andybellus
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Thought I would share some info and pics of a few things I've done to my 2000 260ss over the last 6 months I've owned it. Here's a pic, cause everyone likes pics right?
I bought the boat cause I was tired of driving 5+ hrs each way to the river when I'm 15min from the ocean. So it's primary use will be in the ocean where I'll be cruising the coast of Southern California. Entertaining family and friends, diving, waters sports, some fishing, and an occasional overnight or day trip to Catalina. So most of these upgrades revolve around the above use cases.
First thing I did was address a few preventative maintenance items for piece of mind...
- Oil change
- New SS braided hydro trim lines(3 of four were frayed)
- Props tuned up and polished (had some minor issues)
- All bellows replaced (had never been done)
- New lower shift linkage
- New trim limiter and sender
- New gimbal bearing
- B3 drive service
- New anodes for saltwater use
- Installed a VHF Radio and antenna
And hit the water(Dana Point)for the first time!
I bought the boat cause I was tired of driving 5+ hrs each way to the river when I'm 15min from the ocean. So it's primary use will be in the ocean where I'll be cruising the coast of Southern California. Entertaining family and friends, diving, waters sports, some fishing, and an occasional overnight or day trip to Catalina. So most of these upgrades revolve around the above use cases.
First thing I did was address a few preventative maintenance items for piece of mind...
- Oil change
- New SS braided hydro trim lines(3 of four were frayed)
- Props tuned up and polished (had some minor issues)
- All bellows replaced (had never been done)
- New lower shift linkage
- New trim limiter and sender
- New gimbal bearing
- B3 drive service
- New anodes for saltwater use
- Installed a VHF Radio and antenna
And hit the water(Dana Point)for the first time!
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