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Taking a closer look at the pics, not sure that will work on the 265 transom since there is no bracket on the 265

Love to see some pics, my 01 doesn’t have one. We use the over the side folding ladders and they trash the bolsters

800 hrs is not bad for those HPDI’s, guys get 2k hours out of those motors all the time. Not sure how mechanical you are, but a ton of info on changing “mystery filters”, VST’s, etc on the web.

Here’s two 10 inch Garmin’s side by side, not sure if you can go bigger:

I do use the windows a lot in the Summer, especially trolling. My issue is I forget to close them when I start running. I’ve only lost them when running. Marine Glass Specialties has the Aluminum pieces and did a great job, just pricey.

Both mine on my 265 have flown off while running . A year or so apart. Had Marine Glass Specialties in FL remake the first one, including the aluminum. About $500.00 or so . Just lost the port one this summer, got some plexiglass in there now, thinking about trying a local glass shop but I still...

So, I had my two tanks polished when I boat my 2001 265. Aux tank had about 30 gallons that had been sitting for 10yrs. PO never used the tank. USA Fuel Services did it, and they polished it to 2micron , added some fuel additives and returned the fuel to the tank. Motors ran fine after it and I...

2001 2500 ‘Burb with 8.1 and 4:10’s . Mainly around town. You know she’s back there but it tow’s well, plenty of power

Fellas- I learned a lot doing this. You know the old saying, “experience is what you get right after you needed it” LOL. So, got the Rivnuts and tool from McMaster Carr. One day delivery!. I had 3 bad Rivnuts on the main tank and one on the Aux tank. Both tanks were completely full. We used some...

Just replaced that bang plate on my 265 . You can get new plastic pieces from GW Customer Service

Who did your tower?

I hear you, the yard seems to be the “go to” yard around here and that’s the first time I ever had a boat on the stands, so it looked good to me. Lots of Big Sporty’s done the same way. Cobb’s Marina in Norfolk, highly recommend them.

Those new Mercury 225’s and 250’s are on my short list.......

Boatyard did this blocking/stands so we could paint her. They’re Bigly out of the water!

So- I have a great guy that has been helping me getting this boat squared away, and he is very adverse to drilling. He has worked extensively with the rivnuts and he has talked me into trying those before we do anything else. I’ll keep everyone posted on our progress. Going to order parts today.

Spoke to the tank Mfr this morning, RDS Manufacturing. They did use these Rivnuts when my tank was made (2001) but don’t use them now. They recommended to rotate the sender 180 and drive a new set of holes. Problem is, I got 130 gallons of fuel in there! They said try a Air drill or hand drill...

All, Just replaced the senders on my two tanks in my 2001 265. The Aux tank sender was original and the replacement went in with no problems. The main tank sender was not original. I had a bear of a time with one of the bolts and ended up pulling the threaded insert out of the tank with the...

Fowl Hooked- saw you at the ramp in VB today then went by the Fishing Center and snapped a bunch of pics of your trailer. Then I come on here and see your post! I am having the same issue and gonna try that solution, looked sweet. Good Luck fishing! Greg

On my last two boats ( 25 SeaVee and now a 265) I have used Interstate batteries from their blemished stock. Had fully warranty and cheap compared to retail. Just call your local Interstate location and see if they have blemished in the size you need.

I am looking at the Merc V-6 225’s for my 265. 484lbs is close to my 200 HPDI’s. Heard great things about these motors.