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    230 Gulfstream Fresh Water Tank - how to empty?

    good thread just did my fresh water system on a 305 express.put 4 gallons of antifreeze in and ran it thru . 2 questions.how do You get the hot water holding tank and how do You do the head? thanks
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    3rd Annual Grady White Shootout - Kismet, FI

    Glad to hear it went well.I would definitely like to get in on the next one.
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    3rd Annual Grady White Shootout - Kismet, FI

    Wanted to fish this tournament but the weather just doesn't look good
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    odd smell from the bilge

    OK went down to check things out.first twisted the wires on the float switches.no reaction from the forward pump and the aft would only work if I lifted the float real fast,leading Me to believe the switches are on their way out or gone. To double check I pulled the quick connect from each float...
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    odd smell from the bilge

    Rich the boat is a 2007 and surveyed in the spring,not that it guarantees there is no stringer or hull damage . Hoghunter I think You could be right and going in to tighten and check all tank connections. The water makes sense too considering I just fished 3 days in anywhere from 2 to 5 foot...
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    odd smell from the bilge

    Thanks George They are the enclosed type and will head out to the boat tomorrow to check for the tube or wires to see if it goes off.Have You made the run out to montauk?I see Your from Bay shore.I've made it twice this year and love the ride and the fishing.Next year We are looking forward to...
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    odd smell from the bilge

    Hey all have a 305 express that I got this year and enjoying greatly.some time around the end of august every now and then an unpleasant smell was coming from the cabin.After cleaning the cabin inside out it kept coming back,some days worse than others.I seemed to trace it back to the...
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    motor winds down after turning key

    would the motor wind even if I didnt use the trim tabs that day?
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    motor winds down after turning key

    Hi all have a 305 e question is everytime i turn the motor off and pull the keys a motor winds out for about ten seconds i have no clue what it is thanks
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    basic question on basic maintenance

    I just rinse unless it was a good day of fishing or heavy dirt build up but always fresh water the engines after every use even if im going the next day
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    Value of 1987 24' w/ bad engine

    just checked nada and the hull is valued around 4500 to 5000. If I was your friend I would have it checked out and definitely figure how much He is willing to put into it.By the time Hes done a few hundred either way for the hull is not going to matter in the grand scheme of it.
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    305/330 Express question

    Just bought the 305 and had a 2 hour ride home .I sat most of the way and had no problem seeing the gauges.Just take the position u want to drive in and lift till u can see both.
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    Best filet knife

    I was talking to a salesman and he told Me to buy a knife that felt comfortable in My hands.He said buying a real expensive knife is not going to make a difference so he steered me towards a 15 dollar dexter.He also told Me the carbon based steel will sharpen easier and dull easier than a...
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    Gas station fuel and additives?

    does anyone know what the manufacturers recommend
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    In my Driveway - 258 Finally Arrives

    Nice rig. In the second picture it looks indoors Are You building a garage for that baby?If so sweet.
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    gas flow and battery charge questions

    Hello All .New to Me boat has twin 250 with a tank selector switch for each .When I picked up the boat one engine was on the main tank and the other was on the aux.Is that a standard way of running?The second question is when at the dock and hooked up to 120 v shore power what position do you...
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    305 express question

    Thanks N E M Ill be out of Moriches see You on the water
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    305 express question

    Hey Guys just finished buying a 2007 305 Express with twin 250 Yams on it this weekend.Was out today getting used to handling and docking it and was very happy with it.My question is best rpm and trim for this boat .Thanks
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    shake down cruise gone bad, water in the fuel question

    check your cables from the battery.I had a similar problem years ago where some days it would start right away and others you could hear the starter engage but not crank.After charging and changing the batteries I finally noticed a bad terminal connection.Just crimped on a new connector and was...