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ok got under the boat. 52 in from transom step edge to front hub of prop. Pics show level of av plate intersection with transom at the step. The top of the angle alum. is approx 3.5 inches from bottom of transom. Av plate checked with a level and is level. Hub is 4.3 ft from transom, thus...

doing that today, follow up later

This stepped transom thing is throwing me for a loop. Are you saying line the av plate even with the hull bottom before the step and then raise it one inch for every foot length of the step. Thus the av plate may or may not set level with the transom at the end of the step.

It has been 1 yr since repowered with 2 df250 Suzuki on my 280 Marlin. Engines run fine, no problems there. Initial props from dealer were 3x16x21. Max rpm was 5200 wot, 40-42 mph. Went to 3x16x18.5 the Suzuki rec for my boat and now get 5880-5900 rpm and 40 mph. Cruise at 4100-4200 rpm 29...

HA HA almost happened to me. Running at 30mph noticed shackle bolt was almost out. Do not want to even think of what happens when anchor slips off pulpit at 30 mph! Retired with about a half mile of 18ga SS cerclage wire (fracture repair). I now have a half mile minus 6 inches.

Could not imagine not having fresh water on the boat. Always washing my hands in the cockpit sink and often attach a hose for a quick rinse off shower on a hot day or when I have to go swimming to get line out of the props (twice!). Would I drink it no never but that's not what it is there...

Boats with hardtop riggers that I have been on that attach the halyards to the hardtop support when trolling are a real pain. These guys are afraid to drill holes in the gunnel to place an anchor point. I would place the anchor point a short distance bow side off the rod holder used for the...

failure when turning off and operation when turned on supports switch. switches are cheaper than pumps

do you buy or make plate?

I went with bulbs

check out billy baits mini turbo slammer for 5x pts. Ilander look and action for 1/3 price. Work great for me

searched in vain, nothing to buy for now

Went to the GW site and looked at what comes with new model 285. Only 2 batts. A lot of pumps and lights and options for more power grabs, power sun shade, bow thruster, etc.... That's not even getting started with the electronics. Sorry 2 batts seems light to me.

Avoid the kingfish, I am not a fan of wire and hate to lose 20$ Ilanders. Target Sails, Mahi, and Blackfin

Ordered an assortment from Capt Harry's. Been meaning to try them for awhile.

I have been getting lazy lately and not rigging my own. So now it is 3 for 15$ from Baitmaster, hate to waste any. If I can keep them frozen I can also bring a larger variety, wire leader, double hook, larger, etc and again not worry about waste (which I did and all unused came back solid...

Cannot understand why a manufacturer would produce a boat like yours without a dedicated house bank. If it was my boat I would add one, but that is me.

So dry ice test was a success. Put dry ice in cooler night before, placed frozen packs of bally in next morning at 0630. Thawed 3 packs on the way out. Used 2 packs immediately but conditions were horrible and no fish. Had not opened the third pack and since looked like it was going to be a...

So delivery time for 12v freezer was not jiving with our spring trip up north, maybe when I get back. So decided to try the dry ice in my yeti clone cooler. Follow up tomorrow. Dry ice was 14 bucks at Publix

Have to give a shout out for Baitmasters of So. Florida. Best bally I have ever used. Stays bright, trolls great, doesn't wash out. Give them a look.