Brand New to Moomba

[Twill]

First time boat buyer here! Just closed on Saturday. Super excited. This forum was extremely helpful in giving us some peace of mind about purchasing.

Bought an 08 Moomba Mobius LSV that had a lot of aftermarket upgrades and loaded out with ballasts.

I am a DIY person with everything home, and most things auto, but have a little trepidation about boating oil changes, transmission, winterization, etc....

Also hopeful to be pointed in some good directions as far as making sure we have everything we need including being water ready and gear ready.

Any good resources or places y'all go for surfboards, wakeboards, etc...

If anyone is in the North Texas area, I'd love to make some connections! Spent a lot of time around other people's boats but never had the chance to really regularly operate one and this is our first to own, so I have a lot to learn! This seems like a pretty fun community in here though.

Thanks in advance!

[SONIC]

Welcome!
If you're new to inboard read up about techniques for handling them, it's a very different experience than driving and IO or Outboard.

Maintenance is easy enough, if you can do automotive you can do boats its just more of a pain in the ass to get in there and get it done.
Spend a few days just reading through old threads on here there's tons of good info.
If you're DIY checkout wakegarage.com for a more DIY oriented crowd and fun projects

[Twill]

Thanks Sonic! That's exactly the kind of info I am looking for. These threads are awesome. I appreciate the pro tip!

[SONIC]

No worries that's why this forum and others like it exist.

I grew up with outboards offshore, so the switch to an inboard was a bit of a pill to swallow.
Now it's second nature but it just requires a bit more thought than other engine orientations.

The boat will only reverse to the right and you don't really have control of it, it just meanders backwards and right.
So you have to plan for this any tine you are going to have to reverse always make sure you have room on the stbd stern to maneuver.

On a boat ramp with more than one slot try to go to the right one to avoid the clusterf*** that ensues if you're trying to reverse off at the same time as the guy in the bass boat on your right.

When docking always dock so that your stbd side is on the dock, this way you can nose in and then rock the throttle back and forth to pull yourself in smoothly rather than just slamming it home.

Stolen from boatingmag:
"Because most single inboards naturally pull to starboard when in reverse, it is easiest to dock to that side. This also allows the skipper to grab the dock if necessary. With the throttle just in gear, approach the dock at an angle—about 30 to 40 degrees. Gently ease the bow to within a couple of feet of the dock, come out of gear to slow momentum, then with the wheel turned to starboard, use a bit of reverse to swing the transom into the dock. If the stern is swinging in too fast, a slight bump of the throttle forward, with the wheel turned starboard and then back to center, will -correct it."

[MJHSupra]

There are some good YouTube videos on how to handle a boat - docking and while surfing/wake boarding to pickup a rider.

By learning those, i.e. staying away from power turns, you will make the others on the water happy too. Fit right in.

[sandm]

Bought an 08 Moomba Mobius LSV that had a lot of aftermarket upgrades and loaded out with ballasts.

congrats but as they say, pics or you didn't buy it :)
we all love boat porn....

you'll have some great family memories coming this summer.......

[MJHSupra]

agree - post some pics. everyone on here likes looking at boats.

[Twill]

Trying to attaching two photos I have. The boat needs a name change! But we DID buy it.

[Twill]

Great info! Thank you for passing along!! Can't wait to get out and practice up. Kind of a tease to buy in Jan and then winterize back until April/May.

[BizzyC]

Great looking boat! Love the all-white. Congrats!!

[MJHSupra]

White is classic! Nice looking boat.

[sandm]

that is a good lookin boat. other than losing the casper I'd rock that for many years to come...... white tower is a very nice touch.

[Branden967]

that is a good lookin boat. other than losing the casper I'd rock that for many years to come...... white tower is a very nice touch.

I was wondering who was going to bag on that ghost....Rubber wheel decal remover....

https://www.amazon.com/Whizzy-Wheel-Sticker-Remover-Adapter/dp/B00FJF0O2K/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=D2IL4BP63RGF&dchild=1&keywords=rubber+decal+remover+wheel&qid=1610404233&sprefix=rubber+decal+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE1Qk0yNlZDMUpHNUQmZ W5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3NjIwOTkyTlhYVk5RSFJHTTBLJmVuY3J 5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MTA0MjM0S0NIU0JKRjhLSTEmd2lkZ2V0T mFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3R Mb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

First mod on the books....

[Isaguel]

Trying to attaching two photos I have. The boat needs a name change! But we DID buy it.

