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I don't have a cover but I wax my entire cowling every season, it holds an awesome shine, really brings out the depth in the colors, water beads, no fading, bleaching, etc. Looks pretty darn good, IMHO :wink:

I have a 7" Lowrance so the Garmin should fit no problem. I also recommend putting the GPS in the electronics box. There should be ample room to mount the GPS and VHF side-by-side in the box. It will also be easier to connect wires between the two if you are going to set up the DSC in the VHF...

Are you sure it's exhaust vs. steam? Cold hose water thru a hot block may have an exhaust illusion.

From my Exide driver, my boat yard mechanic, every National Sales meeting I've been to, personal experience, and a little bit of knowledge.

A couple things I forgot to mention, the Clarion does accept a dash mounted remote (this year $$), and for an antenna, all you need is the $10 cheap-o from BW or West. You can see in the photo the black cable that leads to the antenna which just lays in the cuddy. I do not recommend the...

Sorry! Yes, they are matching speakers, just washed out by the sun. I am VERY happy with the JBL's. I had aft box speakers tucked under the gunwale but like this sound/set-up better.

I have a 228 and did my stereo last year. I installed a Clarion deck, 6.5" JBL Marine speakers aft (see photo) and 2 3" mini box speakers on the dash tucked down by the wind shield. Awesome all around sound [/img] [/img]

your oil consumption will vary depending on your speed. In the "old days" 2 strokes smoked alot at low idle b/c they were fed the same amount of oil throughout the throttle range. Todays smart engines regulate the amount of oil being sent so they will run leaner at different RPM's.

Raymarine everyday and twice on Sunday.

petit easyposy #3108. Looks like it came out of the factory.

I used the MDR also (small white bottle) and it sucked. Compromised the performance of the sonar.

I misread your post. I thought it said to hard wire to the starting batt. Should be fine on a deep cycle.

3 batteries on a 20' single screw may be a little overkill. I would not recommend hard wiring your stereo to the batt. You will lose your presets but the draw will kill your battery. The bilge is also hard wired but only draws when there is water present. The constant charge/discharge cycles...

my reverse prop is in jest, guys. I would assume it would indeed damage the gears, lower unit, etc. I wouldn't do it, but I'd make jokes about it!

You want matching batteries. Your batteries will only charge as stong as your weakest battery meaning a strong battery won't bring a weak one up, a weak one will bring a strong one down. Starting batteries are "all bark and no bite". Yes, they will start your boat and run your electronics but...

I've heard of people reversing the props on the engines or buying a LHP instead of a RHP but not sure I've "heard the story about running in reverse to limp home"! I'm sure it's happened and has a pretty interesting story accompanied with it! Anyone? Anyone?

ocnslr, I was saying as a general rule, not directed at anyone. With the new interchangeable hub system that most prop manufacturers offer today make swapping out props considerably easier now...especially at sea (and yes, I have been in the rolling water with a pair of needlenose!). I still...

Running w/o a spare prop. is equivilent to running w/o a spare tire IMHO. I spun my prop just cruising across the bay when I ran over a floating peice of Power Pro. Wound so tight it spun the prop. (250 HP Yami SWS II)

Are you looking for the blade or the whole arm? I believe it is just an AFI replacement @ BW or West.

My 2 cents is to go w/ Garelick. they are more money but you get what you pay for. Superior hardware and the stitching & cushions are high quality. Even if you go w/ the Wise seats, get the garelick hardware. You will not be dissapointed. Check out the Shock absorber seats...Awesome!