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I actually assumed you were experienced since you made a conscious choice to go test out your boat in sloppy conditions. I wrote my response more so that anyone reading this thread who is new to boating doesn't think the first thing they should do is go out in a SCA. :) But once you're...

It's great that you got the opportunity to learn what your boat can handle on somewhat your own terms. Not something I'd recommend doing if you're a brand new boater, but it you have experience, going out in the slop is a great way to learn your boat. I had to learn that on the fly one time...

Looks good. I did the same thing, but I went with the one for 20-22 footers. I don't have to worry about snow where I am, but it's stretched out pretty tight, so I think it would do well. Rain does not pool on it. It would fit perfectly, except the mast my GPS antenna is mounted on is pretty...

It's early in the season... go south! Best bet is below the 371, 425, and 101 spots. Even a few yellowfin showing up in the mix.

Ha! I did that with my last house... got all new flooring, fixtures, appliances, paint, etc. Then asked myself why we were moving, reminded myself the house was too small, and kicked myself in the head for not doing all the new stuff 10 years earlier... :D

I'd just replace it with a 12 volt LED reading light. They aren't that expensive. I replaced mine a few years ago.

When I was in college, I had a car with a motor that would randomly shut off while driving at 60+ mph, but would start right back up after about 10 seconds. I got good at putting the clutch to the floor, coasting for those 10 seconds, then popping the clutch while still in 5th gear to start it...

I'll throw my 2 cents in on this conversation... Will it tow and launch your boat? Yes, though it's probably close to or slightly over its ratings. Will it work in a pinch if you're trying to outrun a hurricane? Absolutely. Are there better tow vehicles for it? Yes Is the X5 something you...

Bennett trim tabs are pretty simple. There are 5 wires at the switch, and the pump is grounded separately. Orange wire is your 12 volt supply. If you touch any of the other wires to 12 volts, here's what will happen: Red wire will open the valve for the port side tab Green wire will open the...

It's the PayPal "Goods and Services" option. https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/whats-the-difference-between-friends-and-family-or-goods-and-services-payments-help277

Sorry they got you. I know the feeling, but luckily I was able to stop the PayPal transaction since I realized it was a scam so quickly. One other bit of advice is to never use PayPal Friends &Family for the transaction. Always pay the fee to get the buyer protection when dealing with someone...

That's good to know. It looks scarier than it is.

Haha. Thanks. In all seriousness though, that white connector should have a rubber boot or at least some electrical tape wrapped around the back side of it and be oriented horizontally so water can't use gravity to drip down the wires and into the connector. The other big issue would take a long...

This picture gives me OCD... non-waterproof white connector plug with exposed pins... a cable inside a black woven sheath that looks to be about 10 feet too long so it was just folded back and forth and zip tied in a bundle... positive and negative battery cables routed from the middle black...

JJF is right. They are used to create load on the motor in a test tank without throwing water all over the place. I don't know what size you would need for your motor, but I found a few on eBay that seem reasonably priced...

Yes you can see it. That tongue that sticks out on top of #6 is the steering tiller external to the motor. I have his same motor and I know exactly what he’s talking about. It’s a constant maintenance part for me. The tongue is cast steel, and rusts like crazy. If that’s corroded through and...

Seasick, from what Marki described, the arm of part number 6 in the linked schematic below has corroded and is about to snap off (Yamaha P/N 6E5-42510-25-8D, or a different one, depending on the shaft length). This is a pretty common issue for this motor. But you're right, it's very possible the...

I've got your same motor. Do you have hydraulic or mechanical steering? I don't know if the steering arms are different between the steering types. Our steering arm is a constant source of maintenance since it's cast steel and rusts. Our shop says it's not an easy job to change out, but I don't...

That's why they sold [insert item here] in packs of 3 when you needed 2 or 4 of said item... ;)

The correct tool would be a slotted spanner wrench similar to this photo.