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  1. Ekea

    Core Replacement Guide?

    thanks, i had missed it.
  2. Ekea

    Core Replacement Guide?

    why use 6" tiles of the core material instead of just using as few pieces as large as possible? i would think that would be less work and stronger
  3. Ekea

    Backing into slip + fenders

    wow, thats a big slip. plenty of room
  4. Ekea

    218 Adventure vs. 232 Gulfstream

    the boat is a 2000, so it has the full length running surface. only canvas is the t-top. it has the original 1/2 height windshield. a bit of moisture in the survey, but nothing significant. it seems odd that you could hit 42 mph at 4k, and only get another 8 mph with another 1500-2000 rpm. i...
  5. Ekea

    218 Adventure vs. 232 Gulfstream

    i am almost spot on for the yamaha performance spec. this is for the 273 with 225s, but i have the same spec props (just not yamaha). i did hit 53 mph at wot, so a tad better than spec. my numbers are with me, wife, and two small kids. the numbers are about the same with a half tank or full...
  6. Ekea

    Backing into slip + fenders

    as long as there is enough of a longitudinal component to them, you should be good. the drawing makes them look almost completely lateral.
  7. Ekea

    NJ Offshore Wind Farms Pros/Cons/Conspiracy theories

    couple of things... 1. did something happen in the last week regarding these wind farms? it seems the interned blew up over this in the last week. 2. i like the idea of them being there from a fishing structure. 3. i dont want to see them from the beach, cant they stick them beyond the...
  8. Ekea

    Backing into slip + fenders

    looks like you dont have a spring line preventing rearward movement
  9. Ekea

    218 Adventure vs. 232 Gulfstream

    what rpm were you running that you were cruising at 42? i have a chase with 250s and i cruise at 4000 rpm going 34 mph at 2.1 mpg. also, i am glad you liked the hull. i only have 3 trips out on mine, but i have definitely been impressed with the hull. do you have any observations, tips, or...
  10. Ekea

    218 Adventure vs. 232 Gulfstream

    what was your favorite?
  11. Ekea

    265 first ocean run

    can you post a pic of the prop wash? glad you got it feeling more stable in the trough
  12. Ekea

    350 4-stroke on 263 Chase?

    definitely sounds a bit underpowered with that engine. keep in mind that if you sell and get a bay boat, even if its fine space wise, you wont get the same ride quality in the chop. i am recently a new chase owner and i know that by the time i am done with it, i will have more in it than its...
  13. Ekea

    To upgrade engines or Not to upgrade this is the question!

    even though its only .3, it does come out to 27%, so that is significant
  14. Ekea

    265X fuel tank replacement

    thanks. let us know how it goes and any mid progress pics would be great if they let you in there
  15. Ekea

    Seafarer 228 RPM and MPH

    i would get the engine at the correct height (likely higher) before you start messing with the prop. that is unless you confirm by stamped numbers that the prop is way off
  16. Ekea

    265 scupper hoses

    what is the "text book" correct hose for this application? ill probably mine in the next few months
  17. Ekea

    218 Adventure vs. 232 Gulfstream

    not much has changed in 10 years of the 232 because not much has needed to change
  18. Ekea

    Advice on selling my GW

    when i sold my last boat (older 23' cuddy welcraft) the broker wanted 2500 for a boat i was listing for less than 8k. i sold it my self on fb market place the next day
  19. Ekea

    Seems to be sitting a little low

    you could also buy a raft from walmart or amazon for $20. or if you have a tube, just use that
  20. Ekea

    265X fuel tank replacement

    are you leaving them bare, or coating them with something like coal tar epoxy? also, where are you doing it?