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Mike, for what it's worth, I don't think you crossed any line. You showed an option for mounting gear and was upfront about your interest in it. My vote is for you. Gary 93 Gulfstream

I had an 89 Overnighter with a 200 hp Johnson and did not hear anything like you are describing. I'm no expert but it sounds to me like you have some hull flex going on, probably because of stringers that are getting weak, probably due to water intrusion and subsequent rot. I sure hope this is...

Took the Gulfstream out for a cocktail cruise this evening and got to play around a bit. First thing we did was track down a really obnoxious vibration when running on both engines at idle or slightly above. The vibration is in the port side window where it attaches to the windshield. The top...

The more I get to play with it, the more I like my Gulfstream. I'm convinced that it's under-propped so I've decided to explore that avenue next. I spent a couple of hours on the phone with Bay Propellers yesterday and the recommendation was a 14x18 4-blade prop was the place to start. Only...

Does anyone know the distance that the trim tabs are supposed to travel from full up to full down? After filling the resevoir, I'm only getting about 3" of travel from full up to where they stop. Both sides appear to be doing the same thing. Gary 93 Gulfstream

I had an incident earlier this year where the starter motor turned over very slowly and would not start. Problem turned out to be a bag ground - like I forgot to attach one of the ground wires between batteries. Soneone on this group advised me to check the easy stuff first - all the battery...

I think what you're experiencing is typical of most deep V hulls. My 89 Overnighter squirmed all over the place at idle and up to maybe 1200 rpm. I found trimming the motor way up helped but did not cure the problem. My 93 Gulfstream with twins has much more directional stability but still...

Since you just installed a new motor, did you check all the fuel connections to be sure they're all tight? Do the simple stuff first and work toward the hard stuff. Gary 93 Gulfstream

I just learned that the West System how-to's are down-loadable from their site, apparently without charge. I haven't checked it out yet but plan to. Gary 93 Gulfstream

Thanks for the replies 2x and Scott. I just came back from the boat where I checked on the movement of the trim tabs. They only moved about 2 inches. The fluid resevoir was more than half empty. Filling it proved to be a real challenge. The instructions on the unit and in the owner's guide...

I have the folding rod racks in my Gulfstream and would be happy to make the tracings. I assume you really do want them traced onto paper and sent to you. Give me a couple of days to get it done. Anyone wanting a set, send me your name and address via PM. Gary 93 Gulfstream

You have to put your pics on a site that is set up to serve up those pics on demand. In your Img commands, you're trying to get them off your C drive. As you know, this will not work. There are many sites that do this. Among them is Photobucket. You might try a search here to see what...

Hey guys. Finally got the new boat out for a good sea trial. The guy I bought it from was very up front about his frustration with the motors. They are twin DF140s - 140 HP four stroke Suzuki's. He had been researching going to 4-bladed props in order to stay on plane at lower RPM. The...

DB, my model year 2000 200 HP Johnson only burns 23 GPH at WOT (5800) on my 89 204C Overnighter. I would think his motor should do a fair amount better, like in the 17 - 18 GPH range. RCORNEJO, I have a Northstar fuel monitor so I have some pretty good numbers for my boat. I think your boat...

I used some vinyl repair kits to repair some tears on the dash in a motor home. This kit was some kid of glue glue and you pressed the torn edges together. It really worked pretty well. The area of the repair was exposed to intense sun but nowhere near what a boat would see. Even so, I would...

Pick your days, watch the weather while you're out there and have a ball. I'd also recommend towing insurance - SeaTow, TowboatUS, etc. in case a failure occurs. Make sure you have a good VHF radio and all the safety equipment. Inexplicable stuff can happen out there. Years ago, we were 60...

I don't thnk I'd tap in at the sink. I think I'd tap in closer to the pump. Gary 89 Overnighter - soon 93 Gulfstream

I've never been on your boat model so please bear with me. Where is your gennie raw water pick-up relative to your hull being on plane. It sounds to me that at speed, the pick-up is unable to get the water it needs. Since it takes a whole hour to overheat, it has to be getting most of its...

I agree with Vero. If you like the boat, have it surveyed and the engine checked out by a certified Yami pro. You might also ask the seller how he arrived at his asking price. Regarding Bluebook value, everything I've looked at the last 5 years has been priced above, sometimes way above...

Saw this article today and thought of this thread. Has me concerned. Sunglasses Carry Shady UV-Protection Claims, Study Reveals Some manufacturers of sunglasses are as shady as the products they offer. Labeling can be ambiguous concerning the level of UV protection, and even...