Recent content by Zee4Fish

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    Bimini 306 Tow

    Unfortunately i wouldn't have any use for a tractor and even if i decided to put it to work in the marina, it wouldn't be doing much as most boats are a lot smaller and everyone uses their smaller suv’s to put em down. So i want something that i can use daily as i also travel long distances...
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    Bimini 306 Tow

    Thank you for the tips and info :)
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    Bimini 306 Tow

    Yes, both are kept on the same property. I never have the need to move it out the property. We have a winch that usually does that but it's almost always faulty so we have to revert to our trucks.
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    Bimini 306 Tow

    Hey members, Question, i'm looking into buying a Ford truck so that I can launch and pull up the Bimini 306 (weight approx 12,500 lbs) including trailer. I don't want to go up to the F250 being that I don't need to tow anything else with it and it would be an overkill. I also won't be towing...
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    Boat Advice

    Then maybe the age of the outboard was a miscommunication, as they definitely are 4 stroke and actually don't look that old. Either way wether I change them in the near future or not. My main concern was finding out if I repowered the Sailfish, and tried to compare both boats. Which would out...
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    Boat Advice

    Well the F300's are around 20 years old, they run great for now, but still. Going 80 miles off the African coast with no sea tow, coast guard or organized rescue, is not ideal. I carry a Sat phone at all times, but still. Will the Bimini out perform the Sailfish noticeably? with a longer hull...
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    Boat Advice

    I Not looking for a speed demon. But something that can be comfortable to cruise at 35mph without too much pounding if we’ve got some chop.
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    Boat Advice

    Its the 4 cylinder version vs the typical V6. Hence it doesn't have that power. My Props are S.S - 3x16x18.5 - was recommended by the Suzuki dealer.
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    Boat Advice

    Hey, First post here... I bought an old 2000 sailfish 272 and restored her back to health and added all the bells and whistles to it about 2 years ago. Has been a great day inshore fishing and family boat but I made the mistake of under powering it with a pair of 4 Stroke - Suzuki DF200 V4. I...