Recent content by vocz

I use Scotty Downrigger plug. It comes with side mount socket that I mounted with two screws directly under to the gunwale. Can take pics next time if needed.

Try to mounted the receptacles plug upside down under the gunwale to keep socket dry.

The starboard engine is peeing like a race horse so it wasn’t the water pressure, which why I determined to find the clogged. Anyway, it works like a champ for two years now. It’s time to chase another ghosts…..Combo trim switch replacement, the binnacle combo trim switch only lower one engine...

Had the same issues last year, port engine did not pee from the garden hose. Drove me crazy for days. Clean water line, fuel cooler, rectifier, dropped the lower, new impeller and nothing! Someone from Hullthru fixed his by cutting the water line coming out bottom of the engine block and run the...

Agree. Change the Pump. If you didn’t disconnected the water lines and drained to winterize, it probably busted inside.

I locked down the kicker steering and use the main engines auto pilot to steer.

Yes + help keeping the hours off the big engines and carbon build up since I usually troll all day @ 600 rpm.

Added a 15 hp Kicker trolling motor this weekend with Bob Machine Kicker Jac hydraulic bracket. Installation wasn’t bad at all, I fit the hydraulic pump under the port rear hatch battery box to keep it from the weather and run the switch to the console.

It’s way too low. I would not do it. It may work for you but it will be a safety issue with someone a bit taller. Also, it will block your vision when monitoring your trolling gear.

Have not tried it yet. I can’t power on the ramp anymore due to erosion/restriction, and on low tide I had to dunk most of my truck in salt water to float the boat, the manual crank is worthless for the 10k boat on the bunks trailer.

Installed a Sherpa Grunter Boat Winch 12 v HD to pull 10k 265 Express. It’s a HD model and rates 10-20k lbs. Cant wait to drag her onto the trailer.

In 2019. A friend ordered a 2020 model for $200k and loaded up the gears & dealer installed for another $40K.

Glad you picked the F250. You will love it. Just hung a pair of used 2005 F225’s with 900 hrs. 3.3 are legendary reliable, if you can get to the exhaust before it ate the block.

You don’t need a backing plate for Scotty downrigger, I use 2 extra large washers on each bolt for 20 years a nothing ever come off. When you get snagg the cable will bust before the gunnel. I would add the backplate if you use the Scotty mount with a pot puller for weight distribution.

I do have a 2003 265 and moorage in Everett 5 to 6 months each summer. Use autopilot & downrigger year around with 3 batteries. I add a battery voltage meter to tell me when I should cranking the main to recharge. Also, bring a portable lithium battery charger just in case.