How good of a boat is a basstream?

[Longhorn]

Thinking about looking at one tomorrow 18' with a merc 150 xr6

 

[wrechin2]

The XR6 is a very strong engine and pretty reliable. The boat I can't tell you anything about.

 

[AThornton]

Yep, dont know the first thing about a basstream boat, but that is a very good engine on it if it has been maintained.

 

[kickinbass35]

I have never heard of bass stream now they do make a glass stream

 

[Longhorn]

i found this

S&J Manufacturing Inc. manufactures aquatron, basStream, cearwater boats, and aquatrail trails. The company is headquartered in Willacoochee, Georgia

 

[Longhorn]

Bought it

 

[wrechin2]

That looks almost like the glasstream I had. How did it run???

 

[Longhorn]

wrechin2 - 2/28/2010 9:27 PM

That looks almost like the glasstream I had. How did it run???

I have not been in very many bigger faster boats but this one come out of the hole faster than I have ever been. THe turning could have been better but it was windy and rough water and it took the waves awesome. Do you know where I could find a windshield?

 

[wrechin2]

Have no ideal about a windshield. The XR6 is a under rated HP engine. They are strong for sure.

 

[Longhorn]

wrechin2 - 2/28/2010 11:14 PM

Have no ideal about a windshield. The XR6 is a under rated HP engine. They are strong for sure.

Wrenchin I was cleaning my boat today and noticed some milky white fluid draining out of the lower screw on the lower unit. I ran my boat Saturday and just noticed it today. I have my motor trimmed down. I am guessing i have water in the oil and some leakage from a gasket or a screw. ANy suggestions.?

 

[wrechin2]

Sounds like a gasket is torn, missing, or the screw was not tight enough. Needs to be drained and refilled. Ran for about a week and change it again. This will flush it. Part number for the gaskets are 12-191833

 

[Richard]

I was cleaning my windshield on my Lund boat and noticed a sticker that read: Custom & Tint, Inc.
1991 Hwy 425 S
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-7083

I tried to find a website but there doesn't appear to be any. This may be a start anyway for your windshield.

 

[JDK]

Richard - 3/2/2010 2:02 PM I was cleaning my windshield on my Lund boat and noticed a sticker that read: Custom & Tint, Inc. 1991 Hwy 425 S Monticello, AR 71655 (870) 367-7083 I tried to find a website but there doesn't appear to be any. This may be a start anyway for your windshield.

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[tie1on]

Longhorn - 2/28/2010 10:31 PM

Do you know where I could find a windshield?

Try Sportsman Marine on Bonnie Oaks. They have a lot of boat parts.

 

[Longhorn]

COOL I'LL TRY THOSE.

 

[Longhorn]

wrechin2 - 3/2/2010 10:30 AM

Sounds like a gasket is torn, missing, or the screw was not tight enough. Needs to be drained and refilled. Ran for about a week and change it again. This will flush it. Part number for the gaskets are 12-191833

I am taking it back to the place where i bought it tomorrow. He said it was just serviced but i don't think the fluid would be milky white after a 30 minute ride do you? And in the future How hard of a job is it to drop the lower unit to put gaskets, water pump, etc.. Cuz i know this will be an annual thing. I never had a decent boat to tinker on so this is all new to me hope i am not in over my head.

 

[wrechin2]

Depends on how gasket is leaking, even idling around there would be ample enough time for water to get in the case.

Is a fairly easy lower to deal with.

I am going to PM you a link to down load a manual for it. It covers mercury V-6's 2L and 2.5L 92-00. I have went through and made it user friendly. Just be sure to read the instructions I included to ensure you get the most out of the manual. If it is newer than 2000, just let me know. emoToast

 

[Longhorn]

Thanks wrenchin2 your awesome.

 

[wrechin2]

You are quite welcome! emoToast