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Alex Salomatoff.
Alex
Salomatoff
If you have a question for Master Mechanic and Owner of Alex’s
Marine Plus in New Windsor, NY, simply call Alex at 845-565-9199
or e-mail,
AlexsMarine@aol.comAlex’s Marine Plus
2907 Rte 9W Suite 200,
NewWindsor, NY 12553
(845) 565-9199
alexsmarineplus.com
We are Air Conditioning
&
Refrigeration Specialists!
• Dometic Factory Trained Technicians
• Marine Air Air Conditioning
• Cruise Air Air Conditioning
• Gunnert and Adler Barbour Refrigeration
• Chiller Systems all sizes! • Other makes serviced too!
Enjoy AWonderful Spring, Summer
& Fall On The Upper Rondout Creek
W
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Westerly Road, Ossining
New York 10562
914-941-2203
MARINA
Inc.
2002 3100 MAXXUM SCR TWIN MERC 260 H.P. BRAVO 111 I/O’S MANY EXTRAS $48,000
1997 SEARAY 33’TWIN MERC INB 7.4 5.0 KW GENSET. A/C, MANY EXTRA’S $39,999
2004 180BR BAYL1NERW.'90 H.P. 2 STROKE MERC 0/B & TRAILER
$39,500
1983 24' REGAL MERC V8 ALPHA 1 I/O FULL CABIN
$2,000
1978 35 VIKING EXPRESS CRUSADER 350 H.PKHOLER GENSET A/C
$12,500
1989 FORMULA 29-2 SR1 454 MERCS BRAVO 1 1/0'S VERY CLEAN MANXXX
$18,000
2005 21'AQUA SPORT 210 OSPREYW/150 YAMAHA LOW HOURS
S18,500
2005 310 CHAPPAREL SIGNATURE MERC 350 MPI BRAVO 2 GENSET A/C
$83,000
1986 28' FORMUL PC AFT CABIM TWIN REBULT MERC 260'S CAMPER XtraS
$15,000
1980 26' NONSUCH SAIL BOATW/ WESTERBEKE DIESEL ENGINE FULL SAILS
$23,995
4M 4 STROKE $1,575,00--
S945.00
41VIL 4 STROKE $1,595.00--
$1,165.50
5 M 4 STROKE $1,775.00--
$1,065,00
5ML4 STROKE $1,800.00--
$1,260.00
5MXL 4 STROKE $1,810.00--
$1,267,00
USED
NEW
90ELXPT 2 STROKE 2005
99 EL 2 STROKE 2002
9,9 ML 4 STROKE 2009
8 M 4 STROKE 2007
70 H.P. NISSAN 2 STRK
0/B 1994 W
$4,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,300,00
$1,000.00
$1,200.00
MERCURY OUTBOARDS
BLOW OUT INVENTORY SALE
2.5M FROM……$699.99-$742.99
6M/6ML………$1499.99
3.5M FROM……$799.99-$999.99
8M/8ML……….$1299.99
4M/4ML……......899.99-$1100.
9.9M……….......$1899.99
5M/5ML FROM ..$1099.99-$1299.99
9.9MXL/9.9EL…...$1299.99
YamahaWave
Runners are
Here!!!!!!!!
Great Deals on YamahaWave Runners come and
check them out today perfect to start Spring
VX Cruiser 4 cylinder
Dual throttle handle
Reverse/forward
TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR 2017 NOW
PONTOON BOATS
SPECIAL PRICING - $19,900.
Q: Alex, my boat is on a trailer, it is my first boat and I am very
excited to use it for Striper Season on the Hudson River shortly.
What should I do to prepare?
(For much of our readership the answers are straight forward, however for a first
time boat buyer and user below are some important and helpful hints.)
A:
Check your battery. Bring it up to full charge.
Check your steering. Turn the engine back and forth with the engine in the
down position. (Have someone else do this as you stand behind turning the
engine and watch that everything is working properly.)
Next move the throttle back and forth. Is it smooth with no binding? (There
are usually grease fittings on the steering cable and some throttles have grease
fittings as well.)
Does the trim go up and down smoothly? ARE THERE ANY LEAKS? Is there a
reservoir? Is it up to the level mark?
After doing the above, (ONLY IF YOU CONNECT YOUR ENGINE TO A WATER
SUPPLY) you could run the engine on the trailer. Of course you must put the
“ears”on the lower unit so that when the engine is turned on, water is drawn into
the engine to cool it continuously. Be VERY careful, as there is usually a warning
horn that will alert you if the engine gets to warm while running it with the ears
on.
Now that you have done all the above, you should see that you have a complete
Coast Guard safety kit. As part of that package, make sure that the flares are NOT
EXPIRED! All flares have an expiration date on them and your flares must be “in
date.”
You must have a least one anchor on board. Life jackets for each individual on
board is a must. Further if the boat is under 21 feet, each passenger must wear
their life jacket at all times while on board up until May 1st. The object here is to
reduce the number of individuals that may drown because of cold water.
The trailer that your boat is resting on is the most abused portion of the
entire boating package.
Wheel bearings are the number one problem as most
individuals do not realize that the bearings
must be greased, either by taking the wheels
off and repacking the bearings or by installing
bearing buddies.
A package of two or four the Bearing Buddies
can be purchased at an auto parts store. You
need to remove the cap from the outer wheel
axle and by using a wooden block, tap on the
Bearing Buddies tap until the are tight. Bearing
Buddies are relatively inexpensive, and easy
to maintain. You maintain them by taking a
grease gun, attaching it to the nipple on the
Bearing Buddy and pump grease in. The spring
that you see will compress so that you know it
is full. If you pump too much in, you will force
the bearing buddy from the shaft. (It is only
held on by friction). Also if you’re really smart,
you will look on the inside of the axle to see if
the inner seal is leaking. If so, then it is time to
remove the entire wheel assembly and replace
the bearings and seals.
While you have the grease gun in hand, grease
the trailer wench and any other parts that may
need grease as well.
Also, check the tires. Are they inflated
properly? Are they in good condition?
Lastly, keep in mind that every time you
put your boat in the water that your trailer is
degraded. Especially so if the water is salt water.
Salt water will eat up electrical components,
frames and anything else that accepts
corrosion. There are individuals who always
drop the boat in fresh water after being in salt
water. It is so important to maintain your boat
trailer and make sure to regularly touch up the
bearing buddies with a shot of grease.