Recent content by enfish

I don't disagree with you... put the biggest tabs you can fit. In my case, it was going to require rearranging too much stuff and the 22 foot Gradys at one point in time (many years ago when I was deciding which size to install) came stock from Grady with 12x9's, and looking around the yard...

Bennett recommends 18x9 for the 208. But with a transom mount transducer, there's not really any room for 18's, so we went with 12x9 and they do just fine.

Thanks. It's only taken an annual hand polish and wax to keep it looking like this. It's why I always suspect a painted fiberglass boat is painted for one of two reasons... to cover up neglect or damage. Neither one is a plus when boat shopping.

The painted hull and deck would be a red flag to me. There's no reason why 30 year old GW gelcoat shouldn't be in good enough shape to polish out any oxidation other than years of neglect. This is what my 26 year old gelcoat looks like after being polished and waxed a couple months ago. Hard to...

I've never looked, but I can hear the solenoid click when i flip the momentary toggle switch. It's always been that way since I become owner of the motor 25 years ago when it was 4 years old.... the electric choke has never been good at being a cold start choke. It definitely works since it...

If the OP is pulling out the choke on the front of the cowling, that's 100% mechanical, and the butterflies sticking closed, but easily pushed back open by hand, is likely just a function of them being gummed up a little bit, or there is a spring or something broken. I can't remember exactly how...

I know the Orange County Sheriff Department in CA has a few harbor patrol boats with F200 Yamahas. They get more than 10,000 hours on them, and they spend most of their life idling around the harbors. But they are well maintained and used every day, which adds to their longevity (in terms of...

Where are you measuring the battery voltage from? Are you putting a volt meter directly on the battery terminals, or are you reading off a gauge? If the latter, it's possible you've got a bad or loose connection somewhere between the gauge and battery and the batteries themselves are fine. Is...

I actually assumed you were experienced since you made a conscious choice to go test out your boat in sloppy conditions. I wrote my response more so that anyone reading this thread who is new to boating doesn't think the first thing they should do is go out in a SCA. :) But once you're...

It's great that you got the opportunity to learn what your boat can handle on somewhat your own terms. Not something I'd recommend doing if you're a brand new boater, but it you have experience, going out in the slop is a great way to learn your boat. I had to learn that on the fly one time...

Looks good. I did the same thing, but I went with the one for 20-22 footers. I don't have to worry about snow where I am, but it's stretched out pretty tight, so I think it would do well. Rain does not pool on it. It would fit perfectly, except the mast my GPS antenna is mounted on is pretty...

It's early in the season... go south! Best bet is below the 371, 425, and 101 spots. Even a few yellowfin showing up in the mix.

Ha! I did that with my last house... got all new flooring, fixtures, appliances, paint, etc. Then asked myself why we were moving, reminded myself the house was too small, and kicked myself in the head for not doing all the new stuff 10 years earlier... :D

I'd just replace it with a 12 volt LED reading light. They aren't that expensive. I replaced mine a few years ago.

When I was in college, I had a car with a motor that would randomly shut off while driving at 60+ mph, but would start right back up after about 10 seconds. I got good at putting the clutch to the floor, coasting for those 10 seconds, then popping the clutch while still in 5th gear to start it...