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    Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Ox66

    Re: Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Yes - painted bottom. Thanks for pointing out the benchmark is with an unpainted hull. That likely affect it some. In my first table at the top. The .9MPG was on the old reworked propellers. It also shows RPM & Speed. My load was...
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    Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Ox66

    Re: Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Thanks. I realized my spreadsheet did not include the full model under test. its OFS 3 (3 blade) After speaking to power tech, they recommended a 15.25x16 4 blade. Given I normally run w/ heavier loads and to help w/ fuel econ...
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    Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Ox66

    Re: Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Attached are my numbers w/ my new power tech 19" props. I think there is room for improvement. The RPMs are on the low end at WOT. I'm concerned the engines are being over worked.
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    Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Ox66

    Hi I'm looking to compare numbers w/ someone w/ a similar setup. I would be interested in hearing from either Marlin or Bimini 306 owners running the SaltWater Series OX66 2 stroke engines. Yes I know the engines are old, but they only have about 1100 hours, and have been well maintained. I...
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    Replacing Ladder Brackets for 1999 Bimini 306

    Hi - been absent for a while... Just passing this along. One of the kids (or their friend - translation "wasn't me") twisted the ladder while removing the ladder from it's brackets and broke one. Grady White declares this an obsolete part. But I called Grady and they gave me the...
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    tachometer light (yamaha)

    The port side tachometer.
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    tachometer light (yamaha)

    My tach light on one of my guages is out. If I tap it it flickers on, but then goes out again. Is there a light bulp that I can replace on these, or does the whole damn thing need to be replaced? Thanks. Ed
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    baitwell fix

    go with stainless steel....
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    Bimini 306 "RingLeader"

    Do you worry about pulling the cleat? What is largest fish you've done this with? Thanks, Ed
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    Bimini 306 "RingLeader"

    Ring leader - how did you get the sharks in the boat? I have the exact same boat, and can't get a tuna up over the ladder bracket 1 due to height out of water, and 2nd, will tear it up. Wondering your method. Have posted on this subject before but no advice that's really what I'm looking for...
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    IFish4Tuna Ed 1999 306 Bimini 1999 Yamaha Saltwater Series - twin 250 HP
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