After looking for awhile, I finnaly bought a 1985 260 Stinger. Ive had it for a few weeks now. Had my first problem yesterday. The drive coupler on the starboard engine spun. Im going to order a new one this week and replace it over the weekend. Anyone have any tricks, tips or suggestions for a quick pull of the engine? I have the ability, tools and a hoist where I can do all the work. Thanks Dan

That sucks,call me this week,maybe I can stop by and come up with help.

Hi Dan. did you get the coupler fixed? they are actually very easy if the engine is "as merc installed" i did one of mine in about 3 an a half hours or so start to finish. luckily you have a ton of working room in the bilge.

Dave, I was going to fix it, but took it down to have new covers and a new interior made for it. I plan on pulling both engines over the winter and replacing both couplers at the same time. Then I can really clean and detail the engine compartement. Other than that, the boat is great! Dan

Dan,where ya been? going up this weekend?

Tim, sorry for not keeping in touch. I was out of town two weekends ago and this past weekend we had a birthday party at the house for my wife's aunt. We are thinking of a Kelleys trip this weekend. Most likely Saturday afternoon (sept 30th). Let me know what your up to. Dan

should be there if the weather is nice,I will call ya.

I took my Chris Craft cabin cruiser and the old blue Olsen out of the water Saturday morning, got em winterized and pressure washed. We ended up going to Put In Bay Saturday night instead of Kelleys. We watched the OSU game at the Brewery and then stuck around for the Ray Fogg show. Ended the night with a Frosty's Pizza and headed home. The weather was nicer than I expected on Sunday so I took advantage of it and shrink wrapped the big Chris. Did you go to Kelleys on Sunday? Dan

We went to Kelleys with the 353,we had to take the wife for a ride,we got yelled at for passing Scotts cousins 33 sea ray at 90 mph
The speed was not what made the wives mad it was the other wakes that m ade the ride fun!!