Recent content by PukeNreel

I’m on the West Coast and mostly fish for salmon. I’m usually in water that is pretty murky and 200 feet or less. I have used it 2 full seasons and I am absolutely unimpressed by my GT 51.. I don’t have much experience with side view, it’s traditional for me… definitely miss a lot of stuff...

15 pitch 3 blade if lakes or near shore.. 15 pitch 4 Blade if offshore or heavy loaded most of the time.. I’m a fan of Mercury props over Yamaha.

If it’s helpful for anyone I believe the company (batteries plus bulbs) sells their X2 battery which is a rebranded Northstar agm. I have not confirmed but, I heard West Marine premium AGM’s are actually made by Odyssey. I think Odyssey offers 5 year Full replacement if it fails… Both...

I get it, i’m certainly not throwing stones, just trying to help out with the information I’m aware of…. Honestly there’s no comparison between a quality AGM like Odyssey or Northstar and any flooded lead acid battery.. $100 or even 300 is nice but starting your boat on the water is...

AGM batteries are actually far more vibration resistant, that is one of there big selling points. They’re huge with the off-road community and of course the military.. I don’t know whether or not an older 2 stroke yamaha will charge them properly but, I do have two Odyssey AGM’s in my river...

Not the same hull (i have a 265 express) but the mercury mirage plus props made a huge improvement over the saltwater series props. I have 3.3 225s so the 19s were to much pitch for me i was able to get 5600rpm i had to go to 17s.. to get 6000rpm 19s should be good with 250s I...

Thanks guys! I’ve removed both starboard batteries and the port battery.. looks like the previous owner must’ve removed it on my boat! Looks like the 6 ga wire running form the battery switch to the helm is without a breaker or fuse of any kind! I removed cleaned and reinstalled all of the...

on my 2002 265 express I have my 2106s mounted directly on the gunnel between the rod holders with no bracing. I regularly fish 15 and 20 pound downrigger balls They work great! I most often use 15s also but, sometimes you need 20s up in the straight of juan de fuca Current can get crazy...

That’s what I thought. I even removed a battery to dig a little deeper. There is nothing there. Thanks

2002 265 express I have my 2106s mounted directly on the gunnel between the rod holders with no bracing. I regularly fish 15 and 20 pound downrigger balls.

OK, my auto pilot pump arrived i’m getting ready for the “soft” start of my installation. After reading comments and suggestions here I’m starting with replacing fuse panels and maybe even some of the relevant wiring. Unfortunately I currently have no power to my rocker panel? This is not...

Most people in the industry Ive talked to say the 300 Yamaha 4.2 is on top of the list for reliability and makes great power! If it were me and the price wasn’t to much different I would consider the 350, seems like it’s based on the 4.2 platform mostly.. you rarely hear someone complain...

Used, great condition. 14.75 x 21p rh and lh Had the Prop shop in Mukilteo Wa take a look at them. ( they have a good reputation)He said they were never modified and in great shape.. 750.00 plus shipping for the pair..

Mercury Mirage plus 15.3 x 19p rh and lh Like new! No dings or bends or anything weird, never modified or repaired by some ebay prop salesman! I would take 900.00 for the pair plus shipping if they’re going on a Grady! :-) I very briefly ran them on my 265 express with 2005 F225 3.3s I got 48...