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The zuke 350’s with duo props are sweet, but the motors want higher octane fuel to get 350 Which may not be available and will cost more in fuel should you do so. zuke now does also have a DF300 with duo props, albiet motors are 65+# or so physically heavier than DF300 single prop version, not...

Hmmm, this leaking from port side to microwave area seems to be consistent issue for 282’s. mine suffered the same issue, but found was due to the hole cut to fit the port window was poorly cut and a bit too big in one spot which made sealing the window perfectly difficult And hence the small...

2002 282 with yami F225’s re-powered with ZuKE DF300s this past January. For Suzuki, the DF250’s and DF300’s are same motor except the tune. Cant remember the exact number but the 300’s were only Cdn$1600 more total over the 250’s, so i opted for the 300’s. was worried a bit about going from...

Update: The water leak was due to a busted flow valve near the fresh water tank that the servicing dealer found and simply removed the offending valve. Valve was busted and stuck in open condition. I honestly would not have found this as getting to the tank in the 282 was extremely difficult...

Thx amf282 i think thats the exact same prop which dealer put on my zukes

1.8? that's fantastic. i think the added trim is indeed the ticket. boat looks good! i opted for the black coloured zukes. curious, what prop did you go with? will miss that boat . . . on to the search for the next ride for myself

A consideration when choosing between AP brands for your boat: maintenance and accessibility for various parts of the AP. And installation location of parts which may require regular maintenance. Please research what parts may need better access as they may require some maintenance such as...

long over due update: Mid January the 282 was re-powered from 2002 F225s to Suzuki DF300's! new gauges, controls and motors and into the world of fly-by-wire! the throttles are touchy especially coming from friction cable controls but know i will prefer them to the old. just some time needed...

got a response from Grady White factory. Was informed that they have only tested the boat with Yami power and unable to say how additional weight may adversely effect the boat if i went to Zuke 300's. Not the answer i wanted but understand their position and appreciate the reply. The boat is...

BC282 Nalie 2002 282 Sailfish F225's soon to be replaced with Suzuki DF300's with fly by wire!

i went from a 22' WA to my 282 and zero regrets as PacNW coastal and offshore fishing suits the bigger boat. I keep the boat on a trailer and no issues towing with 3/4 ton truck but you definitely know its back there and not gonna win any races. But ... Bigger boat can equal bigger and more...

thanks guys for the insight. Boat sitting at dealer 1000 miles from me, mechanic informed me today that hull rated for 600hp. so option for twin 300 is on the table and for $1600 likely the way to go. Mechanic also stated that boats can be "over-powered" by 15% without insurance issues. Not...

hi guys, looking like its finally time to repower the Sailfish. Currently have Yami F225's (2002 vintage) with about 1200 hours. Looking at either new Yamaha F250's with fly by wire controls or Suzuki DF250's or even the DF300's (only Cdn$1600 more). Not looking for debate on Yami vs Zukes...

hahahahaha, it did fly over my head :<>< :<>< :<>< :dance :dance can't say anything about your admiral but if she can drive a car, i think she can learn to drive a boat. maybe not parallel park, but keep the boat headed in a safe direction towards destination. could just stop and enjoy a...

dale, what pilot do you currently have? i love my pilot (its not perfect) but i'm satisfied with my Garmin GHP10. If doing all over again, i''d probably go with a Furuno pilot as i'm a fan of furuno but at the time theirs did not have a virtual rudder. here's some Major Pros that i find with...