I understand that its common for boats to track engine hours on a
hobbs or something similar. I just bought a 2003 Bayliner 185. Where
would the meter be? I didn't see anything in the engine compartment or
on the dash. The boat is mostly factory and I have receipts for all
the upgrades showing they were done by the dealer. So I don't think it
would have been removed for something else. There are notes stating
certain hours at service times and from the seller but I'm not sure
where to look for the actual gauge.

Also, I'm curious how you drain the oil. Does it have to be pumped out
or is there a way to actually drain it?

-Robert

On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:20:27 -0700 (PDT), Paul
wrote:

I can not answer the oil drain question. Usually is is just easier and
cleaner to pump out of the dipstick hole.

That's the most common method. It's easier when the oil is hot.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:20:27 -0700 (PDT), Paul
wrote:

I can not answer the oil drain question. Usually is is just easier and
cleaner to pump out of the dipstick hole.

That's the most common method. It's easier when the oil is hot.



I don't know what kind of boat the OP has, but one nice accessory or option
to consider for some boats is a oil changing system.
It's tied into the oil pan and has a self contained pump. The GP is set up
with one for both the engine and genset.
The Egg and Navigator were set up for both engines plus the genset. Makes
oil changes a breeze.

Of course, these are all diesels, and there's a lot more oil to change.
Instead of 5-7 quarts per engine, the Egg and Navigator had over 5 gallons
per engine.

Eisboch

"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:20:27 -0700 (PDT), Paul
wrote:

I can not answer the oil drain question. Usually is is just easier and
cleaner to pump out of the dipstick hole.

That's the most common method. It's easier when the oil is hot.



I don't know what kind of boat the OP has, but one nice accessory or
option to consider for some boats is a oil changing system.
It's tied into the oil pan and has a self contained pump. The GP is set
up with one for both the engine and genset.
The Egg and Navigator were set up for both engines plus the genset. Makes
oil changes a breeze.

Of course, these are all diesels, and there's a lot more oil to change.
Instead of 5-7 quarts per engine, the Egg and Navigator had over 5 gallons
per engine.

Eisboch


My boat has a line out the side of the pan. You feed the line though the
transom drain hole and let the oil drain into a pan.