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AMF: Thanks for posting those photos here - and your helpful description. Tx, Rob

Nice.

Valentines day was first calm day in a while, so no fishing, so just a nice cruise with the Admiral. However I did get to run (the boat) wide open for a bit. 2007 282 with 2007 Yamaha F250's hit 5900 rpm with 3/4 fuel. That got me about 46 mph on Yamaha SSW II props, 15 1/4" X 19". Boat has...

Bartoma: This doesn't really answer your question but doesn't require another hole in the hull for a cooling pump either... Faced with the same questions on my 282, but figuring I would only use the AC on my occasional boat trips, I bought a very small 6500btu portable room AC. It plugs into a...

I've always liked the layout of the 228 - nice boat. And welcome to the Forum! Rob

Tom: Nice find! And welcome to the Forum! Rob

Great intuition - even better for listening to it at this late stage! Must be getting near splash time! Rob

Thanks guys. The education to be gotten from this forum is worth the price of admission. It is valuable to the many of us that knowledgeable folks are willing to share. I'm convinced it is just the way these engines run - or at least the way it is shown on the gauge. For what it is worth, the...

Thanks guys. I remember, Magical. I just have too much 'imagination' when it comes to 12-year old engines with 200 hours on them when I bought them. But I now have 120 hours on them and they have been great. So at some point I should develop some confidence. Tx, Rob

I have a pair of 2007 Yamaha F250's (3.3L) on a 282 with 300 hours each. Odd thing is the gauges for both engines show a constant engine temperature from idle on up to about 3800 rpm. No matter how long I run at 3800 rpm, the gauges stay put. Above 3800 rpm, both gauges take a small jump up and...

For my underseat tackle drawers, a small, flat-head screw driver works as well as the key...

Thoughtful touch they have. Kinda like stocking stuffers from Grady.

Glad it worked out. Nice looking boat!

Does look great. Do agree with the comment that the stainless screws don't fit the color scheme. Wouldn't go this far out on a limb to nitpick an improvement you have every reason to be happy with if I didn't have a suggestion to offer. You may be able to find black screw covers at marine...

You can export your Homeport files as GPX files, if that helps. I haven't done it in a while, but if it is helpful to you, I can try it again. Rob

$2000 seems like a low price to me. Make sure he has sufficient insurance to cover your boat. See his current policy or walk away. There are too many good guys and good recommendations here for you to have a bad experience. I have used Tony Stewart for ten years. His number is 561.253.4007. Rob

Cold fronts been pushing sailfish south. Everywhere but around my boat. Cobia and sharks but no billfish - yet. Hrrmmphh.

Well my wife solved this one. The screw came from the new Pompanette chair. And several others were loose as well. In return for her find, I'm to recognize 'Girl Power' in my post! Also, flushed Barnacle Buster several times into warmed up engines. Preliminary runs makes it seem like that flush...