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There is some play (slop) in your new Panther Stainless Drive Bracket, that is the design. I also installed with red lock tight. Yes there needs to be some "jimmy rigging" to adjust for the kicker motor offset.... I used some brackets I found at Home Depot to do this. Hard to explain without a...

Passing on info to others. I never tied down the bow of my Venture roller trailer when transporting. I have been in contact with Dennis Johnston at Venture Trailers because of my issues loading my 228. I sent him some pictures of my trailer, and he made some suggestions from what he observed. I...

Thanks seasick! No anti-fouling paint. It sits on a trailer, used in freshwater. They removed the bottom coat in sequence as follows... Use a paint scraper carefully until the white gel coat starts to appear 80 Grit Sandpaper 320 Grit Sandpaper 600 Grit Sandpaper Sprayed on gelcoat where...

Appreciate it! Nice to have a boat that was built so solidly in the first place.

Thank you Shaun!!

I'll be curious to see both wot rpm and fuel consumption. I'll post pics then update fuel burn after I get enough data. Thx Drifter!

For sure! I had a picture when I first took possession of her, the bottom paint looked decent, maybe I owe my trailer an apology for beating up the paint so badly LOL.

That's the exact same bracket I used. The only advantage with the kit has is it includes 2 swivels that attach to the ends of the stainless tie bar you cut to length, and allows either of the engines to raise or lower individually. You will like how it bolts securely into the Seastar steering...

Decided last fall to splurge and have my bottom paint removed on my 1987 228 hull. It's been in the shop for about a month, and stopped in for a peek today. Amazing transformation so far. My Venture cheapo trailer had chewed up the strakes down to the fiberglass in areas, and the keel also was...

I will get you some pics in a couple days of my setup. My boat is at a shop getting the bottom paint removed, and that's almost completed. I am not using the expensive Seastar link, and installed the Marinetech Panther 55-2700 Trolling Motor Tie Bar Kit. I got it on Amazon for $110, but it was...

Detailed my truck over the weekend with Shurhold DA. Sure hope I get similar results when I do the gelcoat on my 228.

Ha!! I booked us all a session of online therapy for next week :p LT, I took the liberty of booking you a double session~

And the truth shall set you free!

LOL! Have 2 batteries. I keep complaining to my kids that all the local radio stations play the same stuff as when I was in high school.

Hey SkunkBoat, It will fall into your "Performance" category, so direct to the battery it shall go. Never was too savy on electrical wiring, so thanks!! Now how many beers are left in that 6-pack~ I can handle that one ~

Thanks Fishtails! It's a fresh install, wanted some advice with wiring to fuse block at helm or direct battery. I understand the manufacturers covering themselves, shocking don't you think? Seems everyone is protecting their corporate posterior these days. :oops:

Makes sense seasick. Thanks for taking the time to explain in detail. Appreciate it!! Lee

I will be installing a stereo at some point in the next few months, and trying to get ahead of it. I installed stereos in cars when i was in high school, but those days are long gone. I wouldn't remember anyways. I am uncertain how to wire the head unit and amp to my '87 228G. Videos and...

Fishtales, I was making a joke out of my comment, and what the actual leak likely is. Please excuse me sir! This thread is coming awfully close to the movie Christmas Vacation.

That looks really good Islander268! Nice and clean, about to do similar on my older 228