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by kettcb
Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Adding a second battery
Replies: 7
Views: 2882

Re: Adding a second battery

That sounds like reason enough alone to spend the $500. Or be the first boat that carries jumper cables!
by kettcb
Tue May 19, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: Maintenance and Storage
Topic: rinda scan tool
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

Re: rinda scan tool

I wonder if there's an OBDII port where basic codes could be read or cleared using a car scanner?
by kettcb
Tue May 19, 2015 7:59 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 2
Views: 1863

Re: Spark plugs

Volvo says change every two years using their plugs, or every year if you use someone else's. But considering the Volvo comes with Champion plugs, it doesn't seem to make much difference in real life. I've read that people have had good luck with the AC 41-993 plugs too, and they're far cheaper than...
by kettcb
Tue May 19, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Adding a second battery
Replies: 7
Views: 2882

Re: Adding a second battery

I think having an ACR that automatically switches between batteries so you're not fussing while using the boat is a lot more useful than an alternator field disconnect, unless the batter switch is unusually accessible. In my Cobalt, it's under a seat (that always has stuff in it and someone on it).
by kettcb
Tue May 19, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Here's a review of the 27' pontoon
Replies: 4
Views: 2307

Re: Here's a review of the 27' pontoon

I think it looks fine from the side until you get down to the pontoons, where it sort of looks like a paddleboat shell dropped over a regular pontoon. I'm sure they will fine-tune it as they get customer feedback, but I agree it looks a lot better on the inside than the outside.
by kettcb
Tue Mar 31, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: Watersports
Topic: Airhead Mega Ruckus from Walmart
Replies: 37
Views: 9097

Re: Airhead Mega Ruckus from Walmart

Thanks - nice find.
by kettcb
Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Watersports
Topic: Airhead Mega Ruckus from Walmart
Replies: 37
Views: 9097

Re: Airhead Mega Ruckus from Walmart

Link?
by kettcb
Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Cobalt sues Sea Ray over fold-down swim step
Replies: 52
Views: 9343

Re: Cobalt sues Sea Ray over fold-down swim step

Looks like they are probably saying that spring bias thing is different on theirs.
by kettcb
Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:07 am
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Buying a used boat
Replies: 7
Views: 39533

Re: Buying a used boat

Aren't there some states that don't title boats?
by kettcb
Mon Mar 30, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Rundown of higher end coaxial speakers
Replies: 17
Views: 4141

Re: Rundown of higher end coaxial speakers

How do these compare to the MB Quart 6.5"
by kettcb
Thu Mar 05, 2015 7:18 pm
Forum: Older Boats and Series
Topic: Here's a review of the 27' pontoon
Replies: 4
Views: 2307

Here's a review of the 27' pontoon

$100k for a pontoon isn't my cup of tea, but it must be for some. With video: http://www.boatingmag.com/marker-one-pl ... series-m27
by kettcb
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Boat insurance
Replies: 2
Views: 820

Re: Boat insurance

I should get more quotes and make sure they all cover the same thing. Thanks.
by kettcb
Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:19 pm
Forum: Cobalt Boats General
Topic: Boat insurance
Replies: 2
Views: 820

Boat insurance

Does anybody reading this forum know where to get the best deal on boat insurance? I'm getting a new Cobalt boat and it seems like prices are all over the map.