That's a nice looking boat. Welcome to the forum. You said its an '08, looks like it was very well maintained.
I for one like the Casper thing. Enjoy and congrats.

[996scott]

Congrats, that is a great looking boat. We had an 07 LSV up until a few months back and it was a great boat, never had any issues with it. You will love it. There are a million things you can do to improve/upgrade it but for now i would say get some hours on it and get familiar with it before you start getting crazy with the upgrades. When you are ready let us all know and we will gladly help you spend your $$$.

More details on the boat please..... Did you buy privately or from a dealer? How many hours on it? etc

[Guppydriver]

Sometimes paint colors and scheme can really date a pre owned boat 10 years old or so. This white however is fabulous and timeless. Congrats! Something tells me this won’t be your last Moomba!!

[russellsmojo]

Looks like the great team at slalom shop took care of you. Good people. What lake will you be boating?


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[Twill]

Congrats, that is a great looking boat. We had an 07 LSV up until a few months back and it was a great boat, never had any issues with it. You will love it. There are a million things you can do to improve/upgrade it but for now i would say get some hours on it and get familiar with it before you start getting crazy with the upgrades. When you are ready let us all know and we will gladly help you spend your $$$.

More details on the boat please..... Did you buy privately or from a dealer? How many hours on it? etc

Love the interest! And also awesome to hear everyone thinks it's timeless! We loved it and did NOT think it looked old. It's been very well cared for. Lakehouse owner that had it covered in climate storage on private property. My biggest concern is that I can really only justify and afford outdoor storage right now - we are just lake rats without friends that have a boat so we took matters into our own hands. I can't fit it in my garage so I'm going to have to get creative with fully covering it when storing.

It's an 08 LSV with 438 hours. Purchased on consignment at Slolam ski and shop in Lewisville, TX. The previous owner literally has ballast sac's in every storage bin - overflow bags - the dealer thought it was probably plumbed for close to 3,000 lbs. Got two 1,100 lb bags in the bag and the rest throughout the boat. Wakeshaper installed and has wetsounds aftermarket speakers and subs and EQ mixer. Really excited to be rocking on the lake. Have a ton to learn, but excited to spend a couple days out on the water and get comfortable and then learn to surf!

Glad to hear the 07 model didn't have many problems. For the care it's had, I'm hoping to have this boat a long time.

[Twill]

Looks like the great team at slalom shop took care of you. Good people. What lake will you be boating?


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Indeed! Brian was awesome!

We live kind of smack dab in between Lake lewisville and grapevine - I think we will probably gravitate to Lewisville just because we live in Lewisville, but with it being trailered, we want to try out lakes and figure out what we like. What like do you spend the majority of your time on?

[996scott]

Glad to hear the 07 model didn't have many problems. For the care it's had, I'm hoping to have this boat a long time.


We had close to 750 hrs and it ran like a champ. Take good care of it and do the yearly maintenance and you should be good to go.

[sandm]

We had close to 750 hrs and it ran like a champ. Take good care of it and do the yearly maintenance and you should be good to go.

agreed. our '06 supra launch 20ssv was the most trouble free boat we have owned..... and one that I could actually turn a wrench on pretty easy.

[Precious Roy]

congrats on the purchase! it looks like a really nice machine. I love the all white!

[dfreeman]

I was wondering who was going to bag on that ghost....Rubber wheel decal remover....

https://www.amazon.com/Whizzy-Wheel-Sticker-Remover-Adapter/dp/B00FJF0O2K/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=D2IL4BP63RGF&dchild=1&keywords=rubber+decal+remover+wheel&qid=1610404233&sprefix=rubber+decal+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE1Qk0yNlZDMUpHNUQmZ W5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA3NjIwOTkyTlhYVk5RSFJHTTBLJmVuY3J 5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MTA0MjM0S0NIU0JKRjhLSTEmd2lkZ2V0T mFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3R Mb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

First mod on the books....


Does the decal remover really work well? I have old registration numbers to switch out.

[j.mo]

Nice man!!
Love to see people excited.

Looks like a nice ride. I’m fairly new here as well, but seems like a good group of helpful guys.


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[russellsmojo]

Indeed! Brian was awesome!

We live kind of smack dab in between Lake lewisville and grapevine - I think we will probably gravitate to Lewisville just because we live in Lewisville, but with it being trailered, we want to try out lakes and figure out what we like. What like do you spend the majority of your time on?

Ray Hubbard is our main lake. Lewisville is fun and you will enjoy it. Lewisville is the scene for Dfw. Busy weekends. You will see several fellas from here at Lewisville on the regular. Ray Roberts is not far if you want a peaceful day.


