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Never had a problem with the shadow drive on my AP. It's a nice feature to have.

You almost have to find a way to put them on the hard top to get them out of the way. If not, the bottom rods will be in the way when trolling and the trolling rods will be in the way bottom fishing. on my boat I added additional clamp on rod holders to the hard top legs. I also added rod...

A bracket on a 265 would take away one of the benefits of the boat. By having the engines tucked in tight to the cockpit allows the transom to be much more fishable. Ditch the bracket idea and just slap some 300s on the transom.

Keep in mind that manufacturers published numbers are very optimistic and do not always mirror real world numbers. They are usually done in perfect conditions, without bottom paint and the boat is very lightly loaded.

For the tough to reach areas I have been using a cordless 90 degree drill with a 3.5 inch ryobi backing plate and a variety of pads. Works great as the smaller pads can get pretty much everywhere. I have a large rotary and a porter cable which work well but there a bunch of places they just...

easily solved with a beer Koozie

Not sure if Yamaha recommends using AGM batteries. Assuming you marlin battery setup is similar to my express, with 2 banks of 2 batteries in parallel. Other options would be, to replace the house bank with 2 deep cycles which should meet yamahas power requirements and be a better house bank...

What worries me, is if the crack is full thickness, in that location it may be tough to get to the back side to properly repair.

Keep looking and be ready to ready to pounce if you find a good one. A good condition at a good price will get picked up immediately. I had 2 boats fail surveys before I found my current boat.

check boat outfitters

For the last couple of seasons, I have been using a cheap machine washable area rug from Walmart for a cockpit rug. It has a rubber backing like a bathmat and doesn't slip. It folds up and has a bag it goes into. I can transition the boat from a fishing machine to a wine and cheese cruiser in...

I would just have your local upholstery shop replace them.

I had a 20 degree on my 265

Edson.

Hydrocoat user also, best bottom paint I have used. very user friendly and cleanup is easy. I use regular hydrocoat for the bottom and hydrocoat eco for the engine brackets and Lower unit. I basically do the water line, transom, and touch up every year.

Hydrocoat eco. still get some growth but has worked better then interlux for me. Still have to scrub a little a couple times over the summer.

To get to the back side of that you are probably going to have to cut a hole. I'm not sure about your marlin but in my express I might be able to access that area by removing the batteries under the fish box and crawling over the generator, then maybe it would be accessible. What is that...

When docking my 305 I will need to rev the outside engine in reverse to get the boat to spin. The amount of throttle will vary depending on wind and current.

My throwable is kept in the same place as skunks picture. I was told at previous CG inspection that it has to be out in the open and within reach at all times. In that location and being right handed I can easily grab it and toss it in a second if needed. When we go offshore I have a life ring...

Out of curiosity, does the throw bag fill the coast guard requirement for a throwable cushion? Or do you guys carry both?