Recent content by SkunkBoat

Paying for a new 120 gallon tank just to keep it filled, so it doesn't go bad, seems kinda silly... :rolleyes: If they seem to be good, wait a year or two, spread out the pain... If you are repowering and fixing a transom, you are committing to 10 years or more? You will eventually need the...

Its nothing special to Grady. Just a 12v dc wiper. Try to source an Aussie one that fits. Brands like Marinco, AFI, Seadog. Once you install it you will realize that you can't see anything through the windshield on a 265 anyways... The electronics bubble blocks the view out windshield. I...

I know some good NJ tank shops but...You need to find a local tank fabricator because shipping tanks is crazy expensive. As I said, you could get away with just the 130 gal main (fwd) tank. that'll give you at least a 180 mile range at 30mph. If you want more, you could fit an aft prefab...

My dock also has very high pressure (great to have for washing dozens of boats). Sometimes the pressure is so high that the quick connect flush fitting will not connect. I have to turn the pressure down or kink the hose to connect, then once connected apply full water pressure. The high...

Some pix. Laser level is at bottom of keel. 90” from top of rail to the keel That leaves plenty extra in down position

yes pvc pipe cutter I can't say for sure that they work on 1500 psi hose as I have not tried that. The ID is correct but they may have a thicker wall and not fit in the collar? Also, remember, the collar is reverse threaded....lefty tighty!

Thanks! Did he have pix? I will measure five more times and stare at it for a couple weeks. Figure out how its going to angle in there. I have a Capstan and a samson post up there. May ditch the capstan and use the wiring for Kraken. Will have to cut rail. I think that rail is poorly designed...

Your switches can make Bank 2 run the stbd & house and bank 1 run the port motor. Assuming it is still wired the way the manual shows. Don't assume anything, trace it out and understand what you have. Some people(like me) have changed the config to have a separate two battery House and two Start...

Is there anyone with a 265 express with a bow mount trolling motor? any brand... Actual 265x experience requested..... I am kicking the idea around and I am wondering if a 90" will work well. It seems to fall into the parameters of the installation guide (Garmin Kraken) The difference in price...

I love the center helm on my 265. One of the reasons I bought it... along with tailgate/motors on transom SMALLER boats benefit from center helm for driveability in bumpy seas. being on centerline is noticeably better. and yes, They are building sand bar boats not fishing boats.

If the tanks are original you should assume you need to replace. Pressure test only says they aren't leaking YET. Doesn't say they arent corroded at the bottom. Have you looked at them? In reality, you don't need 250 gallons with 4 strokes. You could stick with the forward 130 tank and use the...

would love to see more of this project.

I thought $58k seemed steep but I got mine 5 years ago. Mine were $40k installed including $2500 NJ sales tax. That included hauling boat from driveway, launching and testing, 1/4" starboard to mount new gauges (I later moved and improved them...) The breakdown was 30k for two motors, 7500...

I have 1000 hrs on my zuke DF200APs in 5 seasons. Only "trouble" was one weepy seal on a trim rod. I changed that myself rather than warranty service. Scuppers are only under with 2 full tanks. With the new 4 stroke motors I really never need to fill both. If you have not replaced the hoses to...

When the NJ fishing is done, go to Florida