pin stripe

[pin stripe]

i have a 2010 214fs. the hull is listed as "sterling" and has a 4 line pin strip composed of 3 colors:

1. 1/4 in. wide silver ultra metallic
2. 1-1/4 in. wide black ultra metallic
3. 1/4 in. wide white
4. 3/16 in. wide silver ultra metallic (this may be 1/4 in. I need to re-check)

the color names shown were taken from a Prostripe color chart.

i'm having problems finding these items for a couple reasons. first, i just need a small amount of each one, enough to repair a couple spots damaged when docking (less than a foot total per color). from what i understand these stripes usually are sold in lentgths much longer that i don't need. second, some of the widths shown are not on the Prostripe chart.

 

does anyone have any ideas?

[2008 5.0L winterization]

thanks, i'll do that. regarding the oil filter, since it was a new leftover boat, i don't imagine the oil had been changed and the filter should be OEM.

[2008 5.0L winterization]

two questions:

1. I have a 214fs with a 5.0L TKS mercruiser. this is a new boat (to me) and i'm winterizing it but can't find any specification on the oil filter. i like to have everythng bought before starting the job instead of having to pull off the old one and then running out to find a new one. the merc owners manual doesn't say what it is nor does the label on the engine.

 

2. the diagram in the manual for a multiport drain system shows drain on the "fuel cooler to thermostat housing". i've looked the engine over but cannot find this drain. it's not listed as optional.

[214 performance]

I just bought a 214 with a 5.0L. it has a 19 pitch aluminum prop. on my other boat i have a 21pitch SS. i'm wondering if anyone has experience about the performance of the 214 with a 21 or 19 SS prop.

[CR 270 Ideas for ferrying a dog to shore?]

We have a 2007 270 and love to anchor off shore. Just one hitch. The dog has to get to shore. I have looked at dinghies but am reluctant given the 8'6" beam and their infringement on the swing platform when locking. Or is this really an issue? Any ideas for an alternative means to get to shore?

 

 

I know this is late in coming but...when we took our (late) shepherd/lab mix with us and he had to "go". he swam ashore, did his business and then swam back. Man, I miss that dog!!