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if the ramp doesn’t have great slope, then rollers help. Also easier to paint the boat yourself (can move the boat slightly on the trailer)

You will want dual axle. Generally GWs use bunks rather than rollers. You don’t want your 6k lb rig rolling off at the ramp. Lots of 228 owners that could give you specs here but you want to get your tongue weight right and balanced with the axles positioning. Are you looking used or new? Do you...

I would suggest Fbook marketplace too. I was skeptical until I started looking there and seeing postings that were not on Clist

I think you need to be watching nationwide (probably already are) and possibly consider expanding your search to some other similar models. I have seen more and more availability of quality boats for sale, prices are still high but I suspect they will come down within a year or two. There’s just...

It’s probably an 86 engine too then. See the brochure I linked above for 1986 pages 10-11 look about right

Ok probably 150-200hp if it pushed an overnighter Looks a bit newer than this https://www.smalloutboards.com/j20081.htm Pretty similar to this evinrude from 94. (Johnson merged with evinrude at some point)...

I would guess anywhere from 115-150hp. Does it have 6 or 8 cylinders under the cowling? What size boat is it sitting on?

Looks like the weight distribution of the boat is just preventing that last bit of water from getting into the drain? Seems like perhaps a small leak at the door? Did you have rain recently? Doesn’t seem to be water coming up from the drain, correct?

Congrats on the new boat…take a picture of what you’re seeing, it’ll be easier to provide accurate feedback

Rent a Home Depot truck for the 2x per year, small price for peace of mind

Used to have a large army/navy net over the topside of our old center console. The net will flap a bit in the wind. Have found it to be the most effective over the years vs other methods

Honda/Suzuki/mercury/Yamaha all have excellent reputations. I don’t think you will be unhappy whichever way you go, and you will enjoy the little extra hp

Agree that your first item to check is if the oil level is enough in the reservoir to operate the trim. The seals may need to be replaced but if you fill up the oil again it may work for a while.

this is correct for CA. There is a boater ID card requirement in CA - phased in based on operator age the past few years. I think it was a 4 hr online course, a fee, and ID in the mail.

Yes thank you I also saw his picture. Sorry for being so obvious by answering his question

Very large bucket/Tupperware barrel. Congrats on the new boat!

Any luck with the LU?

Depends on the quality of the varnish. They will include inhibitors into the mixture designed for uv protection. https://thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/difference-between-spar-varnish-and-regular-varnish/

I’ve seen folks online use epoxy, so I hope it keeps that nice finish for you! I think one of the benefits of spar varnish (I use epifanes too) is that it can flex a little if the humidity changes or it gets wet. With your epoxy coats, it may be sealed well enough to avoid anyways

Lucky - you ready for 8” of rain in Santa Cruz mountains? Hopefully no serious erosion or mudslides