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Running twin 200 hpdis with 15x19p stainless 3 blade. My WOT is 4800. Thinking of going to 4blade 14.5 x 15p for better low planing speeds and gain a couple 100 rpm. Curious what other 265 owners are running.

Thank you for the responses. The below crude diagram shows more details on the two locations I wish to connect and my understanding of your suggestions. One of the challenges I have is that NMEA 2000 is limited to a max of 6 meters so I can not have a wire run longer than that. If I...

I replaced the old stereo in my 265 Express with a Fusion unit. I need to run a NMEA 2000 cable from my Raymarine MFDs to the stereo to allow for control of the stereo from the helm. Any suggestions on best way to run this cable. I do not see any rigging tubes in the manual for this route...

I'll try that. Thank you.

I have the dome light in my cockpit with the courtesy/spreader switch on my GW 265 Express. It is working fine but I want to replace the bulbs with LED. I can not figure out how to open the clear lid. It seems to turn a bit but will not pop out. Any suggestions? Ovi

Thanks Dieler. Appreciate the feedback. When you say "Keep in mind small adjustments in the trim will make quite a bit of difference on this boat", are you referring to engine trim or tab trim? I know for sure tab trim does just wondering if it reacts to engine trim the same way. Ovi

I am the proud new owner a of a 2001 265 Express. She has twin 200 HPDIs. Took her out yesterday for the first time. Experienced what I have read about with bow steering. It seems the best results were with no tabs applied. I still found myself doing a good amount of steering correction...