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[cucv]

Twill, congrats and great looking boat. What wakeshaper did you get with the boat? Do you have any pics?

Brandon, does the decal remover work well? The large tribals on my boat need to go.

2005 Tige 22v

[SONIC]

Decal remover wheels do work very well.
Keep it low and slow so as not to overheat the gel but they make a hard job easy.
Just be aware that after years you're likely to have different colored gel coat underneath.

[Twill]

Twill, congrats and great looking boat. What wakeshaper did you get with the boat? Do you have any pics?

Brandon, does the decal remover work well? The large tribals on my boat need to go.

2005 Tige 22v

I am not sure the exact type of wakeshaper. It had been put on aftermarket - fixed piece on both sides with a plate that rotates out and down to your desired adjustments. I'm going to run back to the boatyard today to get some measurements so I'll take pics. I need to get some covers for the wetsound tower speakers since they are sitting outside right now.

Does anyone have any good ideas or suggestions on best practices for fully covering a boat when stored outside? Not sure how worried I need to be about trying to keep the hull away from sunlight?

[mgswake]

The sunlight will fade your gelcoat over time. I had custom canvas flaps that came with my boat that I attached to the sides and they hung down to about the trailer level. I am sure they were a custom job, but I think any canvas shop or custom upholstery place could make something similar.

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[Twill]

The sunlight will fade your gelcoat over time. I had custom canvas flaps that came with my boat that I attached to the sides and they hung down to about the trailer level. I am sure they were a custom job, but I think any canvas shop or custom upholstery place could make something similar.

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That is a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing. My boat has a cover for the front and back (2 pieces). I wonder if that would be sufficient to add side flaps like you have here to supplement the existing cover.

[Twill]

Twill, congrats and great looking boat. What wakeshaper did you get with the boat? Do you have any pics?

Brandon, does the decal remover work well? The large tribals on my boat need to go.

2005 Tige 22v

CUCV - here are some additional photos that you can see the wake shape plates fixed on the sides. AND for those who asked for more photos of the boat. Thanks for the encouragement y'all. It's almost as if this is a place where we can all encourage each other with our expensive lifestyles! My wife will LOVE it! Although she was kind of the push to get the boat. 29319 293202932129322

[Branden967]

Does the decal remover really work well? I have old registration numbers to switch out.

The decal remover works really well. I ditched the kangaroo and moved the registration and numbers a tad. I did notice my gelcoat was a bit darker where the decal was but I was able to buff that out with a 3M pad and some elbow grease.

[rdlangston13]

Indeed! Brian was awesome!

We live kind of smack dab in between Lake lewisville and grapevine - I think we will probably gravitate to Lewisville just because we live in Lewisville, but with it being trailered, we want to try out lakes and figure out what we like. What like do you spend the majority of your time on?

You need to make sure you plan a trip south to the Trinity River in Riverside. There is a place that has tent/RV camp sites or cabins right on the water called Bethy Creek Resort. The Trinity provides buttery smooth glass for miles and miles. It's been the sole location of our Texas Moomba/Supra Jam every year since 2010.

[MJHSupra]

It's been the sole location of our Texas Moomba/Supra Jam every year since 2010.

Are you thinking there will be a TX Jam this year?

[rdlangston13]

Are you thinking there will be a TX Jam this year?

If my work quarantine situation doesn't change I won't be organizing it. So I guess that depends on if someone else wants to step up and put it together, as of now I will be gone for work the last 3/4 of July, all of August, and probably the first week and a half of Sept.

[MJHSupra]

If my work quarantine situation doesn't change I won't be organizing it. So I guess that depends on if someone else wants to step up and put it together, as of now I will be gone for work the last 3/4 of July, all of August, and probably the first week and a half of Sept.

It takes a lot of time to organize those events. Fun, but busy work. I've done it for other types of sportsman events.
It helps if you have a good "committee" to help on the different aspects - donations, dinners, raffles, people asking questions, thank yous etc.

If you get your shot, does it change your quarantine situation?

[2in2out]

If you get your shot, does it change your quarantine situation?

PSA for the group. The vaccine does not keep you from getting COVID, it assists in mounting an immune response such that you have severely lessened, or no visible or sensible, symptoms. Vaccinated individuals can be infected, be asymptomatic, and shedding enough live virus to infect someone else. The vaccine is necessary to reduce the severe illness symptoms and death toll. It does not provide sterilizing immunity, merely subverts the immuno-cascade that creates severe complications and death.

