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Not to hijack the thread, I would be very interested in your Suzukis as well. It would be great if you could start a new posting with info on their performance and other subjective info. I can't comment on backing into a slip since I go straight in and no one is near my dock!

Try a Bosch Microedge #40718A Fit perfectly on my '04

I had a similar issue with my twin Yam 225s on a 265. Turned out the outer sheath was partially corroded and the inner core, which is what does the movement of the shift/throttle linkages, was bulging through the sheath. Caused extra friction and the engine wouldn't idle down. Sometimes it...

I wound up putting a bungee cord from the pliers holder around the motors steering connector and back to the gas ram on the transom. Works perfectly and if someone forget to drop the transom before raising the engines, it's forgiving. I will check out the McMaster catches and consider...

I have a 2004 w/ the notorious F225 motors. I bought it with 160 hrs of her and 17 pitch props, when trimmed, the revs were too high, so I went the aforementioned 19 pitch props, which are just right.

I installed 2 Gemlux 0 degree rod holders on the fold down transom. These are like a thru-hull- with a seal & large nut (that acts as a backing plate) on the backside. No screws. Been in for 7 yrs- no issues. Very high quality construction. The part number is 105527. Sorry for the leaves...

I bought my 2004 265 in 2011 and added a new Raymarine C120W MFD with sonar and radar, so it was only 6 yrs old when I replaced the MFD and sonar unit last year. The new electronics are two 12" Raymarine Axiom units with the same radar unit but with Downvision and Realvision sonar/tducer. I...

For whatever reason the pic uploaded distorted. I'll try it as an attachment

I installed two 12" Raymarine Axiom units on my 2004 265, so a similar arrangement as yours, it appears, covering the original electronics box. I used 1/2" Starboard that matches the Grady color. I made a template and sent to FinAddict in NC since they have the Grady matching Starboard. They...

SeeVee- I have a 2004 265 and am looking at replacing the fuel lines and asked the same question a while back. I went and measured my hoses and found that it's all 3/8" ID hose, with the following rough measurements Forward tank - 2 pieces ea 8 ft long to get to the fuel valves Stern tank - 2...

Here's a 304 SS 1.5 in. angle with mirror finish and it's 20 ga, which should be easy to work with. I bought this to replace most of the cap on my 265 (I haven't received it yet, so I haven't tackled the project yet). The worst parts of my current aluminum caps are the pieces outside of the...

Here's what I did on my 2004 265. The pair of 12" Axiom unit fit quite nicely. The screws on the starboard go into SS threaded inserts epoxied into the fiberglass housing. Worked out great.

If you're pondering about sealing the joint at the back of the housing (right next to the windshield) and the top of the console, how about using butyl tape at the bottom of the housing? Flexible, great sealing capabilities and will stick to the housing as you lower it onto the top of the...

Thanks for all the responses. Of course I'll check my boat to determine the required length of fuel line I'll need before ordering the hose. I was just trying to get an idea of the length of hose I'll need. I'm a planner, especially in the winter, thinking about the upcoming boating season...

I have a 2004 265- love the boat, hate the engines (F225s)! I'm going to replace the fuel lines this spring and would like to order the hose, but I'm not at the boat to do the measurements. I'm thinking of going from the tanks to the switching valves. I already replaced the lines from the...

I've been restoring 13ft Whalers and most have heavy to medium oxidation. I've tried many approaches on the Whalers and on my 265 and the best method I've found is with a 7" rotary buffer (not dual action), a Lake County wool cutting pad and 3M Restorer and Wax. Brings the shine and color back...

I think this level of corrosion at 200 hrs is outrageous and shame on Yamaha. I had the exhaust fix on my twin F225s at about 350 hrs. It's just really bad design and metallurgy. Please check your thermostat housing and where it connects onto the block. The copper tstat corrodes the...

I'm going to replace both sets of my control cables on my 2004 265 Express. The port engine won't shift out of forward gear but with the end of the cable disconnected at the engine end, I can moved the engine linkage and shift gears, so it's a cable issue, likely at the binnacle. The cables...

One more piece of info - my steel ball joints let go so I went to McMaster. The below part is a perfect fit and the pair was $23 delivered. 6071K48 Clevis Rod End, 316 Stainless Steel, 5/16"-24 Thread, 2-1/4" Shank Center Length

Prince Thanks for the kind words. If anyone with a 265 would like the dimensions for the Starboard electronics box cover, let me know. Fin-Addict provided it in the Grady color and routed the edges and did the radius cuts.