Orin Edson and his Bayliners
Orin Edson from runabouts to megayachtsOrin Edson turned Bayliner into the worlds largest yacht-building company by making boating affordable to the masses. Now hes trying his hand at production...
View ArticleMerCruiser MAIN MENU
Links to the following:° Service manuals ° Owners Manuals ° Parts Prices ° Service Manuals° Parts Bulletins° Installation Manuals° Technician Handbook° Special Tools MerCruiser Main MenuThanks to...
View ArticleHow To Do A Gelcoat Repair
From Bayliner's former head of the Gelcoat dept.The first thing to do is make sure all of the mud work is straight. The easiest way to dothis is with an air file. If an air file isnt available then...
View ArticleCleaning acrylic boat top canvas (like Sunbrella)
This is a set of instructions on how to clean boat accessories made from acrylic fabric.Sunbrella is a 'high-end' acrylic fabric used to make boat accessories such as bimini tops, mooring covers,...
View ArticleMarine TV Antennas
Marine TV Antennas By: Capt. H. GilbertThe antenna is the most important part of any receiving (or transmitting) set up. It couples the signal between the air and the device. All antennas are not...
View ArticleMarine Batteries and Charging
Marine Batteries and Charging.by Harvey Gilbert (Captharv)I will attempt to explain which batteries that you need, why you need them, and how to properly charge them. I will speak of regular flooded...
View ArticleMarine VHF and Antennas
The Marine VHF radio and antennasby Harvey Gilbert (Captharv)I write this as an electronic engineer and a former member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, specializing in search and rescue. There is...
View ArticleBreaking in a New or Rebuilt Engine
Breaking in a New or Rebuilt Engineby George Van ParysWhenever an engine's piston rings are replaced whether in part or in entirety it is necessary to break in the engine. Piston rings are replaced at...
View ArticleAll you ever wanted to know about the OMC Cobra
Here is a link to the excellent web page(s) on the OMC Cobra, researched and authored by Stuart Hastings.www.hastings.org/~stuart/...index.htmlIf you've never heard of Stuart, you haven't owned your...
View ArticleHandheld Electronics & their rechargable batteries
Handheld Marine Electronics, and their rechargeable Batteriesby Harvey Gilbert (Captharv)What this post is attempting to do is allow the user best battery life from his radio, GPS or other...
View Article6-393N and 6-393TI Hino Engine Manuals
For those Hino owners that might be interested I have scanned my Hino manual into my computer and it could be e-mailed to you if you don't have one. The manual is 52 pages and is for engine models...
View ArticleFirst Press Release on New 265
BAYLINERS 265 OFFERS SUPERSIZED FUN IN A TO GO PACKAGE KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (July 30, 2004) Bayliner has been a leading name in boating for nearly 50 years, and has been the nations No. 1 selling...
View ArticleBasic Engine and Drive Winterization
Winterizing your engine and drive.Winterizing your boats engine and drive is a lot of work. Not doing it or doing it improperly WILL be very expensive to fix , and that is also a lot of work. Plan on...
View ArticleUsing a Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
Using a digital voltmeter (DVM) to find problems.First things first: What is a DVM? Its a volts/Current (amps)/and resistance (ohms) measuring device. Fortunately, they are mass produced and are not...
View ArticleList of members willing to check out boats
Question?? I just spent 4 days and drove 1850 miles to take a look at a boat the seller said was like new. It was not, it was rough. My question is what members would be willing to take a peak at...
View ArticleA Guide for NEW BOATERS!
Thanks to member Nos4r2 from iboats.comI've noticed that on these forums there's a few people who I'd quite happily go out to sea with, but also quite a few who through no fault of their own haven't...
View ArticleWHY GALLONS PER HOUR ISN'T "FUEL ECONOMY"
Many people, when asked about the fuel economy of their boat, will answer, "I burn 15 GPH" or "I averaged 6 GPH over the season".This is just as meaningful as saying "I averaged 20 knots over the...
View ArticleThe NEW BOC is up and running!
Yes, we now have a 'real' forum.Go to www.baylinerownersclub.org/forum/Sign up and start posting. We need to put it through its paces before we officially "cut the cord".We will no longer be dependent...
View ArticleThe NEW SITE IS DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE!!
Sorry everyone, our web provider started the upgrade 2 minutes after I authorized it. I didn't even get a chance to make an announcement. So sorry for the sudden stop!
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