1993 Stratos 275xl

[jason1974]

Just bought this boat used. Does anyone know if a source where i can get an owners manual? the owner didn't have it anymore and need to learn about the workings of this boat. any ideas?

[scl]

I have a 95 275 and I have the original owners manual. It is of no help Its pretty generic and doesn't cover everything. I was loking for livewell switch info and never did figure it out from the book! I love!!! the boat, right size, right speed, right price! But the manual is horrid. I could copy it for you and email if worst comes to worst, or you could try a local dealer, or C & O, for an original. Good Luck.

Scott

[jason1974]

i tried the dealer and they said it was too old of a boat.

can i ask you a question? i have two dials, one for starbird and one for port to flood the livewells. I can't get these to move and they are stuck in the open position. I am not sure if i am moving the correctly. should they move freely all the way around?

[Jason Phillips]

Jason,

It's very possible that your valves have broken. Open the hatch on your bilge area. The valves are in the bottom mounted inline in some approximately 1" hose. Have someone turn the dials while you watch the valves to see if they are moving. If you can turn the dials all the way around, I'm going to say the valve is broken. The valves are plastic, and over time, the arms that connect the cable to the valve assembly can break off. C&O has a ton of the valves that you can purchase and they'll ship to you.

[Jason Phillips]

Here are a few that they have. The one in the middle of the top row should look similar to what you'll have in your bilge area (color may be different). The connecting arm is what I'm talking about has a tendency to break, especially if they go a long time between uses.

http://www.candomarineparts.com/Page5105.htm

[jason1974]

well, i can't even move the dails by the drivers seat. they won't even turn. that's the problem.

i will check this out, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

[Jason Phillips]

Glad to help. The valves can freeze up. If that is the case, then you do not need to try and force the knobs. You need to get into the bilge area and try to see if you can free it up there. Pull the valve out and see if there is anything stuck in them. If they are the originals, it would not be a bad idea to change them out anyway.

[jason1974]

Again, thanks to all the replied. Very good info given by all and i appreciate it. I am very new to bassboats.

[scl]

Okay, I had this problem with 1 valve when I got mine. First, they aren't frozen, as in due to the cold right? If they are warm and won't move, then get in the bilge and spray the begeezus out of them with WD or a similar product. Then move the little lever on top of the valve by hand. Keep working it. You can also take the control out by the console, and move the cable with a pair of pliars after you take it loose from the dial. The dial is the weak point and you can break the plastic. Most likely its a sticky cable, which is better than a stuck valve or ad control. Good Luck.
Scott