Until 80% or more of the populace has had the vaccine, or levels of immunities post infection that are necessary to reduce symptoms, maskless close social contact, should be avoided. It is still undetermined how long acquired immunity lasts. Moderna made statement today that its vaccine should be good for one year.

I don't mean to be a buzzkill. I just want everyone informed prior to events being coordinated, so that each individual can determine their own risk acceptance levels.

[larry_arizona]

PSA for the group. The vaccine does not keep you from getting COVID, it assists in mounting an immune response such that you have severely lessened, or no visible or sensible, symptoms. Vaccinated individuals can be infected, be asymptomatic, and shedding enough live virus to infect someone else. The vaccine is necessary to reduce the severe illness symptoms and death toll. It does not provide sterilizing immunity, merely subverts the immuno-cascade that creates severe complications and death.

Until 80% or more of the populace has had the vaccine, or levels of immunities post infection that are necessary to reduce symptoms, maskless close social contact, should be avoided. It is still undetermined how long acquired immunity lasts. Moderna made statement today that its vaccine should be good for one year.

I don't mean to be a buzzkill. I just want everyone informed prior to events being coordinated, so that each individual can determine their own risk acceptance levels.

Works for me, now let’s hustle up with getting vaccines distributed that the states have on hand.


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[996scott]

PSA for the group. The vaccine does not keep you from getting COVID, it assists in mounting an immune response such that you have severely lessened, or no visible or sensible, symptoms. Vaccinated individuals can be infected, be asymptomatic, and shedding enough live virus to infect someone else. The vaccine is necessary to reduce the severe illness symptoms and death toll. It does not provide sterilizing immunity, merely subverts the immuno-cascade that creates severe complications and death.

Until 80% or more of the populace has had the vaccine, or levels of immunities post infection that are necessary to reduce symptoms, maskless close social contact, should be avoided. It is still undetermined how long acquired immunity lasts. Moderna made statement today that its vaccine should be good for one year.

I don't mean to be a buzzkill. I just want everyone informed prior to events being coordinated, so that each individual can determine their own risk acceptance levels.

Don't want to start a debate or derail this thread but This is from the CDC website.

COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19

All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19. Learn more about the different COVID-19 vaccines.
All COVID-19 vaccines that are in development are being carefully evaluated in clinical trials and will be authorized or approved only if they make it substantially less likely you’ll get COVID-19. Learn more about how federal partners are ensuring COVID-19 vaccines work.
Based on what we know about vaccines for other diseases and early data from clinical trials, experts believe that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19.
Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.


https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20vaccination%20w ill%20help,the%20different%20COVID%2D19%20vaccines .

[larry_arizona]

Either way, decreases odds of contracting a severe case. Getting science or medical to agree on anything is a stretch.

I have elderly parents who are otherwise reasonably healthy for 81 and 85, they got their vaccines today, first shots.

I will feel better and relax a bit when they can more safety do things for themselves. I handle their shopping and errands the past 9 months to keep their risks low to exposure.




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[996scott]

Absolutely Agree 100%

[larry_arizona]

As long as I don’t grow a beaver tail or a third arm I will be getting a vaccine as soon as possible.

Although think of how much more work you could get done with another arm.....lol


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[sandm]

I thought this was you Larry in high school??
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[Twill]

Wow - this is not how I say this thread going.

On a real topic - the boatyard informed me I've got an out of date button down cover and recommended upgrading to a full body cover (one piece) with a wench system. Does anyone have a good recommendation on where to get a good quality budget cover? Don't want to break the bank starting out.

[larry_arizona]

My apologies on the derail shenanigans, winter time and covid fatigue is real.

If you trailer often, check out the commercial sewing outer armor covers. Ratchet strap cinch style that pulls a vacuum at trailer speeds so there is zero gelcoat buffing.


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[Guppydriver]

Wow - this is not how I say this thread going.

On a real topic - the boatyard informed me I've got an out of date button down cover and recommended upgrading to a full body cover (one piece) with a wench system. Does anyone have a good recommendation on where to get a good quality budget cover? Don't want to break the bank starting out.

I mean....sure, you don't see many button down covers any more on new boats. But yours isn't new. It has what a 2008 Mobius typically has. I would just stick with that cover and then buy a nice tarp for added sun protection. You are going to "find" so much stuff to spend your money on that can cumulatively break the bank, I'm not sure I would throw any money on this. I mean.....fenders, anchors, life vests, boards, ropes, etc..It all adds up. I'm sure there will be many (way more knowledgeable than me) who may disagree.

