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here's my list of pros and cons of kickers: Pros: - save hours on larger and more expensive main motor - save on fuel, although at troll speeds the F225 really doesn't burn much - kicker can be used for aux/emergency propulsion - possibly troll slower than the F225 can normally attain Cons: -...

IMO depends on a few factors such as what type of boating/fishing you do and how much $$$ are you willing to part with. Sorry, no first hand knowledge of Panther but only what i've quickly glanced in passing. I do have experience with Fulton HD and Garelick HD brackets. FYI, stay far away from...

lets try some pics. Furuno electronics: 12" NN3D (plotter), 7" Navnet VX1 (sounder, radar, back up plotter), and a 10" VX1 (sounder, radar, back up plotter) in upper elec. box. these pics are a bit old as i've made some changes such as add a Garmin AP and changed the helm wheel to a smaller 13"...

send me a PM with your email address and i;ll send you pics of my 282 installed with 12" and 7" Furuno's. Zero regrets, in facts only would have regrets if i went the easy way out and installed a smaller unit. pics too large to post here, sorry.

either a yami prop bag or "hardline" marine's prop bag. (i bought a pair of yami's for the spare wheels that i stashed at the fore peak locker in the cuddy where the hot water tank is also mounted--rarely do i venture to look in that storage spot). the yami bag are very nice, snug fit, well...

my 282 has a 5-6 gal hot water tank installed in the cuddy at the bow - don't have a genset so shore power use only. a 2000 watt Inverter would IMO be the smallest inverter for heating water, if you want to take a hot water shower, you likely need an inverter that can do 2200-3000 continuous...

most heads need regular "maintenance." Either use them regularly or at end of each season flush a cup or two of veg oil thru them to keep the seals and such lubed. most heads have re-pack kit parts available which run about $50-80 a kit. if your manual head is very old, a new head is sometimes...

everyone has their own limits, budgets, etc, etc. i general, i always suggest getting the largest screen unit you can physically install and able to afford. a couple years ago i upgraded my electronics on the 282 and it has been a tremendous improvement. I'm not overly particular on brands as...

i believe these are butane stoves, correct? while not popular at local "hardware or outdoor" stores, these little stoves are still popular among the asian market and literally you can still buy stove and fuel/bottles of butane at the asian markets/grocery stores (particularly korean market...

i have a 2002 282 with aft (mid) berth and an AC rev heat pump. I mention the latter because the AC was what i believe factory installed on the starboard side in the aft berth. The AC is separated by a carpeted plywood bulkhead and occupies approx 16" of the aft berth. Significant because any...

hmmmm, i was under the heavy impression that the corrosion issue was very much a warm water (southern) issue. spoke with Andy of SIM who seemed to think with some good degree of certainty that these corrosion incidents were limited to places like florida. what is the average water temp in NY or...

may depend on how you intend to use the boat. if you use it with light load, only up to 3 persons on board, better boating water conditions, moderate cruise speed desired, you may be ok. if you pack a lot of gear, tackle, "stuff" and 3+ individuals are larger than average, use the boat in most...

i sometimes bring my iPad on board to play tunes or have to do some final office work while on the troll (hate it, but sometimes gotta be done). have a marine Navionics chart app for iPad but i use it to play while on land and not on the boat. IMO, the iPad is just not built for marine...

for my 2002 282, there is no switch or lever or anything required to change other than opening the waste deck fitting on the starboard side mid ship. when the process is near done, i take my wash down hose into the head and fill the head/bowl and bunch of times to "flush" the tank as thorough as...

you should be fine to leave the charge on. It will not turn on unless it is shore power plugged in anyways. yes, not all chargers are equal. Unfortunately the better ones do cost more money. also, "wet" lead acid batteries require maintenance and more frequent inspection. Over charging will...

i'd be concerned and need to investigate to be sure the boat will be satisfying. first i've heard of a 30' bimini with F350's. initially i feel the boat is actually over powered with twin v8 F350's and doubt that in '99 it would be spec'd to handle the power. Power is one issue, the weight is...

The most difficult and time consuming part will be runnin the wiring harness for the hard wired remote at the helm. Check the speaker wires, if they r in ruff oxidized shape, this too will increase your time and effort in upgrading your audio. Most likely you require a single DIN size deck...

On my 282, I added an Edson (IMO, the best choice, but most expensive), served me well for a season. Decided to replace the 15" SS destroyer wheel with a 13.5" 316 invest. cast SS wheel that already integrated a knob on one of the spokes. The wheel (bought off a THTer) and nut only cost a bit...

Don't rule out fuel lines as possible issue. Perhaps get the "white" stuff chemically analyzed for composition which may point to where it is originating?

ditto on the SH recommendation. i too have the 850 "older" model. Great radio and top quality (product AND service!) i'd have to check, but believe it has rechargeable battery that can be charged via 120v or 12v. it also has an optional AAA battery tray which i keep along with AAA batteries in...