Recent content by glastron21

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    NJ bluefin tuna report 8/3/09

    I'm leaving around 3am Staurday. I'm out of LEI. Not quite sure if I'm gonna run North or South. I go by "The Rook" and will be on 68. Good luck and be safe. Jim 01' 265 Express
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    265 Express w/ 200hpdi's

    Not at all. I have an 01' with 200hpdi's. I may be just a little partial but I think you'll love it. Good luck!!
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    265 Express Info

    2001 265 express with 200 hpdi's. I have seen some comments about the handling of this boat and thought I would be able to add a little. I 100% agree about the handling. I had some very experienced people try to tame her and they all felt that there had to be something wrong with the boat...
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    Trim and tilt problem?

    I have the same boat and engines. Last year I had exactly the same problem. Take the cover off and take apart the shifter where the tilt/trim button is. Inside you will see a metal contact that needs to be cleaned up or replaced. I just took some fine grit sandpaper to it and cleaned it up. When...
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    M260 Transducer

    I tested out the new transducer over the weekend. I am very pleased with the performance. Did not get into very deep water with it but at 25 knots I held bottom very well and was able to mark plenty of bait. It's connected to a Furuno 585.
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    M260 Transducer

    Any 265 Express owners using this transducer? If so, where did you locate it?
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    265 Transducer placement

    Upgrading some electronics and will be putting in a new transducer. I have a thru hull now but it likes to lose bottom alot. The boats an 01' and I was thinking of putting in the M260 shoot thru. There is not alot of room for it but there are shelfs holding the oil tank on each side in the bilge...
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    Fuel thiefs

    Just a heads up for everybody. I have a place on a lagoon in Mystic Islands, NJ. Decent area and never had a problem. 2 weeks ago my neighbor calls me and tells me someone siphoned 25 gallons out of his tank during the week. I go out and buy the locking fuel inserts and feel I'm pretty secure...
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    plastic spray head on bait station hose

    Same thing happened to me this year. I believe I found one on ebay for $25. It's a shurflow sprayer. At least on my 265 express. It's a 3/8 pipe thread I believe. I just plugged mine until the new spray wand came in. Good luck.
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    200 Yamaha HPDI 265 OWNERS- Do these numbers seem right?

    At 3400 rpm I'm running the same speed but burning a little less. It jumps between 13.5 and 14. Around 200gals of fuel.
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    What size anchor for 265 Express

    Thanks Gradyfish22. I have 15' of chain as well. When I anchor it's usually up against a bar to fish. Usually a little rough. I usually shoot for a 5:1 scope sometimes more. With the curtains down and the wind blowin it seemed I was draggin alot. Not something I like when I am right on the white...
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    What size anchor for 265 Express

    Just wondering what size/type anchor fellow 265 owners are using. Anchored a couple of times last year and the danforth thats on there is not enough. I need to go bigger just want some opinions. Jim 01' 265 Express
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    265 Express Owners

    Tunateaser Good luck with the boat. I feel that in the spring I will get the handling of this boat down in no time. Was just wondering what other 265 owners have encountered as far as handling. All boats have there quirks that's what makes this sight great. A place for all of us to compare...
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    265 Express Owners

    Thanks for all the replies. I am curious Twin yams, do you feel that the auto tabs are a good investment for this boat? Are you happy with yours?
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    265 Express Owners

    I use the engines to trim her out and the tabs to correct any list. I just tap on them and wait a little to see the results and go from there. Like I said, I have only had her out a few times so I have to get comfortable with the boat first but was really scratching my head that day and it...