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It is never good to lengthen the ball-mount because you increase the leverage on your tow vehicle. If you don't want to put your tyres in the water you have 2 options . You can get a longer draw bar on the trailer, that also makes the trailer more stable at high speed. The other option, use bunk...

That looks similar to the brackets used on post 2012 228's. Looking at the picture looks a little narrower. The later models have this type of bracket ( I don't know manufacturer) , they are all aluminum and the swim platform is welded to it , that should give it some extra strength. They are...

I have used spectrum with good results in the past, the one bellow is for 95-04 year models, they have them for all models from 83 onwards. As long as the F/G is not damaged it will suit . https://spectrumcolor-com.3dcartstores.com/GRADY-WHITE-OFF-WHITE-95-04_p_312.html

Congrats on the new boat. I have a 2013 228 and I removed the back bolsters because I don't use them . They fit over J hooks, I even took the J hooks off and stored them so I can re-install them when I sell the boat. The two J hooks are screwed on the FG with little self tappet screws. You hang...

You should be able to buy bronze somewhere . My old 228 had them from factory .

I'm the Pacific on the other side of the planet with 2013 model 228, same as the one you are getting. I use the engine leg to trim in or up depending on conditions, as for the trim tabs i use them to balance the boat port to starboard but I always make sure that weight is evenly distributed so...

If you only went forward I would say the damage is only superficial . Check to make sure no cracks on the lower unit and no cracks on the outboard mounting bracket . If the only damage is scrapes on the skeg , file it smooth . If you want to paint it you can use a spray can. If you need a...

I always rinse mine, the boat is always on a trailer . I use a custom made plunger I made several years ago. I rinse both my raw water and live well at home after every use to get rid of the salty water.

My biggest concern is the crack in the rear brace, soft bow etc.. I wouldn't buy this boat unless I could inspect in person and then work out the cost to repair and replace stuff, deduct that from a market price then deduct some more because you find other stuff as you go along. The way this...

Yes, look elsewhere.

This one will come up with a buff. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-08/breaching-whale-lands-on-boat-on-nsw-far-south-coast/100197626

I would stick with twins on that boat, if you are happy with the performance with the 200's, new 4 stroke Yamaha 200's will be a little less powerful. Don't expect to plane with one on any twin set up, if you do it means you are underpropped . With the right prop you can plane that boat with a...

Not as bad as this: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-08/breaching-whale-lands-on-boat-on-nsw-far-south-coast/100197626

This is the livewell pump in my 2013 228, 800 gal. My boat has 2 seacocks, one for livewell and the other for washdown. As others stated , ideally you need separate pumps. Livewell pump is high volume low pressure designed to run constantly ( similar to bilge pumps ) and low amp consumption...

Looks like you have an old (pre 1998) with a vista top. Your boat is much lighter that a late model one with a hardtop. At a very minimum you need a 200 V6 Merc, 225 is better. If I was you I would go with the 250 V8, you can never have too much power on a boat provided you keep within the...

Put a flat plastic guard on the post just under the light .

I think you will find the swim platform was optional extra at that time . It was cored F/G and didn't offer any support to the aluminum bracket. The late models post 2012 ( maybe even 2011) had all aluminum G/D bracket , the bracket and swim platform is welded together . The bracket is longer (...

Max rated HP for that boat should be 260 if it is manufactured in 1998 ( no windows at the front in the cabin).

The best outcome would be that the screws are corroded completely and water comes in through the holes . In any case you have to undo the big retaining nut and pull the pickup fitting out to check.