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It looks to me they forgot to put the flywheel plate on. k.p

Vitamin R 228 seafarer 2005

Hi i have a yamaha t-8 on a bracket on my swim platform I have a 2005 228, you will need to brace your swim platform on that side, i used a stainless bracket and used ss lag screws on the bottom sealed with 5200 its super strong and doesn't move, your best bet is a long shaft or extra long is...

Kpete, kevin, 2005 228 seafarer, 2005 Yamaha f225

Hi I used a guy that transported my seafarer from N.C to seattle , he put the boat on his gooseneck trailer and hauled it. I figured it was evident there was going to be a tire blowout bearing prob etc problem. He is independent and was great, kept me up to date everyday on his location etc. I...

I would also go with the extra long (25") Cheers

Screen name: Pete Name: Kevin Boat: 2005 228 Seafarer Motor: 2005 Yamaha f225

The top speed with the kicker is 6 mph, thats with the main in the down position.

I used a panther steering bar in front of the engines to control the steering (not pictured) I also installed a troll master to control the speed from the helm.

Here is a pic of the support etc.

They are still in business, It is a one man show and Brook the owner is sometimes hard to get ahold of, I would keep trying. I think He got a few dealers so he is pretty busy. Pete

congrats on the new boat, i also live in seattle. And have a 2005 228, the boat will take anything puget sound can throw at it. You will love it. great purchase, see you out salmon fishing. Pete

Hi, I mounted a yamaha t8 to the starboard side of my platform as my ladder is on the port side. I used a salt boss marine platform bracket, made here in seattle. I back plated it with 1/4 stainless steel flat bar, aluminum also works. For strength i put on a swim step bracket right under the...

Pete, Kevin 2005 seafarer 228, 2005 f225