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Years ago when I bought a boat with Yamahas out of state I went here, https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/find-a-dealer?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMCKBhDAARIsAG-2Eu_wZzZlKhqhtyaxGe5XgKGhMRVcVS65dk5bI0ObebdNFFviw29rUKoaAgjLEALw_wcB And then I called dealers until I found one that would allow a mechanic to...

My boat had that same pushbutton breaker as the one next to your battery switch. Be sure to check it, I ended up replacing mine. Was sticky. Regarding your fuel tanks I can only tell you what I saw when I removed the then 25 year old tank out of my boat. The top had obvious pitting and a...

You're welcome. I installed the Bennett electrics on my 208 and they are excellent. The install was painless as Bennetts instructions and templates are very clear and easy to understand. Highly recommend.

I'm surprised a northerner is considering a cc. That's a Florida boat all the way. That said, for boating with kids I would want a walk around so there's a place to nap or get out of the cold and there's room for a porta potti. Never been on a 209, is there room in the console for a porta potti?

Sunny out. 208 with group 27's, starboard corner

8. After researching, I eventually, plan on pulling powerheads, removing the "sealed" metal cap, and sealing the top of the transom with fiberglass to prevent water intrusion. Big thumbs up for this one. And your game plan regarding the motors and hull sounds great.

Has it been submerged due to a hurricane or is that just years of dirt? Looks like a great project, be sure to post pictures of your progress. Good luck!

What is your budget for owning a boat? I ask because if you don't want more than 10 grand in a boat that one may not be the one for you. That motor might give you another five years or grenade tomorrow. So if you pull the trigger you need a plan and cash for the inevitable. And then the rest...

Years ago I went into a West Marine for something and stopped at the electronics display. Saw my same Garmin on display and asked the guy a question about it. He spent a bunch of time showing me things I had no idea about. You might call around and see if a local store has an electronics guru.

Just did my house last July. Termites are the devil. Nice gloss on that hull.

Good looking boat with a lot of nice upgrades, glws!

Or you could pull a couple screws, transducer, garboard drain plug, and see if any water runs out.

Thanks for the update. It definitely looks ready for some tlc. Glad it was an easy fix.

I don't but I'm with Halfhitch, just start taking it apart. If the threads are buggered it sounds like it will be readily apparent. If the boat is in the water lay down some towels so if you drop a part it may not bounce into the water

This thread may help, particularly post #10 and #15 and the video on #23 https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/191132-lewmar-windlass-clutch-trouble.html

I would have bet money that he needs a 25" lower but apparently not. Hopefully raising it a hole solves the spray problem.

You can disconnect the tie bar and once you throw them in gear (forward) the loose motor will track the steered motor, even when turning. Adjust the bar and reconnect if it's safe to reach it while on plane, otherwise measure and reconnect in neutral.

A 30 second video of the lower unit while the boat is on plane would answer the questions.

It was terrible. I felt badly for the guy. I don't know how he ended up getting it back on but I'm sure it wasn't pleasant. The other time I heard it happen, I was walking back to my boat after parking the truck. There was so much yelling between the guys involved we just got the hell out of...

I've seen a boat laying on a ramp twice and both times it was a bunk trailer with bunk slicks. Once was at a double ramp and I was on my boat idling waiting for my buddy to park the truck. Guy next to me had a newer whaler with a nice Yamaha, the sound it made when that skeg hit and then the...