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Hi all, I've noticed that the sealant at the edges of my transom doesn't look so good. I'm wondering how worried I should be, and what I should do about it. Come to think of it, I don't even know how the transom is really built. I assume there is steel in there? Boat is a 1995, and the...

Thanks all. I'll give it a try.

Thanks Dennis, and sorry for not clarifying. Fairly thick, sturdy, canvas material, not vinyl.

Like this kind of thing. Would this work well on a bimini, or only on something looser-fitting like a boat cover? https://www.overtons.com/product/details?pdesc=Tear-Aid-Fabric-Repair-Kit-Type-3-x-60-roll&i=314772

Hi everyone, I have an old bimini on my Sailfish—not sure how old! Zips into the back of the hardtop and goes all the way stern. When I bought the boat, it had a large tear, which the dealers patched up pretty well for me. I'm now finding some smaller tears here and there. I know it's...

I don't, but am very interested in them, so am responding just to 'watch' this thread and see what others say.

I have 2012 F225s, so am replying just to 'watch' this thread and see what others say in response. I know nothing about the OX66s, except for all the positive comments I've read on this thread in the past.

Hi Freddy, I have a '95 272, but have 225s with 3-blade props. My WOT RPMs are about 5000. Will be interested to hear what others with 4-blade props are getting. @fellinger , how about you?

Thanks for sharing this update, although it's sad to hear. I always enjoyed how members of this forum could type, in any thread, "just ask Tabman!", and shortly thereafter his very helpful comments would appear below.

SkunkBoat, Thanks very much. This is even more specific than I thought anyone would offer. Some in-line replies: Are both the starting batteries connected with two standard battery switches(1/both/2/off) as they were from Grady? Yes. Are the starting batteries NOT connected in any way to...

Nice, thanks GeorgeMjr. Will refer back to this as I do some homework this weekend.

SuzukiDave, thanks for all these replies. I have some homework to do, and then will report back.

Touché! I have gotten out of the habit of following such rules on forums and in texts. But yes, the underline button on my toolbar works fine!

Ha, could probably learn a lot from the lessons he learns the hard way! Reminds me of “A Walk in the Woods”, in which author Bill Bryson decides to try hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Thanks Artodea, Sounds like I need to find out whether my outboards offer this feature. I should think they would, since it would be reasonable to imagine one of these outboards being used on a single-engine, dual-battery boat.

Thanks Seasick, This is a nice option to know about too. By the way, am I the only one trying to charge three batteries with two outboards? How are others on this forum recharging their house batteries? Just with a shore-power charger?

Nice, thanks Georgemjr. Mine are 2012 225s, so I will look into this option of recharging a second battery off one (or both?) of the outboards. That would work well. Do you think I could use my existing wire that runs from the stern to the DC panel, which used to power the DC electronics...

Thanks SuzukiDave. Yes, I actually use a Deltran Battery Tender Jr to recharge the house battery. The charger plugs into the AC outlets in the cabin, and runs under the companionway steps to the compartment under the aft cabin. So yes, whenever I'm on shore power, the house is getting...

Hi there. For what it's worth, the same is true on my '95 272: the holding tank and macerator are located under and behind the aft cabin. In order to trace a leak recently, I had to take out the walls of the aft cabin, and also pull up the floor of the aft cabin. It was a bit like taking...

I know, I know, I should get a degree in electrical engineering. Maybe Seasick will start an online Masterclass, and I can sign up ... My house battery was relocated by a previous owner. It now sits under the aft cabin. It powers my DC electronics (helm, cabin, etc.). It does NOT get...