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I am a bit surprised that a transom replacement would be needed on a 2011 hull. I agree that a full replacement probably isn't necessary and would make the repair significantly more expensive. I do have a concern about the cause of the transom issue. Was the cause identified specifically? If...

I read that Sea Deck can get pretty hot to the feet in the sun. Have you experienced that ?

That is what I am hearing; three banks is fine but four are preferred. I think I will go with fine. The electrical theory is that when batteries are wired in parallel, the ground reference used by the charger is the same for both batteries. Since there is a jumper cable between the two grounds...

One thing you do not want to is relocate any bonding connections. Doing so incorrectly can result in the marine equivalent of flesh eating bacteria:)

I don't think that is a galvanic issue. It looks like improper anti-foul job.

I would research the 5200 idea. 5200 is an adhesive and intended for parts that are fixed in place. Parts than can flex or move are better served by using a sealant.

You raise an interesting point. I believe that some charges let's say a 3 x 10 amp can supply more than 10 amps to one bank if the other batteries are charged. It's like load sharing. I am looking at NOCO chargers and don't see in the documentations that a bank can charge at more than let's...

Thanks for your advice. I was planning on a three bank with the battery wiring approach you outlined. What threw me was that I saw the same boat but newer year that I have at the NY Boat show and it had a 4 bank charger. I asked the factory rep about the number of banks required and he said...

I am not sure how many banks a charger should be for my boat. I have gotten different opinions from dealer, vendors, and internet 'gurus' I have twin engines and four batteries. There is one battery for the port engine, a second for the stbd motor and two parallel batteries for the house and...

If you expect snow or freezing rain, perhaps you want to keep the wrap on. In my east coast area (NYC) the official last day of possible freezing temp is mid May! My boat as well as yours is not as sensitive tp freezing events as some plants are:) One thing you want to avoid is getting hit with...

I had a 208 but don't remember 100% what those lockers had to hold the lids up. I am kind of sure they had original factory gas struts and draw pull rubber strap latches

What fish boxes are you referring to? The lockers behind the two helm seats?

Since it has a test button, I would think it is a Ground Fault Interrupter/breaker combo

Sometimes boat things are easy. Most of the time it's not so easy!

I second that statement.

It might be. I would see if the panel mentioned is relatively easy to remove.

It is possible that you can't get to the fitting without cutting a hole for a new access plate. First steps are to try removing what ever panels or lids that are near to the fitting to see if you can reach it. It would help to know what the through hull is for. The original owners manual does...

exactly what is left powered up? Do you have a fridge or chillers. Any kick butt stereo? Radar left on? Also something doesn't sound right. You say you have to switch to BOTH to get the first battery charged, If you have to use BOTH to start the first motor, switch the battery switch to the...

I did some research and I am pretty sure a single motor on that hull should be a 30 inch.

I dug further and some fittings say they are USA made. They are some sort of composite material but exactly what composite is not mentioned. Interesting, let's see if anyone else has info