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    GW 306 Stern/Starboard Storage in console modification ideas

    The storage on the stern/starboard side of the console is very shallow and pretty useless because of the size of the live well. Anyone done something cool and innovative to make this a useful space?
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    Anchor locker capacity

    Thanks, ordered 400' with 20' of chain, hopefully it will all fit. Wasn't familiar with 8 plait, always used nylon 3 strand, after looking it up I went with that. Thanks for the help!
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    Anchor locker capacity

    How much anchor line will a 306 Bimini/Canyon hold?
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    Any Tips on repowering 306 Bimini with Suzuki DF350's?

    Thanks, I like the control panel placement. Great way to fill up the third hole left from the yamaha gauges.
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    Any Tips on repowering 306 Bimini with Suzuki DF350's?

    Repowering my 2008 306 Bimini with DF350's. Looking for tips on placement of key switch, control pad, gauges or anything else someone has done. I want to relocate the key switch so I can put my foot there when on autopilot. Thinking of putting the key switch in the console and then just need the...
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    Repowering 306 Bimini

    Have a 2008 306 Bimini with F350’s. Repowering and considering F300’s due to cost savings and not having to worry about the flywheel issue but am worried I will be unhappy with performance. I would appreciate some real world performance numbers. I fish out of Galveston and fuel economy is...
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    306 Bimini Prop & Pitch

    Anybody? Now wondering about a 4 blade? Definitely would like some more bow lift.
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    2008 GW 306 Bimini - 15.5"x19p or 16"x17p"

    Just purchased a 2008 306 Bimini with Yamaha F350's. Currently it has 15.5"x 21p Yamaha props. 5,600 max rpm's = 49 mph with 3/4 tank of fuel and 2 people and no gear 3,400 rpm's = 30 mph @ 1.5 mpg. Same load as above With a full load I figure I'll drop to 5,400 max rpm's and should be...
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    306 Bimini Prop & Pitch

    Buying a 2008 306 Bimini with Yamaha F350’s. Currently has Yamaha SWS 15.5x19p props. Max RPM’s at 3/4 load is 5,500 RPM’s. I have had good luck with Mercury Enertia Eco props in the past. Considering changing to these props in a 16x17p. Thoughts and other recommendations?
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    306 Bimini versus 306 Canyon performance differences

    If you look at the performance numbers for a new 306 Canyon would you expect to get those same numbers from a 2008 Bimini 306 with the same power? What were the other changes?
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    Due diligence on 2008 306 Bimini

    In the process of purchasing a 2008 306 Bimini. Anything that I should be on the look-out for with the boat?
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    Garmin Autopilot on GW 257 Advance

    Skunkboat, just went through your thread, obviously you did it yourself. On a scale of 1-10 looks like a difficulty level of 7???
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    Garmin Autopilot on GW 257 Advance

    Skunkboat, Thanks, super helpful. Did you do the install yourself, and was it difficult?
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    Garmin Autopilot on GW 257 Advance

    I’m running a 2008 GW 257 Advance with Twin Yamaha F150’s. All Garmin electronics. 942xs with GMR 18 HD+ & EchoMap 94sv. What’s the most economical way to add a Garmin Auto Pilot?