Recent content by JKenyon1506

Update: I pulled to the storage tray out just above the water fill and found the vent hose running into the fill. I followed it around and there was a dip in the hose like you mentioned and was forming a "p trap" of sorts. I raised the hose and cleared the water and now works fine. Thanks for...

Thanks for information. I believe it to be the built in style. I will check for the dip in the hose...makes sense. I appreciate the help.

I have a 2002 248 Voyager and having trouble filling fresh water tank. I assume my vent is clogged or obstructed. Can anyone tell me where the vent is located? It is not visible even with the middle cover for aux fuel tank removed. I can see the fresh water tank but cant seem to find a vent hose?

With the new Mercury V8, I have no issues with staying on plane at low speed. This motor has tons of low end torque. The old Yam 225 would barely stay on plane with tabs all the way down at low speed and when turning. I did just add 160lbs to the bow using gravel. This leveled out the boat on...

If you could design a hinge to work, you might have a good market out there. The only drawback to my design is getting the hatch out of the way. I try to only store things that I will not use often. I have the larger seats and it makes it very tight to access the area.

Taking the hatch off is a bit tricky due to the amount of room between the seats. I take out one of the ports and it makes handling the hatch much easier. I would also be concerned that a hinge would catch your foot.

I will post some pictures soon. I used the existing panel with surface flush latches and used weather strip tape around perimeter. Painted with white epoxy paint and it works great. Also, I embedded short stainless screws in the screw holes with 5200. Looks like they go all the way thru.

Family Affair - This is exactly the information I was looking for. I do not have the extra tank and I always thought it was sitting a bit bow high. I will try your idea with ballast up forward. I did notice a better ride when I trimmed the tabs to get the bow down and I did try running faster...

I recently purchased a '02 248 Voyager and was curious if anyone on here could share their experience with the ride quality and handling. I have owned many boats and most recently owned a 204 Overnighter. This 248 seems to handle differently, especially when docking. It tends to slide sideways...

I am replacing a 2002 Yamaha F225TURA ser#69JU150663 with 30 inch shaft and I cant seem to find an accurate weight for this engine. The new engine ( 2020 Merc 300hp V8 30inch shaft ) has the weight listed on the id sticker. It is 620lbs. On the Yamaha, I have been told anywhere from 527 to...

It did not make sense to me either. Thanks for your input.

I have a 2002 Voyager 248. I have it in for repower and we are removing bang plate and glassed over transom. I am told there is an aluminum bar within the transom. I have never heard of this. Can anyone provide information as to the need for the bar? I also heard this bar can expand and contract...