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Recently I saw twin 200 Suzukis rigged for $30k. I'm not sure if they were digital or mechanical. Someone has/had a low hour digital set on THT for $26k. I have digital Suzuki's and love them. Honda and Tohatsu (rebranded Hondas) can be had for great prices also, but you would definitely want...

If you really like the boat and it is in great shape, go used. The parts forum of The Hull Truth has many low hours v6 engines at low prices. Many are still under warranty. While it will be a bit of a PIA to make happen, you could easily save $20k. I sold my engines well before there was a...

He hit a couple of my favorite spots. One of which I had hoped wouldn't come up. It's getting too crowded! My son is often an enthusiastic boating participant. Despite our best efforts, my daughter is often a stick in the mud. The irony is that when she got to see the places we have gone on a...

That's wild! And that's exactly my suspicion. Yes, Erie. The chop can be brutal. I haven't been to Erie, PA, but the Cleveland waterfront and river has some interesting sights in a relatively small area. Hopefully you got to also see the beautiful beaches around the Cedar Point area and the...

Did you not have a loop before? If you didn't have a loop, was water getting in?

There is no loop. Considering the hoses for my black water tank were plumbed backwards, it wouldn't surprise me if all of this is from a lack of a loop. We often get nasty chop in these parts. I'm confident water goes into the thru hull in these conditions. I also get it when pulling the tube at...

I appreciate the ideas. I don't suspect I have water sitting in the tank area. I've pulled the pie plates and the tank is spotless - like new - zero funk from moisture. I think plugging off the tubes to isolate water entry is a good start.

The 270 uses bronze thru hulls and look like new. I suspected the bilge discharge up front till a few days ago. I had a little water in the aft bilge, but zero up front. Because the front of the hull is lower than the back, I would think that indicates the water has to be coming from the back...

Does your bilge pump have a check valve or a vent loop? I ask because I suspect that water in my bilge is coming in from my thru hull and back down my bilge discharge. I only have water when it gets rough and the boat rocks more significantly. I've checked for water along the every thru hull I...

I suspect that in time GW may change their battery configuration once Yamaha blesses the use of LiPos. Looks like you have created a game changer for yourself. Working in my bilge is a major PIA. I was so happy to button everything up and be done with fresh batteries that should last me a long...

Not trying to be a wise-guy, but did you try full to starboard? I never damaged mine, but I had the same concern. I always keep mine full port before tilting for similar reason. You could also try to keep them centered and use a steering ram wedge to keep in the ideal position. The tube you are...

I'm now part of the club! My Ionic is in and all is well. I love the ability to look at my battery to see what I'm using and SoC. Game changer! My inverter seems happier as well. Thank you for the help and paving the way!

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I have yet to see if any reliability issues with the new 350. As for noise, I'd post over on THT to see that the consensus is. As for the need, it depends on your priorities. An extra 50 HP on that hull will only net you a few more mph on the top end and better power across the board, but not...

Yes, tabs and engine trim can help to lift the stern and plane at lower speeds, but the right prop provides even more lift allowing for the planing speed to be reduced further. Yes, the props efficiency plays a part too. The prop efficiency drops as rpm decreased. This is where Sharrow claims to...