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This is encouraging. Thanks. I am in the process of just using the fuel to get it low enough for haul & next steps. Damn fuel goes fast when you don't want it to and takes too long when for it's for this. Of course both tanks were full when discovered. DId you replace in and out hoses? If so...

For the record, I was unable to siphon fuel from either the tank fill, nor the engine. Burning fuel via cruise. What a shame. Too bad I could not distribute to others.

encouraging thank you. Still working on fuel removal to get the volume down for better patching. Damn work keeps getting in the way.

good idea on where to drain. I was going to siphon from the fill hole, but I like the filtered approach better, and yes I think my season is over. Got my tank specs from GW today. From dimensions looks like they should come out without having to cut beyond the floor sections, but I'm sure a 2...

Thanks good idea. I am going to siphon about 20-25 gallons to bring the level lower, and see if I can improve the patch/weeping before letting air out even further and turning batteries on to begin running fuel.

Thanks. I used the J&D weld. See photos. It has trouble sticking to the moist areas where gas keeps seeping through due to the tank being so full. I may just need to run it to get the fuel down.

Lesson learned. The fuel tanks need to be rinsed regularly, and the deck plate o-ring seals are prone to leaking. I have had this boat since 2005. About 5 years ago, I pulled the deck plate to have a look underneath. I saw A LOT of white jelly. Sadly - I thought that jelly was a protective...

Re: Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Interesting. Thanks. Your numbers look good. You must be pleased. Thanks for replying.

Re: Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Yes - painted bottom. Thanks for pointing out the benchmark is with an unpainted hull. That likely affect it some. In my first table at the top. The .9MPG was on the old reworked propellers. It also shows RPM & Speed. My load was...

Re: Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Thanks. I realized my spreadsheet did not include the full model under test. its OFS 3 (3 blade) After speaking to power tech, they recommended a 15.25x16 4 blade. Given I normally run w/ heavier loads and to help w/ fuel econ...

Re: Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Attached are my numbers w/ my new power tech 19" props. I think there is room for improvement. The RPMs are on the low end at WOT. I'm concerned the engines are being over worked.

Hi I'm looking to compare numbers w/ someone w/ a similar setup. I would be interested in hearing from either Marlin or Bimini 306 owners running the SaltWater Series OX66 2 stroke engines. Yes I know the engines are old, but they only have about 1100 hours, and have been well maintained. I...

Hi - been absent for a while... Just passing this along. One of the kids (or their friend - translation "wasn't me") twisted the ladder while removing the ladder from it's brackets and broke one. Grady White declares this an obsolete part. But I called Grady and they gave me the...

The port side tachometer.

My tach light on one of my guages is out. If I tap it it flickers on, but then goes out again. Is there a light bulp that I can replace on these, or does the whole damn thing need to be replaced? Thanks. Ed

go with stainless steel....

Do you worry about pulling the cleat? What is largest fish you've done this with? Thanks, Ed

Ring leader - how did you get the sharks in the boat? I have the exact same boat, and can't get a tuna up over the ladder bracket 1 due to height out of water, and 2nd, will tear it up. Wondering your method. Have posted on this subject before but no advice that's really what I'm looking for...

IFish4Tuna Ed 1999 306 Bimini 1999 Yamaha Saltwater Series - twin 250 HP