jcarleva

if the gel coat has been broken make sure it doesnt go back in the water - before you have it repaired ensure its drained to make sure the hull hasnt sucked up to much water through osmosis, otherwise this water can be trapped inside the hull once repaired.

thanks thumper...

it has been up and draining since the incident..won't put it back int eh water till it's fixed.

thanks again..
jim

Hit something submerged this w/e and sustained some serious hull damage. Anyone have experience with hull reparirs... are certified dealers certified to do hull repairs?? what should i be looking for in a repair shop????
any and all help appreciated!!

If your dealer is not certified for hull repairs, surely they can offer advice and/or a few people who are. Check out your local telephone directory for fiberglas repair shops. ASK YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY...We have a local used boat dealer who does excellent fiberglas repair (seen it ). Look for someone who actually does repair boat hulls, not showers. Try BOATUS for info on repairing damage.

thanks tiggerman...

so d*$%#%$ upset wasn't quite sure wher to start....

completely forgot about the insurance policy!!!

i'm off to do some reasearch!

I'm having some problems with the nav lights on a '00 1800 that i just bought.. the owners manual is no help. does anyone have wiring schematics or service  manual they are willing to share.. also am a little confused ...see alot about a 240 efi ..i'm assuming that's a 240 hp  i was told mine is a 210..can someone clarify.

thanks..
jim

You have a different engine. The 240 EFI is 240 HP. The Opti comes with either 250 or 210 HP.

As for the electrical problem, do all the other electricals (horn, blower, bilge pump etc.) function normally?

Thanks or the clarification... nobody ever talks about the 210 ...any info on it??? any issues i should be aware of???

also ..yes all the other swiches work fine including the anchor and dash lites on the fist stop of the lite sw....although the low fuel alarm sw has no internal light ..not sur if that's connected or just a problem with that particular switch.

just downloaded the manuals for the 2001 and the 99 at tiggerman's suggestion... i think the only real difference beween the 00 and 01 is they elimminated the low fuel alarm sw.

these should help.

i'll let u know!

Welcome to the board!
Check out our download section , and look at the 2001 manual. It should have a wiring diagram similar if not identical to your 2000.

thanks!
love this forum

hope to be of more help once i've been around for a while!

jim