Heck...

By the time you spend the coin on the "in date" full boat cover with wench, you mine as well just order a new Makai or Supra SL..:cool:

[ae74_tx]

Wow - this is not how I say this thread going.

On a real topic - the boatyard informed me I've got an out of date button down cover and recommended upgrading to a full body cover (one piece) with a wench system. Does anyone have a good recommendation on where to get a good quality budget cover? Don't want to break the bank starting out.


If your cover works then I'd keep it, regardless of if it's "new" or not. If it has a tear or something, then I would recommend Vic's Marine in Rowlett. They did a custom cover for me last year. I can't remember what I paid but it seemed reasonable. It has a ratchet on both sides of the boat to tighten it to the boat. They installed trailer straps as well.

[sandm]

My apologies on the derail shenanigans, winter time and covid fatigue is real.

If you trailer often, check out the commercial sewing outer armor covers. Ratchet strap cinch style that pulls a vacuum at trailer speeds so there is zero gelcoat buffing.


this forum is just as notorious as any for derails. have to get used to it to be on here :)

that said commercial sewing builds some crazy covers. so does evolution. either would be a solid cover but they are going to set you back almost or just over a grand.
storing outside would tho have me buying a good cover as that boat looks to be in amazing condition and to keep it that way requires work and money.
our last boat we had to store outside for the summer until we moved into our house so we had the cover below built. it was spensive but covered it completely. would think a custom for the lsv as it's not as tall nor long would run 1200. keeping in mind too ours was just a mooring cover. could NOT use it to tow with but we don't tow with a cover on so was a moot point for us.
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[Isaguel]

I store my boat inside, but if I stored it outside, in addition to a good quality mooring cover like Sandm has, I'd throw a big tarp over the whole thing, trailer and all. I know the boat is the most important to protect, but these trailers are pretty nice these days. I have the color painted fenders and wheel accents and I would hate for those to fade over time under the relentless pounding of the UV sunlight, eventually the fenders will take a pale pinkish color, no bueno. Sandm, that's a nice trailer with blue fenders, would not want that to be ruined. Tarp is cheap and easy to throw over the whole thing and tie with bungees.

[Twill]

this forum is just as notorious as any for derails. have to get used to it to be on here :)

that said commercial sewing builds some crazy covers. so does evolution. either would be a solid cover but they are going to set you back almost or just over a grand.
storing outside would tho have me buying a good cover as that boat looks to be in amazing condition and to keep it that way requires work and money.
our last boat we had to store outside for the summer until we moved into our house so we had the cover below built. it was spensive but covered it completely. would think a custom for the lsv as it's not as tall nor long would run 1200. keeping in mind too ours was just a mooring cover. could NOT use it to tow with but we don't tow with a cover on so was a moot point for us.
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That's exactly what I was looking for Sandman - given the fact that this boat has been really well cared for, I want to give it the absolute best care I can with having to keep it outside. So I will definitely look into a cover like this to protect the ENTIRE boat. I'll check out commercial sewing. I've got a mother who sews professionally too, she's just in a different state. So I may be able to do something like this on the cheap.

The boatyard forgot to put the covers on over the weekend for me and it got rained on. The newbie in me had a sick to my stomach feeling when I saw it - we got a lot of rain over the weekend, but they assured me boats are intended to get wet, let it dry out and get it covered back up - no harm no foul. I guess you just wouldn't want prolonged days like that to happen. Being new, it's hard to know what's acceptable and what isn't!!

[sandm]

Sandm, that's a nice trailer with blue fenders, would not want that to be ruined. Tarp is cheap and easy to throw over the whole thing and tie with bungees.

is, no worries. that boat is now basking in the less brutal than sin city minnesnota sunlight.... not sure if the new owner stores in or out but he was a 22 year old kid so doubtful he has an "up nort" place yet :)
we kept the cover for our new whip but towers are different so it's not an exact fit but keeps the garage dust off during our 3 month layup.

[MJHSupra]

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Sweet cover. Like like a cig boat under there.

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[rdlangston13]

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The boatyard forgot to put the covers on over the weekend for me and it got rained on. The newbie in me had a sick to my stomach feeling when I saw it - we got a lot of rain over the weekend, but they assured me boats are intended to get wet, let it dry out and get it covered back up - no harm no foul. I guess you just wouldn't want prolonged days like that to happen. Being new, it's hard to know what's acceptable and what isn't!!

