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That is actually incorrect... the 8610xsv/8617 are 1920x1200 pixels for their screen resolution.

I'm just going off the Garmin website... when you click on black boxes, click the GCV 20 and then click on compatible devices. Of which it doesn't list the 9000 series of MFD's as being compatible with them.

Several factors can be at play here... first would be the additional weight of a 4 stroke outboard as opposed to the 2 stroke that the boat came with. The additional weight will likely lower the boat down a bit in the stern to where the scuppers are at or under the waterline, especially with a...

I guess it just depends on how much you want to spend, how big of screens you'd like to have and how much space you've got. I'd personally much rather have two smaller sized screens as opposed to one big one, but that's just my preference. Also per the Garmin website, it says that the GCV 20...

While they're at it, they can do the same for my boat... coming back down to reality though...

Agreed. The LOA on the 235 Freedom is longer than the 255 Freedom is. Tanks are 100 gallons on the 235 Freedom vs 135 on the 255 Freedom, so nothing crazy in terms of size difference. A difference of a couple hundred pounds in terms of the dry weight of the vessel imo isn't a huge deal and...

I mean the comment about the cost was more in regards to your earlier comment about the pricing of the 9219, as well as it's still applicable to the topic at hand considering that the 9219 doesn't have the sonar module included and it would need a separate black box. Of which to me, it seems...

I did see that. What’s your point?

$10k for a 9219 and then another $3k for the black box? Yikes. I'd stick with the 8600 series, like the 8610xsv/8612xsv if you're wanting something of that size and a bit nicer with more features. Another good option is the 1243xsv, or if you want 4k, perhaps wait until the 9219 comes out with...

Agreed... that's why I've always looked on the middle of the east coast and have actually found all 3 of my boats for sale in Maryland. I've always avoided Florida boats because of the sun and oftentimes they'll have hurricane, flood or other weather damage done to them as well. That being said...

Damn... the powerhead on your old outboard needed to be replaced with only 150 hours on it? That's insane.

I think the biggest issues here would be your location, in that used east coast boats typically just don't sell for what they do out here on the west coast. I think your boat out here in the PNW/west coast would very much likely be a $50k boat. The other issue is that for slightly more money...

I'd look at Suzuki then. Their DF200AP offers the fly by wire or digital controls and weighs in at 531 lbs a piece

Sorry to hear about your father passing. If money is a concern, I'd honestly sell what you've got while it still runs and operates fine, and then get a newer boat with newer/new motors already on it. If money is no option, which is kind of what it seems like at least for a dual outboard repower...

I agree on the price being a bit optimistic as I bought my setup, mentioned in my signature below, for $26.5k. Here’s a 1997 GW 228 Seafarer with a 2004 Yamaha F225 4 stroke and trailer for the same price at $15k. Also, the second link is a 1999 GW 228 Seafarer with a 2000 Yamaha 225 OX-66 and...

Sounds like it’s for the best anyway. I’m not sure where you’re located but here in the Seattle area, the fishing season is only on for a few more weeks. Between the fishing season being closed in a few weeks as well as the weather that can be very hit or miss this time of the year… our...

I think a credit union will likely be better than going to a bank, even possibly your own bank. I looked into my bank when I bought my house as well as my boat, of which both times their down payment requirement and interest rates were considerably higher. I used to work for Nordstrom and they...

Looks good. What was the total cost of the project?

Per the brochure... the boat has a maximum horsepower rating of 450 hp, though as mentioned that was likely because the 2 stroke outboards back in the day were considerably lighter than most modern 4 strokes are today. A 1994 Yamaha 225 outboard weighs right around 500 lbs, whereas a 2004 Honda...

I really don't believe it's too much to be concerned about. You could always call up your local GW/Yamaha dealer and see what they have to say on the matter.