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You're gonna need a bigger trailer. The only way that one works is if you have a single engine, no fuel, and no gear. The only other (long shot) to make it work is to determine what the limiting factor is on the trailer. My trailer has a max capacity of 8400 lbs. In my case the limiting factor...

I see your point. I think a Mercury/Ford relationship might be a more appropriate analogy.

There is a misconception that Evinrude is out of business. They aren't. They stopped making outboards. BRP is alive and well. Parts will be available, but who knows for how long. I'm a fan of 2 strokes for some applications. I even considered a g2 for our last boat. However, after having 4...

If I'm understanding your question, same mpg at higher speed = more range. As for the lower noise shifting, less mass in the prop will result in less noise.

The issues you mentioned would be incredibly frustrating on a new purchase from a company that demands a premium for promised quality. For whatever reason, they missed the mark. Good thing is GW seems to be very responsive by going out of their way to make original owners satisfied. We...

If the bleeding stops at $25k, I need you to help me find my next boat!

There is likely another electrical connection you have missed. Check all terminals under the helm especially the kill switch. Pull your engine cowl and look at all grounds and electrical connections. Check the fuse panel in the engine for anything that isn't seated 100%. Electrical gremlins due...

20 ft is definitely more than enough.

The old 2 smokes weren't too terrible at cruise, but they chugged fuel on the low end by today's standards. Interesting read. 175 Ocean runners were pricey back then.

If you don't have one, buy a grease gun and load it with marine wheel bearing grease. Even if you don't need it now, you will definitely need it later. I never leave home without it on any boat trailer trip over 100 miles each way. We have fond memories of the Voyager we owned prior to the...

Pete, I presume you are wondering how much for the Islander? When I made this post it was for our Voyager. The Islander has more windshield than the Voyager. If you need me to check, I can head out to the garage later and take a measurement. Let me know.

The 258 Journey was similar in size/weight to your boat and came with twin f150's as an option. Grady has a performance report with prop specs. Email them and they will send it to you. Be aware the old SWII engines have different gear ratios than the f150's. Prop comparisons would be apples to...

I looked at a quote I had from 2020 and by today's standards the price IM quoted me would be a smoking deal!

My target bunks are set about 18" apart in the front and about 30" in the back. My trailer is built a little different than yours, but that will at least give you an idea as to the angle I have. My target bunks are about 5-6' long.

If those forward bunks are target bunks, then they should support very little weight. The main bunks should carry the majority of the load. Best practice is to move the target bunks all the down (be careful the brackets don't drag on the hump at the ramp) and load the boat. Use jacks to lift the...

"Should I do the bilge vents above the letters in black so the letters stand out more or do the vents in chrome?" Black

She has come a long way! Congrats to you!

Are you willing to tell us the dealer or do you want to keep it a secret? ;O)

12/2020 - Twin Suzuki 200ap's $29,500. The same now are +$15k if you can find them.

Yes, normally one can negotiate, but when supply is so low, you have little leverage. I've seen a number of dealers advertising good numbers. I think most are phishing for future customers because when I call them they have nothing to offer. Another option to look into are Hondas. You can now...