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I have run Fla. inlets which are not the same, I know..Universal rule would be to try to run it on an incoming tide. That way you do not have opposing current and seas as with an outgoing tidal situation. Be sure, also, if you run out as the tide is rising, don't stay out so long that you get...

Blackbird..I said roughly the same thing above. Have you ever ran the Gulf/Fla. Bay route inside to Ocean reef? gerrys says above it's a neat trip to make. KentE..Fill us in..Scenery good? Any tricky areas?

I have switched too, but mixed them as I never run my tank low. Once I got all non-ethanol fuel, I no longer mix the two. I had no problems either.

Chris.. Check your private message box..I'll send you a message there.

Capn. Chris.. If it's the same boat, I talked with them about it myself..It was a great deal, but I passed because it would've changed the way I boat too much. Had nothing to do with the deal..kind of like when you passed on the bigger boat and kept your Tournament. If Ebornstien would want to...

Great boat..I know, I have one and it's the best I've ever owned...

I agree..Timing is perfect..Put that behind you and enjoy the summer!

Hi Ebornstien.. I mislead, maybe..I have a 232 Gulfstream. I am not a fisherman, although I have talked to several who fished the island area in the late 90's. It is shallow, 20-35 feet generally. Most drift for perch and walleye. I am sorry I cannot remember much more. I say get the boat...

Agree with No Problem. I tow out of Indiana back-and-forth to Marathon in The Keys and up to Northern Michigan. Plus, I go to Two Rivers Wisconsin for service.(Great Grady dealer up there, by the way..Twin Cities Marine..THE BEST in my book.) I have never been stopped and measured. It could...

The reason a single 250 was harder to dock was that it didn't have twins like the Marlin. Twins are best on the Gulfstream..Mine has 200's..great performer. I would assume the the 282 would be a smoother ride..Megabytes says bigger is always better. With your Duramax your covered..Both are...

I have not, but can provide an opinion anyway..(Actually a legitimate one..) The advice to head for the Middle Keys is good..here's why. From roughly Islamorada North to Ocean Reef the Gulf technically becomes Florida Bay. it is strewn with islands and the infamous unmarked shallow areas...

Not to mention our future Tortugas run.. Have a great trip to the Keys this summer!

Hi Sickday.. I soap down everything and flush the engines when I'm in Fla. on vacation. (The rest of the year, I'm in fresh..) Even if you just rinse, be sure to get to places like underneath the hardtop along the sides. Salt spray gets everywhere.

I spend 2 weeks in the Keys every winter. I use the flush attachment on my 200 Yamahas after every trip. My mechanic inspects the engine when he winterizes it after my trip and says there is no salt to be seen anywhere. I don't know where the fresh water goes while in the engine, but as long...

One more thought.. It might have trouble running at that tilted angle..It's possible the carbs could be affected..Unless someone more knowledgeable on this chimes in, I would see if it works.

Re: Spare props

My son had the same problem with his Merc 150 10 years ago. I believe he put muffs and a hose on it dockside and ran it trimmed up while flushing with the muffs. Check with s'more experts, but I think as long as the engine is getting a freshwater supply to it, it doesn't matter if it's trimmed...

Great lookin' 208. Neat Seacraft too..

Thanks for the update... It's interesting that the outer perimeter seems to be the small spots JUMPINJACK spoke of. I would assume that traveling into the thick of it you would see the enlongated sheen tracks that the TV aerial shots show.

Kept a spare in my old MFG boat for 18 years..Never used it, so I don't nowadays..... Oops..Now we've all jinxed ourselves....