got to tour the house the next day, there was already a nice little stack of business cards left behind by realtors who had been giving showings over the past 24 hours ...
by cycleboater
Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:55 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed
Replies: 124
Views: 21134

Re: Who owns a Lake Home ? Advice needed

We've owned a lake front condo and now a lake house. There are pros and cons to each, but we far and away prefer the lake house, especially with the age of our children now, who are young adults with an entourage. OUr lake house is 55 minutes door to door from our primary residence. If it were 5 ...
by cycleboater
Tue Sep 04, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Full Custom Boat Cover - for 232 mode - with pics
Replies: 16
Views: 5081

Re: Full Custom Boat Cover - for 232 mode - with pics

That looks great. You'll love it. I had a very similar cover for my prior boat, but the material was Sunbrella and the skirt was not separate from the cover, all one piece. Probably the best investment I made for boating accessories. My prior boat was stored on an uncovered lift for 10 years and did ...
by cycleboater
Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: New Member - Lake Norman, NC
Replies: 19
Views: 3231

Re: New Member - Lake Norman, NC

Ok, cool. Most weekends we spend some time in Cocktail Cove or at least drop in for a visit. We'll be off the lake for the next two weekends, but we will definitely be back to enjoy the September weather and less crowded lake. Hope to see you out there soon.--Sam

I must apologize for the slaying ...
by cycleboater
Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: Member Introduction and Photos
Topic: New Member - Lake Norman, NC
Replies: 19
Views: 3231

Re: New Member - Lake Norman, NC

Welcome! I boat on LKN as well. Beautiful boat.

Was you in Cocktail Cove (Trump National) two Saturdays ago? I cruised by a boat like your's in my blue w/ yellow stripe 276 two weekends ago.