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It’s way too low. I would not do it. It may work for you but it will be a safety issue with someone a bit taller. Also, it will block your vision when monitoring your trolling gear.

Have not tried it yet. I can’t power on the ramp anymore due to erosion/restriction, and on low tide I had to dunk most of my truck in salt water to float the boat, the manual crank is worthless for the 10k boat on the bunks trailer.

Installed a Sherpa Grunter Boat Winch 12 v HD to pull 10k 265 Express. It’s a HD model and rates 10-20k lbs. Cant wait to drag her onto the trailer.

In 2019. A friend ordered a 2020 model for $200k and loaded up the gears & dealer installed for another $40K.

Glad you picked the F250. You will love it. Just hung a pair of used 2005 F225’s with 900 hrs. 3.3 are legendary reliable, if you can get to the exhaust before it ate the block.

You don’t need a backing plate for Scotty downrigger, I use 2 extra large washers on each bolt for 20 years a nothing ever come off. When you get snagg the cable will bust before the gunnel. I would add the backplate if you use the Scotty mount with a pot puller for weight distribution.

I do have a 2003 265 and moorage in Everett 5 to 6 months each summer. Use autopilot & downrigger year around with 3 batteries. I add a battery voltage meter to tell me when I should cranking the main to recharge. Also, bring a portable lithium battery charger just in case.

You don’t need the AP24 display but you do need the AC12 computer to drive the RPU80 pump and RC42 Compass. The Evo3 takes care of the on screen Auto pilot. I brought the auto pilot as a package and want a dedicated device AP24. I don’t have a VRF. I use RPU80 pump to the hydraulic steering helm.

Just installed Simrad AP24, RC42 compass, AC12 computer, Rpu80 pump, connect to Evo3 on my 265 express. It’s so smooth. I use it mainly for trolling and heading hold.

Sionyx Nightwave. It takes stress out of night boating. I love it.

My 2003 and it does look straight in the slip. I keep my engines straight up with the outboard Steering locks which may help with the listing.

You won’t be able to break them. They are 20,000 lbs breaking strength if Yamaha original.

Absolutely. Thank you for the helpful advice!

If someone asks. Yes, it works solid! Removed twin 2002 F225 this weekend. Getting ready for a new used pair.

Gulfstream is a heavy/wide boat and under power for a single engine. I would try a Revolution 4 to help with hole shot, planning and cruising. I run a pair of Rev4 17” on my F225’s 265 and it’s a game changer.

Not perfect…Off white still a bit lighter than Grady color but very close.

Here is the order slip. I ended up cut the legs so it lower and landed on the lumbar when you lean back. much more ergonomic.

Skunk. The legs support the gate from falling forward so I don’t need to do anything more to the lock. I left it original. I used the starboard backer and thru bolts on both sides of the gate to re-enforce the wall.

I will look for the order slip. If not, I will take the measure and post this weekend.

I put one in my 265. Love it. I can fold it down or remove and put it in the cabin. I measured and ordered from Birdsall marine. Last pic is from the website. The other pics of white bench is on my boat.