Recent content by Vtdochop

Hello, I have a 2003 Tournament 225 and have been plagued with a recurring steering problem. Last year upon losing engine helm control I was advised that there was a leak at the engine and proceeded to have a 400.00 repair completed. This year while leaving the harbor again I lost the control...

Gerrys Thanks for your reply...seems as though I'll have to disconnect the line to the macerator from the holding tank correct ? Could I seal the discharge location with one of those rubber plugs with a wingnut ? Peter

Hello all, Just dreamin...but never too early to plan it out. As a neubie owner of a 2003 T 225 I would like to develop a list of item to have checked before I head out on the water. Last year was my first on Lake Champlain and alot of the 125hrs ( total engine hrs 230 )was at a trolling...

Hello, I own a T225 2003. Have been advised that Vt regs are very stringent and will need to physically disconnect head from macerator as well as plug/seal discharge point. Any suggestions on how I could do this myself and still retain the ability to re connect if I get more adventurous ...

Thank you ElyseM and Hookup 1....I went to the USCG site and the regs state Y union needs to be secured as u have said. Think I will keep a copy of the rules on board. Local marina had said an expensive fix was indicated :shock: ...glad Iwas able to resolve ...only 3 months to go ! Peter

Hello, I need some advice how I might disconnect the off board discharge for my 2003 225 Tournament. As I do all my boating on Lake Champlain (in land) I'll need to do this to be in compliance with federal regulations. Thanks for your imput. :lol: Peter

Hello, Need some advice/suggestions. Have a 2003 T225 with full swim platform and have been using the engiine for trolling. I have put close to 100 hrs this season already and most of it has been at 3 mph. Any suggestions ...electric attached to Trim Tabs ?..Bow mounted electric...stern...

:D Thanks Seabob4...I was able to locate a motor insert..works like a charm. Peter

Hello, How difficult are Livewell pumps to replace? I have a T225 2003 and the pump does not work. No GW dealer for 100s of miles :cry: Thanks, Peter

What do the fellows at GW say..surely they would have a record of hardware use during construction :D Good Luck

Want to mount some 24'' Berts' tracks to the gunnels of my 225..Should I run some Silicone into the mounting holes ...which product ? Peter :D

Thanks for the info on Armorall...don't need it yet ! :D

Chuck, The engine is a 225 Yamaha..I'll try a local dealer Thanks, Peter :D

Purchased a 2003 GW 225 Tournament..but only came with one key. Could someone tell me where I might obtain a spare ? :D

Picked up a 3M Marine Vinyl Cleaner and Restorer product from West Marine yesterday...a waste of time and money :!: I'll try Steam/Bleach/Amorall next :D