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I would be more interested in figuring out why you can't hold plane below 4200 revs. Something is seriously wrong. At 4200 revs what is your GPS speed? Do a test with trim tabs retraced as suggested. knowing the prop pitch will help figure out what's going on

I usually refer to the system as Ride or Seakeeper Ride in my posts to avoid confusion. One point about the Ride system is that if you 'problem' is the rolling of the boat when nut cruising or at slow trolling speeds, the Ride doesn't help since it usually kicks in at 10 mph. The gyro and auto...

I don't have your boat but I do have Ride 450 on a 26 foot hull. Since I bought the boat used, I sailed the first season and a half with whatever had been programmed. My boat was prone to water spray over the bow when cruising in choppy but not terrible seas. Late this season I adjusted the...

I know I am beating this to depth but I guess I am not making my point clear. After some research, I learned that you need to meet three specs The actual diameter of the link material. that was 1/4 inch as well as the width and length of the inside of a chain link +

As I alluded to earlier, just because the chain is 5/16 or 1/4 or whatever thickness, that alone does not mean that chain is the correct size. The spec for the gypsy or the manufacturer's data sheet will specify a chain designation like 8mm BBB, Lewmar for 5/16 chain or perhaps 1/4 inch G4 .

Nice work Dennis!

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The fixture has to be a push in with locking nut style. It can not be a hinged or hard wired type at least based on my experience with a shorter hull in that model year.The pole has to be removed if you want to take down and fold the Bimini forward onto the deck. Can't you reuse the existing...

Measure the overall length and the angle of the bend. Having a Bimini I think you are going to find that the length is a lot longer than 8 or 12 inches, It may also be difficult to find the exact match. The light has to be visible all around and therefore it has to be tall enough to not be...

That's good to see! Enjoy

I forgot about stitching the lines together. Good suggestion:) I would also add that having two people work on the hoses can be helpful since one can pull and the other guide, route and push. I am not a fan of silicon spray. I would use dish soap or even better, electrical wire lubricant. It is...

It is critical to make sure that you do not use and rubber based products when mounting your tank. Neoprene is an option as are some plastic/fiberglass based products. Here is a good article on tank installation http://www.marinesurvey.com/yacht/fueltank.htm Installing new fill and vent lines...

To add to the chain size, make sure you get the correct 5/16 chain. Mantus has a good document on chain. https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-anchor-knowledgebase/rode-sizing/?v=28886f13f578

If you have a sample or can get measurements and profiles, you should be able to find replacement parts. Take a look at Taco Marine rub rails to get an idea of what info you need to gather for replacement parts.

Gel coat is pretty fragile and doesn't add strength. Your cracking is not spider cracking, a situation that is more cosmetic than structural. Your crack is a manifestation of underling flexing and/or movement. Your first step would be to try and see under and behind the crack to look for...