Recent content by Bob Meola

Have to replace bang plate on my 265. I am wondering before I loosen bolts holding motors on transom should I penetrate bolts with some type of lubricant? Don't want to take a chance of snapping bolts. Thanks

Water pressure???

what size screen?

Thanks everyone

Pulled boat yesterday found this hanging . I believe it belongs on the Zinc anode? My questions the other one on port side motor appears to be encased in plastic this one just has bare wire showing. Is it okay to just attach once I change anode or can I just put electrical tape around it ? Can...

What can I use to clean this mold off door?

Replacing present electronics ( Furuno) after 18 years. Question new Garmin dome will not align with present holes on hardtop. How do I fill in after taking off old dome? Any help

I like to leave boat in water till mid December in NJ and I am wondering is there a way you can winterize salt water washdown on a 265 without pulling boat out of water? fresh water is already done.

Can someone tell me how to empty hot water heater to get ready for winterization? Thanks

My Furuno Navnet of 19 years just went bad. Looking to upgrade to Garmin. Any suggestions would like to go with dual screens. Thanks

Have a 2005 265 express with twin 225 Yamahas with 1600 hours on them. thinking of repowering. Do you think its worth it to repower/

If you want to charge batteries does battery switches need to be on?

I want to replace bang plate on my 2005 265 Express at the end of season. Already received part from GW. Anyone know how much time it takes to complete this job ? Thanks\

Presently have Navnet system which is over 18 years old. Want to upgrade electronics . Looking for some suggestions boat is a 265 Express.

While underway yesterday DGPS froze and then of course sounder wasn't working as we were moving buoy to buoy. I got error message on DGPS no fix!!!!! After about 1/2 hour or so it started working again. Do you think antenna is shot. It has been on boat since I bought her new in 2005. Any suggestions