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I have to disagree Skunk My cruise rpm went down and fuel economy improved by 10%. I also noticed better not worse acceleration. in many ways 4 blade props are better except top end due to the drag factor. again, this was on a Yamaha F250 3.3 liter motor and a 228. I am excited to see what...

I found on the 228 I get better hole shot and on plane faster. I could stay on plane as low as 21. I got on average 10% better fuel economy at cruise . I got better following sea performance. meaning you could feel the bite or grip especially in bigger swells . I found I got better turning...

The F150 is perhaps the best 4 stroke Yamaha has ever made. I had a 192 and it came with a 2 smoke Johnson. I remember the day I repowered with a F150 and it was a new boat. That motor was flawless for me. Congrats on the repower.

I am a native Floridian. I would say 90% of my saltwater time is spent between Port Canaveral and the Florida Keys. I actually see a number of 228s in the Keys. I think, and I am biased here , that the 228 is an ideal Keys boat. It's not hot and boy when those tropical rains kick up I am...

knock on wood my 2008,put into service in 09 ,bracket is bone dry. I have read others fill their bracket with ping pong balls . They do it to displace water should it leak. I thought about doing this but I am not touching top plate or the drain plug. lol. Don't mess with it if it ain't broke .

Once you solve this issue I highly advise you get those plastic pieces you insert on the steering ram. They reduce or eliminate the stress of a 500 pound power head has on seals . the pieces for on the outboard edge of each side and stop motor flop completely. It will increase the life of the...

The neo tropical migrants include many warblers which we love to hear their songs in the summer. They do fly thousands of miles and a lot of it over water. Florida splits the fly way. There is an eastern fly way up the Atlantic side and a Gulf /Mississippi River fly way and then you have one...

If Grady gave me a 375, I guess I could tool around in it . lol. I had a 192 and loved the boat. I could buy a dual console sand bar queen. I ain't proud .

So, many years ago I had a power tec OS4. It gave my boat better stern lift, hole shot, mid range cruising performance,better following sea performance and reverse at the dock. I repowered in 17 and had it on it. Then some thiefs decided they wanted the prop and took the motor too. My new...

I am holding a candle light vigil with my boat tonight in Cullowhee,NC. I am in a time of sorrow. So,please respect me and my family as we make it through this difficult time. Also,please respect my wishes as I enter the transfer portal in college football. I want to thank my old coaches ...

Seasick, I don't understand why the dealer or mechanic would need to completely removed the motors and rigging to remove and replace the cap strip? they just need to lift them off the stern a few inches. Now if there is damage I get it ,the motors need to be out of the way for repairs to be...

Ok, what did Nancy charge you for the set? That is just sharp looking.

That's so nice . I am jelly .

I second Lee at A and J.. pay extra and get strata-glass. you won't regret it.

Here she is on the new trailer . I had to move the wench, or is it winch ,stand forward about 8 or so inches. Fits like a glove. Next up , wash wax and put the cushions on and do some minor repairs then off to the Florida Keys next Wednesday!

I am spit balling here. Its likely an hour of labor to unbolt ,lift and bolt engines back on. Then you got another 30 minutes to an hour labor removing the cap ,prepping the surface and putting a new one on with sealing it.

Magic, I upgraded from 14 inch to 15 inch wheels and Good Year Endurance Load Range E tires. It's a good long haul trailer now! Yes Keys in about 2 weeks. Leaving next Wednesday to go to Orlando . Will meet up with my fishing buddy and get my son from UCF. Head down next Friday . I am...

Looks awesome. You can do mine next! lol

Pictures of my new trailer from Owens and Sons Marine . I will get the boat fitted to it this weekend sometime. They do build a nice trailer .

The sea donkey!