Recent content by ItalianAngler

I know I know, this is dated but…. I bought my 2002 with F225’s 6 years ago. It was 45k with trailer and 43k without, I didnt need it so I chose that option. Around 1k hours at that time with exhausts done and all maintenance records. It was in excellent condition with updated electronics for...

Finally dried out enough to start putting it back together.

Luckily, I’m lift kept and she rarely stays in water for more than a couple days at a time. The old Yamahas were the same and I’ve not noticed it sitting any lower, seems a little higher actually, but that could just be perception. Any difference is negligible. I think my install timing was...

You and me both, it’s a definite weak point. I think one, albeit hot, solution would be fixed tinted glass. Like the newer marlins have. It’s nice to be able to get some fresh air in there during the summer.

Time for an update, we started work on the seemingly little crack near the escape hatch, Pandora’s box is now wiiiiiiide open. Whats obvious is that it was already repaired, twice, neither was great. No turning back now…

I don’t think so, I’m in a similar position. I have the same size in aluminum from Solas, they were my spares before repowering. I was going to list for $300 for the set as they’re brand new. Your SS props look perfect, I think it just comes down to if someone has hit a rock lately or not.

Dropped her off with the glass guy on Friday. We are going through the concept phase now. Planning to extend the rear of the hardtop, we may modify the rocket launchers to drop down a few inches. They are a PITA to reach for me.

Update: I was able to adjust the trim and tilt, cool feature, and the bullets are ever so slightly in the water. Still though, it’s a lot less than was in with the Yamahas.

The difference in weight wasn’t anything major, I can’t tell a difference. I had the old 4 strokes on there, they weren’t exactly slender. I think all told it’s around 100 extra lbs between both of them. I did reseal the transom with the new vinyl cap. It’s tight now, they did a great job.

My stbd engine was misfiring, the port engine had some corrosion on the block. Still worked, but the small repairs were becoming more and more frequent. I like to fish, A Lot, and it was the down time that was killing me. Based on where I could see things headed and the fact that I wanted to...

I’ve had the Simrad AP for a few seasons, and yes it will hold the boat into the wind and current at idle speed, usually 600 rpm. Even on one engine. The digital throttles primary bonus feature for trolling was troll mode where you can push a button and increase or decrease rpm in increments of...

Night and day, the digital throttle is sensitive, takes some getting used to. They shift so smooth, and quiet. The engine sound is different too. Much quieter at idle and low speeds. Higher rpm seems about the same in terms of noise, but it’s a very unique sound.

Just picked her up and ran it home. It’s filthy from sitting at the shop but the install is great. According to the rigger the transom is solid as a rock, the new bang cap is sealed up tight. These DF250 AP’s are absolute beasts. I’m still getting it figured out but they like a little more trim...

GW makes is pretty clear they aren’t in the parts business, just ask the parts rep at your local dealer. Boats are far more like houses than they are cars, it’s not like I call up my builder and ask what front door they installed on my house back in 2003. GW is however quite good at helping you...

I think the issue has been the change over to stainless. Many of the new models are SS and grady really isn’t in the parts business. If they have it they have it, but if they quit using it in current models then it goes away. My parts person said she had to enter my HIN when ordering it and it’s...