265 express

  1. SkunkBoat

    Windshield Supports- 265X

    Something so simple....riiiiight:rolleyes: Existing supports had "ZAMAC" feet. Zamac is an old Chinese word for "shitthatdontbelongonaboat" Chromed ZincAluminumMagnesium alloy. Grady used SS on every piece of hardware on this boat except those supports.:mad: You can't get off the shelf SS...
  2. SkunkBoat

    Hatch gas struts

    Last season the strut on my livewell lid fell off. One of the ball mounts broke off. I left the strut laying aroung in the livewell (we use it a a clean ice/beverage cooler). "I was gonna" get around to ordering a new ball end/mount...someday... One day my brother was digging for a beer and got...
  3. Fowl Hooked

    Hatch Hinges - 265 Express (but probably common across a lot of models)

    Didn't think to take a picture which would probably make this easier but I'm looking for information on the hinges that connect the two pieces of the smoked acrylic that form the upper hatch cover for the entry into the cabin on my 265. The hinges are intact but the hinge pin from one is...
  4. S

    265 scupper hoses

    Probably common sense, but figured I'd post this as a reminder. If you are inspecting your drain hoses, don't trust just looking at the tops of them like I did. Get a mirror or remote camera and look at the undersides. A month or so ago, I was going to replace mine, but after I cut out the...
  5. S

    Backup bilge

    I'm replacing the deck drain hoses on my 265, also going to be adding a high water alarm. I'm thinking of adding a backup aft bilge pump, but wondering where a good place to mount it? I was maybe thinking of the platform where the oil tanks used to be, but wondering if that would be to high? Or...
  6. SkunkBoat

    EVA Decking on the cheap

    This is a compilation of several posts and conversations... I kicked it around and decided to try it on the cheap . $268 for 4 strips. You could do it with 3 if you seam it differently. I used two on the main hatch seamed down the middle and one on each side. (10 "planks" from each roll)Lots...
  7. SkunkBoat

    SCAD tank level monitor

    Used this to replace bad float sensor in shitank. I removed bad macerator too. Stick to outside of plastic tank. I put display on dash instead of in the head. On dash lets me see it while pumping out. Will only use pump out station. You do need extra wire. It only comes with connectors on...
  8. S

    265 first ocean run

    Well, finally got the 265 out in the ocean yesterday for some halibut fishing. The ride is definitely smoother than my aluminum Northriver that I owned previously from a sea chop standpoint. Looking for some input from other 265 owners. The boat is definitely very sensitive to weight...
  9. SkunkBoat

    Autopilot- Garmin Reactor 40 with Smartpump info

    I installed this in spring 2019. Here are related threads AutoPilot upgrade from manual hydraulic Field replaceable fittings for SeaStar 5/16ID hose It has worked flawlessly on long runs in seriously ugly crap and I consider it one of the best upgrades I’ve ever done on the boat. It crapped...
  10. cmware

    265 Express Engine Options

    Hi all. Looking to purchase a 265 Express and see most have 200HP Yamaha with either I-4 or V6 and some 225HP. Does anyone have experience with the 200HP I-4 (inline 4)? Wondering if it would be quite underpowered? What’s normal cruising speed and rpm with the 200’s? Would you recommend holding...
  11. SkunkBoat

    Toe rail removed

    These things made cleaning difficult Now they are gone. Reinforced the brush/ gaff holders with a piece of starboard The only drawback we could think of was possibility of sliding cooler crushing a rod. But we don’t put fishing rods there
  12. SkunkBoat

    Powerwinch 300 Capstan

    Bought this to install LAST season and never got to it. Finally got done...almost...needs cleanup. 6 gauge safety (red/yellow) duplex run from Port Start battery switch, 25A breaker, fed thru port side pvc tubes to the anchor locker. Foot switch and a relay. This is a one direction capstan...
  13. SkunkBoat

    Plastic tub repair

    Thought about doing this for years on my last boat. Finally tried it on the 265. Plastic tubs have cracked brittle rims. Missing large sections of rim. Made new rims from glass cloth and epoxy. The idea is to match the shape . Use clear packing tape to cover the opening. (Epoxy doesn't stick...
  14. SkunkBoat

    265express coaming vinyl project

    Another project to start. I need to start doing instead of starting....:rolleyes: I have done this before on another boat using pvc board. This time I can use existing plastic backer. Used the Sailrite website. BTW, they have a good video for this coaming project. Went with 2" dry foam...
  15. SkunkBoat

    Enclosure storage

    Quick project to protect my new enclosure for the winter. 20 feet of TACO track $99 on Amazon, a couple of scrap 2x3 studs and some screws Track came as two 8 footers and a 4 footer. I cut the track into four 24", six 16", and left a 48" uncut. Worked perfectly for a full enclosure on a 265...
  16. SkunkBoat

    Hardtop paint-265Express

    I'm in the process of removing the hardtop on my 265 Express. It developed some cracks in the rear crossbar. While I have it apart I'm thinking of doing some touchup glass work on the top and painting it. It Is in good shape, no wet spots, just won't hold a shine and has the usual chips on the...
  17. Fowl Hooked

    265 Express Prop Question

    Looking for feedback from 265 drivers running 4-blade props. Fished on a buddy's 228 recently and he unfortunately spun the prop on our way offshore in the morning, it was a pressed hub and not something we could fix. Got back in fine and the good news is that the local prop shop loaned him...
  18. SkunkBoat

    Deck hatch re-core 265

    Been juggling projects desperately trying to complete before scheduled launch... Got this one done. Tank hatch was a little wet and glass came loose from edge. debated doing a partial repair but when I got into it I didn't stop. I had a nearly full big can of West epoxy and some glass lying...
  19. SkunkBoat

    Fuse block

    So as a side project to my Flat Dash project, I NEEDED to replace the fuse block that is under the dash. 20 years is too old for a fuse block. It had "green" and it was past the time. One of the first projects when I bought the boat was to replace the fuse block up in the hardtop...it was...
  20. SkunkBoat

    265 Express Bow Rail

    I was buffing the boat and really want to remove some rail & outrigger bases to get easy access with the 7" Dewalt. Rail mount screws spin & appear to be thru bolted vs wood screws. Tried to find access... outrigger bases easy behind the removed padding but can't get to or even see the rail...