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I love that movie:)

Perhaps using the exact terminology is not that critical ( I somewhat disagree as an engineer) but referring to a percentage of the possible bars on the trim/tilt gauge means nothing to me. My earlier reference to a volume knob setting was based on a conversation I overhear in a deli many years...

On my 208, no hardtop, I find it runs better with a few degrees of trim up. I find the hull very prone to bow steering. Motor is a 150 OX 66.

Maybe it is engine dependent but I am pretty sure that Mercs will not change revs. When I get back on that bot and have a chance I will test out the theory. You don't have auto-pilot on when changing the trim di you?

To a degree, the repairs you do will depend on whether your boat is subject to freezing temps including the off season. If moisture gets into the coring and it has, when the temps get cold enough, the core moisture will expand and will crack the fiberglass shell. I see a lot of stress cracking...

I am not so sure I agree with the statement about watching the revs. In theory, the revs when in cruising range should remain steady. That is a function of the motor's engine computer. The speed will change though as the drag changes. The optimal angle of motor trim is not a constant and depends...

Trim is measured in degrees usually and can be negative. On your boat and most similar pleasure craft, when the motor is trimmed all the way in (down) it is at a negative angle. I am not sure what the bars represent on your display, typically they would display all the way in with zero or one...

What does "trimmed at about 50-60%" mean?

To get an idea of a decent starting point, get on plane in relatively calm seas, with the trim tabs fully retracted and the motor trimmed all the way in ( down). Run at a decent cruising motor speed and after waiting 20 seconds or so for things to stabilize, note your speed on the MFD). Now trim...

My bad:) I have to change my response. Upon further research is seems that neoprene is OK too use as a gasket for gas tanks as long as the neoprene is sealed between itself and the tank. In other words, the neoprene strips should be bedded in something like 5200. The sealing is necessary to...

Interesting finding. Good to know.

Tank coffins were sealed on purpose so that in case of a fuel leak, the coffin will contain the liquid and not fill the engine compartment with gasoline. I am nor sure if that was a requirement for inboard engines and got carried over to all engine options. The more recent owners manuals...

Welcome and happy boating!

I use the pliers. They give you more leverage if the caps are tight. I use a pair of aluminum not too expensive fishing pliers. They don't rust. ( for the most part:))

You can find replacement not oem online and in marine stores. You need to measure the bottom drain inside diameter accurately to get the right size, You probably will need to trim the replacement to the correct height so note that measurement too. here are some examples...

If no display on power up, it either has no power, no ground, or is shot ( less likely)

I decided to search for info on the issue and found this video. It mentions the vent and also issues with mineral buildup. It didn't mention issues with the tank heating up in hot weather. The back flow they are referring to is when you flush the toilet and after it drains, it starts to refill...

OK. That changes things. How about pressure in the tank due to the warmer temps? Perhaps the vent is blocked and the air in the tank is forcing the water back towards the head. That would also explain why there was only 2 or the gallons in the tank. It wasn't full to start with. Grabbing at...

It is possible to install a separate battery for the amp. Having the battery close to the amp will allow smaller gauge wiring probably due to the shorter distance. The trickier part is keeping the battery charged. One solution is to wire in an ACR (automatic charge relay). Another might be to...

I have been investigating a similar issue on another boat. Randomly, I will find the toilet almost full of something. Currently the boat is on the hard. It seems that the issue is related to rain, specifically heavy rains. I measured the level of the top of the holding tank and projected that...