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Congratulations.... My kids are 8 now and have grown up on the water....they love it. You and your boy will make some great memories.

I owned a 2001 226 with a 200 HPDI. If you buy this boat, look for a Merc Mirage Plus 15.25x17 prop. Mine had a hardtop, which added 450 lbs and some wind resistance. 4000 rpm got me right around 30 mph. Top end will be 41 mph, but you have to trim it way out to get it. It's almost like an...

When I had my 205, I installed both the Sat and GPS antennas on top of the helm. No issues at all with either the windshield or the bimini, or with them being next to each other for that matter. S3500024 by parthery, on Flickr

The new ones work just fine when mounted inside an electronics box. Here is a pic of an HDS-7 flush mounted in my 225.... IMG-20120409-00012 by parthery, on Flickr

Looks good. I just ordered a throttle arm...mine is pretty pitted too. Spring isn't too far away...time to start on the projects.

Easy change...although you may need a wheel puller to get the old one off. The nut is head specfic....if you have a SeaStar, specify that when you buy the wheel so you get the right nut. One thing to think about is be careful at what angle you install the wheel, relative to the spinner knob...

The easiest way to post pics is to open a Flickr account. It's free. Upload the pics to it and each pic will be assigned a line of code. You click on the pic then click on "share"...the code pops up....copy and paste it into the message box here on GG and presto!, your pic appears. PM me if...

I'm inland....boat stored on the trailer...in short...not much of a loss risk. And I've never (knock knock) had a claim. We'll see what they say, but a 21% increase seems awful steep.

Got my renewal notice today... premium went from $278/yr to $340. 21% increase. Time to do some shopping before I renew.

See if you can find a Merc Mirage Plus in a 15.25 x 17. That is what I ran on my 226 / 200 HPDI and what I'm running currently on the 225. It will bring your WOT RPM up to around 5400 or so....with good out of the hole power, and a top end around 41 or so. You can generally find used ones on...

Re: Captains with Insurance from BoatU.S. Should Probably Re I'm going on past experience and past experience with Boat US has been good. That said, it will be interesting to see what my renewal (which occurs in March) looks like. I too got the letter from Boat US warning me of an increase...

My guess is we are all going to share in the pain. I've already received correspondence from Boat US ahead of my March renewal telling me as much....time to start shopping.

I've never met a surveyor that has told me anything I haven't seen for myself...but then again I've been around boats for many, many years. I spend the $$$ on a mechanic doing compression and leak down tests, and - if applicable - pulling the info from the ECM. (Won't apply on an OX66). That...

I think, at $16K, it's still a little high. For these reasons: 1.) From looking at the pics, I can tell it does not have the following options...hydraulic steering, trim tabs, a bimini top. 2.) The trailer, quite frankly, looks rough. If you are going to be towing with any regularity, it's...

I had the same issue with mine and wound up having to order it from Grady. It ran about $100 or so. If your local dealer can't or won't order the parts, I've had excellent luck with either Taylor Marine Center in Delaware (302-422-9178) or Vero Marine in FL (772-562-7922).

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200 HPDI - best engine Yamaha ever made. 250 and 300 HPDIs - worst engines Yamaha has ever made. I'd steer clear if it were me.....

13'6" is interstate bridge height....so you should be fine. The hardtop on my 226 was just over 11'. Depending on how it sits on the trailer, you are probably somewhere in the same range.

I'd leave the compass as is. One way to free up some space, is to remove the plexiglass door and flush mount. You can get a 7-8 inch screen in there if you go that route. For your VHF, consider a remote mic setup with the head unit mounted in the cabin.

You are on the right track. It's far easier to work in the electronics box by removing the instrument panel. The bad news is, if you can't get a needle nose pliers behind the screw from the bottom to hold the casing, then you may have to drill it out. Once the screws are out, the panel...