Search results

Do you have the inline 4 or the V6 200s?

Newer cats have come along way. Asymmetric hull designs help with some of the handling quirks. The fuel savings are substantial and are one of the reasons we will be seeing more of them. Aspen has cats made in Pacific Northwest that have different size hulls, they actually sell a boat with...

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/1193676-new-gw.html Looks like it might be a dual console based off the 456 canyon hull?

You'll need a DC to DC converer/charger between the charge leads and the battery. The lithium batteries have super low resistance and will wreak havoc on the charging circuit.

I'd recommend a 250. my 225 works, but leaves me pining for more. When I'm out in the rough weather it would be nice to plane slower and i believe the 250 would do just that. (Maybe a more modern 225 would help). When it's calm I have no complaints on the 225.

I'm getting ready to my replace my 228 tank with a plastic 99 gallon tank this fall. Plan is to remove bulkhead and water tank and install tank in the front location to try and balance to boat better. I'll try and get lot of pictures when I get in there. Should be on it late November. I also...

The gt51 is the only sidevu transducer that does decent depth. All the other ones only have a practical use in less than 75 feet of water. More geared toward shallow water. If you need deep, the gt51 (260hz and 455hz) which includes a Medium chirp as well, would have intererence with your...

I think garmin has some information on youtube if you dig around.

Some use radar to find birds feeding on bait.

"The 1243 Garmins are a sweet price point, but they are slow compared to the 8x units - I would have loved to put in a pair (or just one) of the 12's but working them side by side it was like comparing a palm treo to an iPhone. There's nothing wrong with them though - they are great workhorses...

If you might want radar in the future, make sure you get a radar capable unit. Garmin sells the echomap series (cheaper) but they only do radar and 600w transducers. The GPSmap series is radar capable and has a 1kw sonar. Other manufacturers sell similar products that are or are not radar...

You won't be cruising at 40 with a 200 on a seafarer...even if it is a 2 stroke. Be lucky to get there at WOT You'll need less pitch to get your WOT up. 4 blades tend to scrub a bit of top speed/fuel economy but get better hole shot and lower planing speeds. They also give a lot of stern lift...

Budget?? There's this 225 freedom in the PNW. https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/138615421701244/

I suspect 400 ho would push an islander fine. Saving some weight might help make up the difference. Take the cost savings and throw in a helmaster control system.

Thats with the new electric steering system. If you get the non electric steering you will gain most of that weight back with a hydraulic set up. These boats weigh just over 5000lbs with a hard top, fuel and outboard on them...gradys numbers are awful. The 250/300s weigh the same now, there...

I've seen some really nice ladder set ups in the trailer tongue...would be really nice for getting on and off the bow for launching.

Just install the extension when you get to ramp. I have a super sketchy home made one has 4 feet long for launching my jet ski at the beach.

Interesting. I just measured my seafarer and the bed is slight bigger. 6 foot 3 along the edges 70 inches wide at the aft end. Cabin height is around 65 or inches. I'll have to lay in the islander to decide. Not having the bulkhead at the edge of the bed may help the bed feel bigger.

can you measure the v berth next time your at the boat? length and width would be handy.

Interesting, I was sold on an islander to upgrade from my seafarer. But am concerned the bed will be no bigger...I'll have to measure them first. Definately need the enclosed head as we have done more touring than fishing. Also considering a 265 express, but they are even harder to find. Not...