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Did you check under the starboard gunnel?

It’s been awhile since I had that boat so IO don’t remember any tricks. However, I probably ran those motors at 3800-4000 RPM at cruise and it was fast. I think the top end was around 50 IIRC. Your numbers seem very low compared to what I got with less HP. Can’t say why but my memory isn’t...

LOL…I wanted a larger CC and it was mid-season. ALl they has in stock was a 263 with the single screw. I took it but the boat was a little doggy and I was getting into offshore fishing. Plus, my dad was disabled and when I took him out I needed to be sure we could get back no matter what...

I agree with you between the 271 and the 306. The big difference is beam. 306 is a tank. not very efficient or fast, but a tank. It’ll go out and back more comfortably and even maybe go out when the 271 won’t but in real world use you would take either one out in the same conditions and stay...

Tough call because they all served a purpose for different reasons and at different life stages. Pound for pound its hard not to love a twin engine Gulfstream. However, the 360 was an awesome boat and at the time we were doing a lot of cruising trips along with offshore fishing so the room was...

Here you go: (In order) 1976 Hatteras 20’ CC with a Johnson 200 (Dad’s Boat) 1982 Tournament 22’ with OMC 235 Sea Drive (1st Gen oil injected outboard) (Dad’s Boat) 1980 20’ Weekender with Johnson 200 HP (Co-Owned with Dad) 1987 24’ Offshore w/ Johnson. 225 HP (Co-Owned with Dad) 1988 23’...

232 all the way for your use. You will outgrow the 218 before you break it in. The 232 is a ”Big” 23’ boat. Wide beam (9’3) makes all the difference. Forget the helm master. It’s not needed and is tough on the engines. Most people I know who have it don’t use it. If you decide on a 232...

Did you relocate batteries or something. Add weight elsewhere? I assume you are sure the boat is dry? No way a 200HP Merc. should put those scuppers under water under normal conditions. Is the bracket dry? Any chance you replaced the scupper hoses and routed them slightly different? Just...

Also no canvas, bottom paint, electronics, etc. Those numbers are never even close to real world.

Don’t go new at the same or similar size. Your boat is not really that old at this point and you will end up being disappointed after the initial shine wears off as it will do the same thing as what you have. Move up if you can find what you are looking for. With the increase in size you...

The advice above is sound. I would look for a missing connection at one of the batteries you replaced. For the fresh water: First, the fresh water pump needs to be turned on for you to read the tank level. Beyond that, are you sure you aren’t loooking at the holding tank level indicator?

Both boats will be a significant step up in sea-keeping from your current ride (Not that there’s anything wrong with the 22. It’s a fantastic boat.). However, the beam of the 285 really changes the game and if you are looking to go out in some rougher stuff it’ll really make a difference. You...

There are only 3 reasons I can think of not to go over rated horsepower: 1. Too much weight for the transom/waterline (Etc) - NOT the case here 2. Too much HP for the hull (Yes, that is a real thing) can make the hull unstable at high speed - NOT the case here 3. IF you have an accident...

Top speed on the 306 with 350’s is only 58 if it is stripped, no paint, etc. It just doesn’t go that fast in the real world. You are right that these are not, nor are they meant to be SKA boats. They just aren’t built for that, They’re heavy, wide-body boats. However, the 350’s certainly...

I don’t think you need to run it to surmise that 40% more HP swinging bigger props and an additional 3-5% total running weight will result in improved speed. It will without a doubt. Where that speed shows up is more of a question. The 350’s top out in the low 50’s (52-53MPH) in the real...

I’m with you. Efficiency is a nice but coming from the 360 this thing Burns about 1/2 the fuel at a higher cruise speed and lower RPM. I don’t care much about speed either. I cruise around 32-33 MPG burning about 26 GPH. I can do better if I want but that’s the sweet spot for me. I don’t...

You did. That was a sweet boat with only 75 hours on it. This is my second time with this hull. I had a 2000 Marlin at one point with twin 225 2 strokes. It’s a beast of a hull. Not very efficient (or fast) IMO but can do almost anything you ask of it. Very happy……And I downsized from a 360!

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The above description about availability and years is very accurate. When I was searching for a 306 I looked at and ran with both 300’s and 350’s. The above about torque is also accurate. The 306 I looked at with 350’s were series “C” so no issue with reliability but for a variety of reasons...

Get the 306. I have one. I‘ve run a 283. Both great boats. 306 is a beast compared to the 283 though. It’ll run fine with 250’s unless you are trying to race someone. I had a 300 (Marlin) with 225’s (2 Stroke) and it was just fine. Love my 306.