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This is good advice. Livewell/Bait pump - high volume, low pressure Washdown - low volume, high pressure With the livewell pump your hose routing becomes critical as the pump will have to overcome the head/height of the highest point of the hose. Most pumps come with a pump curve that you...

***Disclaimer- apologies in advance for spelling/grammar errors as I’m typing this on my phone*** Been busy and missed most of the good run of ahi (yellowfin tuna) but was able to get on the water last Monday. Heading out of the harbor we set course for the spot around 10 miles away. Given the...

Hey Bob, This is Jason. Stop by the house anytime to take a look at the setup. As for the center rigger mount, I checked with Mike (228 in Kaneohe) and he verified the hardtop rod holders are strong enough.

I mean in theory you could go with a 150... Use an extremely low pitch prop and max out at 23 knots WOT with horrible mpg... 250 will probably be the ticket. Upgrading to a 300 (at least for Suzuki engines) won’t do much 90% of the time as they’re mechanically identical except for the ECU...

Agree with the vectoring idea but I’d rather not fall overboard in the first place. When fishing solo have a tether system and wear an offshore sailing PFD with rings that I tie off to. The tether is anchored to the seat post and is long enough for me to reach the far corner rod holder. Any more...

Used leftover wood and covered it with leftover SeaDek helm padding. 1x6 on edge with leftover surfboard traction padding on the bottom for feet. Cut to fit snug so no shifting if standing on it while on plane.

Try fitting the new holders into the existing factory holes. I don’t recall having to open mine up when I installed my 0 degree swiveling holders in all 4 factory locations. I prefer to fight fish from the forward holders to give the myself and the second person room to move/change positions...

If you’re going to be chasing ahi/mahi/ono you'll probably want a fishbox for the deck. Use the built-in port and stbd “fishboxes” for storing extra gear/lures. Adding a deck box (270 Aussie/250 yeti/5’3” fiberglass) will cover up the access panel during normal use. If you’re fishing calm...

EPIRB for the boat/ditch bag and PLB on person. Agree with Doc that the life cycle cost of an EPIRB is cheaper than a PLB due to the longer battery life and (sometimes) user replaceable batteries. You can also use the PLB if you do other outdoor activities that take you away from civilization...

I see a lot of people writing about those kill switches and I while I agree that they’re a good idea in theory I’d venture that in any sort of wind/current/swell only the very best swimmers would be able to catch up to a drifting boat. Ocean conditions may be way different where you are but that...

Been using seadek on various parts of my 208 for a few seasons. Fish blood and guts come off easily if washed right away. If they dry you’ll need soap and a stiff nylon bristle brush to get them off. Never bothered with the SeaDek brand cleaner as my boat is used for fishing so a little staining...

You can play around with the online tool on the BoatUS lettering site to get an idea of how fonts, styles, colors, and aspect ratios will come out. https://www.boatus.com/boatgraphics/lettering.asp?type=BoatName A tape measure and painters tape will help you get an idea of what the final...

I think you’re on to something regarding the Grady videos being very basic. Adding tab manipulation into the equation of controlling vessel trim/comfort/efficiency complicates things in a non-linear fashion as the tabs can counteract or magnify the effects of engine trim in addition to...

Had trim tab indicators on the last boat and they were convenient for sure. I’m in the same situation as you now and got used to operating the tabs in one second bursts. If I need to reset I hold both sides in retract/bow up for a count of 5-7 seconds and start over. Thanks for bringing this up...

Really don’t intend to gang up but I agree completely with Keith on this one. @luckydude, you repeatedly say “don’t listen to me”, etc. but continue to respond with your own ideas. While your opinions are sound in basic theory, they do show a limited experience and your persistence in pushing...

Sounds like you're at a good starting point with the motor trim; make note of the angle from your gauges and use that as a baseline for using the tabs your next time out. Repeat the process using only the trim tabs (leave engines as best setting from this past weekend) and see if you can get an...

I'd venture those are two of the cleanest 228s and trailers out there; hope you get those decks messy in the coming week!

Adding my $.02 but basically repeating what others have said. Measure your boat as the trim tab placements and clearance can vary. I’d look at possibly putting both batteries on the on side and the kicker on the other to minimize listing at rest/drift. Your swim ladder location will dictate...

I have an Owens trailer, launch in saltwater only, and use saltaway in a pump sprayer. I spray the whole trailer (and truck rear axle/brakes/bumper if they get wet) after launching but concentrate on the surge brake assembly/tongue and the brakes themselves. Thankfully the Owens trailer uses...

Call Ken at Prop Gods in Florida or call PowerTech directly. Either will help guide with the sizing based on your engine, hull, current prop specs, and intended use. Prop Gods - (941) 735-5808 PowerTech - (800) 736-7767 Their input will get you in the ballpark for the appropriate WOT RPM...