263 Boat Fire !!
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263 Boat Fire !!
Last weekend we had an issue while underway. All 8 people on board are safe and no injuries. A friend in a different boat came to our assistance. I believe the fire was electrical, the adjuster just finished up and now I can tear into it to see if I can narrow down the cause. I will testify that the fire suppression system in the engine bay (that is where the fire started) bought us a lot of time to get off the boat.
I don't need to tell you that the Red Stripe is a total loss. I could use some advice on a value for some of the equipment.
2001 Heritage trailer (2000 miles on new tires)
Bimini top (was not on the boat)
Full winter cover with cut out for arch
Outdrive appears to be ok but prop is bent (Volvo Penta DP)
Any input will be helpful!
I don't need to tell you that the Red Stripe is a total loss. I could use some advice on a value for some of the equipment.
2001 Heritage trailer (2000 miles on new tires)
Bimini top (was not on the boat)
Full winter cover with cut out for arch
Outdrive appears to be ok but prop is bent (Volvo Penta DP)
Any input will be helpful!
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Re: 263 Boat Fire !!
Dang!! Glad to hear everyone is safe. Not sure on the values, keep the trailer in case you find another 263 or do you have something else in mind?
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Oh wow RedStripe...that just breaks my heart. So glad to hear everyone was ok.
Please keep us updated on the cause once you do some digging.
I could have used that arch cutout cover earlier. Would have paid $7-800 for it.
Bimini is probably worth $200 to $500. The color match may be the issue for other buyers.
Oh wow RedStripe...that just breaks my heart. So glad to hear everyone was ok.
Please keep us updated on the cause once you do some digging.
I could have used that arch cutout cover earlier. Would have paid $7-800 for it.
Bimini is probably worth $200 to $500. The color match may be the issue for other buyers.
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Re: 263 Boat Fire !!
WOW! I have the identical boat. Boat fires are extremely scary. I had a small fire on my fishing boat this summer. It was a 12 volt plug in receptacle that was the cause. I plugged a spot light in and the positive and negative wires ignited. Thank go I was standing there and ripped the wires out by hand. That hurt! I'm so happy no one was hurt on your boat. Sorry for your loss
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Trim down for what!
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Trim down for what!
Re: 263 Boat Fire !!
Oh my... That's terrible to see, but glad everyone got off without any issues! You should have no problem selling that trailer. There is always a 262 / 263 owner looking for one. Is your cover for the Fiberglass Arch or Stainless?
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Re: 263 Boat Fire !!
.Whippled263 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:20 am WOW! I have the identical boat. Boat fires are extremely scary. I had a small fire on my fishing boat this summer. It was a 12 volt plug in receptacle that was the cause. I plugged a spot light in and the positive and negative wires ignited. Thank go I was standing there and ripped the wires out by hand. That hurt! I'm so happy no one was hurt on your boat. Sorry for your loss
yes...when I first saw the pics of this post I thought it was yours buddy. Maybe his transom cushions were left at home.
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496 MagHO
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Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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2005 Cobalt 263
496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
Currently boatless (for now)
will fly for food
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Re: 263 Boat Fire !!
Glad everyone is OK.
I would think the trailer would be in the 5-7K range, or half the cost of a new one.
I would think the trailer would be in the 5-7K range, or half the cost of a new one.
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I ended up scoring a perfect matching set this summer for $400AsLan7 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:03 am.Whippled263 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:20 am WOW! I have the identical boat. Boat fires are extremely scary. I had a small fire on my fishing boat this summer. It was a 12 volt plug in receptacle that was the cause. I plugged a spot light in and the positive and negative wires ignited. Thank go I was standing there and ripped the wires out by hand. That hurt! I'm so happy no one was hurt on your boat. Sorry for your loss
yes...when I first saw the pics of this post I thought it was yours buddy. Maybe his transom cushions were left at home.
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Trim down for what!
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Trim down for what!
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I've been looking for a year and almost every Cobalt trailer I've found that has been sold us under $5K in very good to excellent condition. Biggest problem selling them is the color and the welded bunks making them mostly (if not only) suitable for the same model and same color (depending on buyer's desire to match his boat).
I'm looking for a 240 trailer within 500 miles of Lake Lanier, GA (an hour north of Atlanta) if anyone has one they'll give up.
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Re: 263 Boat Fire !!
.Whippled263 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:18 amI ended up scoring a perfect matching set this summer for $400AsLan7 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:03 am.Whippled263 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:20 am WOW! I have the identical boat. Boat fires are extremely scary. I had a small fire on my fishing boat this summer. It was a 12 volt plug in receptacle that was the cause. I plugged a spot light in and the positive and negative wires ignited. Thank go I was standing there and ripped the wires out by hand. That hurt! I'm so happy no one was hurt on your boat. Sorry for your loss
yes...when I first saw the pics of this post I thought it was yours buddy. Maybe his transom cushions were left at home.
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Hey great to hear you found some!
Trust the fam is doing well.
I miss the lake.
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496 MagHO
(sold )
Erie, PA
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will fly for food
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496 MagHO
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Erie, PA
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will fly for food
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Re: 263 Boat Fire !!
We've had a couple hiccups with Charlotte but over all we are doing well. I can imagine its extremely hard to be not on the water. You'll be back. Everyone comes back lolAsLan7 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:14 pm.Whippled263 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:18 amI ended up scoring a perfect matching set this summer for $400
Hey great to hear you found some!
Trust the fam is doing well.
I miss the lake.
2005 263
whipple supercharged 496 H.O
Bravo 3 XR
Trim down for what!
whipple supercharged 496 H.O
Bravo 3 XR
Trim down for what!
- Red Stripe
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By boat did not have an arch but the winter cover has the cut out for it. I can get pictures tonight of the full cover. I also have the cockpit cover that I had made three years ago.
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Oh man sorry to see about the loss, but glad everyone is OK!! Is that lake huron?
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