I started out in an 08 LSV as well and it experienced some wild downpours and never missed a beat other than the gauges fogging up after being soaked. Some of these down pours were in the water too, one time we were out on the Trinity river a storm snuck up on us and it was raining buckets. Couldn't hardly go above idle without visibility completely going away. We finally made it to the dock and bailed out of the boat to a covered porch at the camp ground office and sat for like an hour watching the bilge pump evacuate water. Took a while to dry the carpet out after that one.

[Twill]

I started out in an 08 LSV as well and it experienced some wild downpours and never missed a beat other than the gauges fogging up after being soaked. Some of these down pours were in the water too, one time we were out on the Trinity river a storm snuck up on us and it was raining buckets. Couldn't hardly go above idle without visibility completely going away. We finally made it to the dock and bailed out of the boat to a covered porch at the camp ground office and sat for like an hour watching the bilge pump evacuate water. Took a while to dry the carpet out after that one.

Super helpful to know stuff like that is just part of the boat ownership. Helpful to learn what is and isn't normal. Now to really dig in and learn about what it takes to change my own oil...

[sandm]

Lots of threads on it. Buy a vac extractor if u dont have one. Only way to change the oil.

[rdlangston13]

Super helpful to know stuff like that is just part of the boat ownership. Helpful to learn what is and isn't normal. Now to really dig in and learn about what it takes to change my own oil...

You need an oil extractor, I use the PELA6000 as do many others on here. There us a hose that is clipped to the starboard side of the engine that was a 1/4" NPT fitting, this is your oil drain hose. The fitting comes with a cap on it, you can insert a smaller hose into this hose to get down to the bottom of the oil pan or you can make a filling that will thread onto this hose. I made the fitting as it allows the oil to drain much faster since your not inserting a tiny hose into an already small hose. Extracting the oil is best to do if with the engine warm as the oil will flow faster as well so if you have a fake a lake and can run it in your drive way that is a huge plus. The filter is on an easily accessible remote mount towards the front starboard side of the engine bay. It's overall a very easy procedure, just take a little longer than a standard car oil change due to having to suck it out.

[Twill]

Lots of threads on it. Buy a vac extractor if u dont have one. Only way to change the oil.

I've been reading through some of them - the Moomba requires Pennzoil 14w40 marine. But I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on is that necessary? Seems like it's kind of hard to find too. So feel a little confused on that front.

[Twill]

You need an oil extractor, I use the PELA6000 as do many others on here. There us a hose that is clipped to the starboard side of the engine that was a 1/4" NPT fitting, this is your oil drain hose. The fitting comes with a cap on it, you can insert a smaller hose into this hose to get down to the bottom of the oil pan or you can make a filling that will thread onto this hose. I made the fitting as it allows the oil to drain much faster since your not inserting a tiny hose into an already small hose. Extracting the oil is best to do if with the engine warm as the oil will flow faster as well so if you have a fake a lake and can run it in your drive way that is a huge plus. The filter is on an easily accessible remote mount towards the front starboard side of the engine bay. It's overall a very easy procedure, just take a little longer than a standard car oil change due to having to suck it out.

Thanks for the tips - I'm excited to get my hands on it and start learning it - I'm ordering the extractor for sure.

[Twill]

Lots of threads on it. Buy a vac extractor if u dont have one. Only way to change the oil.

Also, are there video how to's anywhere in these threads? I'm still learning how to navigate. If not, I want to create some content as I'm learning definitely for myself to be able to recall, but hopefully would help future people like me.

[sandm]

I've been reading through some of them - the Moomba requires Pennzoil 14w40 marine. But I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on is that necessary? Seems like it's kind of hard to find too. So feel a little confused on that front.

to each their own. we always used shell rotella in our old ext340 engine that was in the supra. used that same oil in the pcm ex343 as well. iirc either t5 or t6 synth.
lots of opinions on oil so search on here.

[larry_arizona]

The old oil debates.......no forum is immune lol


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[MJHSupra]

There are some threads on here about oil. Might try to use Google too b/c the words OIL are used so much.

Just make sure you are reading the right one that fits your motor - GM block vs Ford Raptor. If you do not have your manual, download it from the Indmar site.

In my Indmar 325 (GM), I used Shell ROTELLA T4 15w40 and Mobil 1 or Wix Filters. I'm pretty sure the 325 and 340 motors used the same.
In my Indmar 400 (Ford) I used the Castrol Edge Full Syn and Wix XP Filter.

[russellsmojo]

For all fluids and filters ....I use what the owners manual says....


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