Recent content by altouchet

Is there enough room for a small adult to sleep in the aft cabin under the helm? I'm 5'7". How about 2 small adults? Is there an air conditioning vent back there? Thanks,

I had the same boat with a Yamaha F250 V-6. Although the power was great, I felt the weight on the transom adversely affected the way the boat performed. I think the new Yamaha F200 inline 4 cylinder would be the perfect combination of power, and weight for that boat. It's under 500 lbs. Of...

I am considering purchasing a 180 Center Console, or a Tournament 185 (same hull). Could anyone who owns one of these comment about the self bailing scuppers. If you put 2 people in the back of the boat while the boat is at a dock, or fishing, will the scuppers backwash into the cockpit? Thanks,

I have the 2007 208 for sale on the classifieds page. I cannot imagine the F150 would be enough motor for this boat, especially if you have 3 or 4 people aboard and a full tank of gas. I have the F250 on mine. Is it more horsepower than necessary? Yes, but considering the F200, F225, and F250 of...

I find my 208 does less wandering if you find the perfect trim angle on the motor at that speed. Try experimenting with the trim.

We must be looking a the same boat in Islamorada, FL?? Everything I've read, and folks that I've spoken to say it's under powered. Heck, I have the same F250 on my Adventurer 208! Granted that is more than adequate for the 208, I just think it will be tough to get that 270 on plane if you have...

I'm looking at a used 2000 model Marlin with twin OX66 250's. The boat is in very good condition but I'm concerned because the engines have 1500 hours on them. Can some OX 66 owners tell me if they've put this many hours or more on their engines?

Has anyone been able to determine if there are certain year models of Yamaha F225's that have the corrosion issue? I'm shopping for a used Marlin, and would like to know which ones may have this issue. Thanks,

Thanks for the replies. Those figures are about what I expected.

I'm thinking of moving up to a 300 Marlin. I'm looking at older boats around the year 2000 with 250hp 2 stroke Yamahas. Just wondering what the fuel burn would be at cruising speed compared to a newer model with 4 stroke Yamaha 250's. Also, will the Marlin remain comfortably on plane at around...

altouchet Al "Summer Song" 2007 Adventure 208. 2007 Yamaha F-250. Lake Charles, LA

I'm thinking about buying the new inline 4 cyl F-200 for my Adventure 208. Nothing wrong with my F-250 with only 425 hours, I just think the boat could benefit a lot with less weight on the transom. Anybody have a clue what my 2006 F-250 might be worth?

What brand of buffer should I buy for compounding and waxing? I'd like to be able to get into tighter spots such as the edges of the walk around on my 208 Adventure. I realize the larger diameter pads are probably better for large flat panels like the hull sides. Recommendations are appreciated!

Do any of you Islander owners have air conditioners installed? How about hot water heaters? Is there room anywhere to mount a small generator? How about on the Sailfish? Same questions above. thanks,

I've often debated whether to use one of my fish boxes on my 208 verses a cooler. For cruising I store my fenders in the port side fish box behind the seat. I've got cleaning supplies, a bucket, and a hose in the starboard side box. Not sure where I'd relocate any of those items if I used one of...