1998 Maristar 200 VRS project

[SP Maristar]

I take mine loose at the pickup fitting at the bottom of the boat.

[FrankSchwab]

I can't imagine a transmission heating issue with the boat in neutral - the heat in the transmission comes from the fact that there's 300 HP coming in from the engine, and only 299 horsepower leaving the transmission. Some amount of the power gets taken up by friction, etc., and turns into heat. No friction, no heat.

But, if you dump the water in before the cooler, like SP suggests, there won't be a problem.

BTW, PO means "Previous Owner" - the person who gets blamed for every bad thing that's ever happened to a MasterCraft.

I don't think the garden hose attachment is going to do anything for winterizing. Some use the 5-gallon bucket to suck RV antifreeze into the engine for winterizing, but that's about it.

/frank

[SP Maristar]

In my case the PO was a total ace. Tidy. All maintenance done. Always garaged... I couldn't be happier.

[Traxx822]

Hig, your post with all the links to the threads is the best I have seen on here. For me anyways. Thanks

[hig]

Originally Posted by Traxx822

Hig, your post with all the links to the threads is the best I have seen on here. For me anyways. Thanks

I'm glad you like it, when I was doing it I was thinking I hope it's not too much. I figured if this thread will help someones else also that would be great - plus it's a quick reference for me.

Steve

[hig]

Originally Posted by FrankSchwab

9. Check the steering - if you can't steer it on the trailer with a finger, you may want to consider putting in a new cable. If you can't steer it easily with one hand, you DEFINITELY should put on a new cable.

/frank

I checked tonight and I can turn the steering wheel with 1 finger!!!

[hig]

What is the lever for next to the bilge pump?



Thanks, Steve

[Jerseydave]

HI and welcome!

I think you're talking about the T-handle hull drain plug? All inboards/V-drives have them.

[Jerseydave]

BTW, where in the Northeast are you?

[hig]

Is Mobil Delvac the same as Rotella diesel oil? I hear a lot about Rotella but AutoZone has Delvan 15W-40 on sale for $12.99 until Monday, regularly $17.99 for a gallon.

Can I use diesel oil in the V-drive transmission or should I use regular 15W-40?

What is the differences between diesel oil and regular oil? Does Diesel have more zinc in it? Is diesel oil non detergent, and if so what does that mean.

Thanks, Steve