Recent content by tomcosta

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    Has anyone done a glass front, like what the 330 Express has, on a 228?

    I haven't done this before but if the windshield is to low and a replacement is unrealistic try raising the windshield assembly. Maybe you could fabricate an aluminum bar that would raise the windshield to where the top frame is above your eyesight.
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    Repower for 226 - anyone running a 200 hp?

    I don't have one of these boats but it is a big bow heavy boat for a single screw. The biggest difference between the engines you are considering is the 200's are four cylinders and the 225's are six cylinders, 2.8 liter vs 4.2 liter displacement. For most conditions the V4 would probably be...
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    Freedom 215 water Skiing

    OK, Thanks for the help
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    Freedom 215 water Skiing

    Parthery, do the kids have any trouble leaving the wake on ski's? Do they fall going over it? thanks for your help.
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    Freedom 215 water Skiing

    My ski boat days are long behind me. Have been skiing behind a 21' deep vee that creates quite a wake probably 10-12", at my age it takes a lot out of me. Also trying to teach beginners to ski weather twin or slalom the wake always causes problems. I'm looking for a do it all boat that the...
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    Freedom 215 water Skiing

    Has anyone water skied or slalom skied behind the Freedom 215? How big is the wake?