Not too many NYC owners on here but I'm out of Jamaica bay. Didn't get much fishing in last year due to construction projects at home but I'm always willing to share location after a day on the a good bite. I go for stripers , fluke and tuna. Seasons almost here.
I have a flir md625 on my sailfish. Here's the deal. It's a great tool to have, so far 8ve only used it a handful of times when heading out tuna fishing, leaving 330am ish moon and no moon. The refresh rate and clarity is really good while cruising aprox 24kts. The faster you go, the more it...
Just for reference if this helps. I replaced a b744 with a b765hl on my 2001 sailfish transducer flat, no fairing (wouldn't fit). The b744 held at all speeds and the b765hl holds till about 30ish maybe 35mph. I also installed a pair of rv220 in the aft bilge connected to my axiom pro.
I have an 01 and go tuna fishing a few times a year out of breezy point. No issues at all. I think 85 miles is my Max distance. But end up running a total of 200 for the day. Good weather, optimal cruise speed to conserve fuel.
Not sure if they were removable, but I will double check this week and report back. If I remember correctly they were built into the frame, but I check to make sure and take pics.
Seasick that's a great idea actually. Forgot having two tanks I can measure each one individually without getting stranded.
I do use the 1/3 rule when going to the tuna grounds, but I always wondered what amount of useable gas I actually am basing my 1/3 rule off of if that makes sense? Was...
I'm in the same boat as you wahoo, 2005 f250s , m19 props and I max out at 44-45mph with light load, fresh scrape/paint and tail wind. But I do cruise at between 3800-4200. For some reason my engines hummmm so beautifully in that range.
I think you'll be fine with the power aspect. No speed demon, but sufficient. The 272/282 came with option 200 hpdi outboards and I'm pretty sure the new zukes produce more torque than them. .
I have a sailfish but similar height. My holders are way to high to grab them without doing a monkey swing with one hand. Not easy when out in the ocean. I'm trying to find a mobile welder to have them dropped 5 inches. Just something to think about before the install.