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They were nice enough folks.....Alex sold the 226 when it was new, and connected me with the owner when he was ready to sell. I've also ordered a couple things from their parts dept over the years. That said, they were entirely inconvenient, even if you lived in the nearest city...

In 30+ years of being around boats, I've yet to find a fuel gauge that I truly felt was reliable. The angle of the boat in the water, etc...can all throw off the reading. Your 2008 225 probably has the fuel management system....reset the number of gallons used when you fill it up and go by...

My 228 (also with a 200 SWS) ran 42-43 at WOT. My 226 had a 200 HPDI and it would just hit 41. The 226 had a hardtop, which adds 500 lbs and some additional wind drag. Your numbers sound about right.

Most of the earlier (2003-2005) vintage 225s will have F225s. If I recall, the F250 wasn't available until 2006. When the F250 came out, the price difference was negligible (less than $900 I believe) and so naturally most folks upgraded. The F225 was not Yamaha's strongest motor. I had...

No....just a claybar to remove the surface imperfections. Put the Collonite on using my orbital buffer....buffed it out with a couple of microfiber towels.

Collinite... The Fleetwax works great on dark colored vehicles too. Waxed my Black Yukon today. Looks brand new....

Welcome to the forum.... I've had both a 226 and 228; they are great boats. One of the great things about this forum is if you find one, and a member is nearby, I am sure that person would be happy to look at it for you. (I know I would.) A survey is good, but after you've thrown every...

The top is much easier to work with when its warm....don't move any of the snaps...if you can move the boat into a warm garage it might be easier. Otherwise, wait a couple weeks...

Barlow...is your old mechanic at Parker now? I heard a number of PlayTwo folks went there. If you are on the south side of Melbourne, I'd head south another 30 miles or so to Vero Marine. Boo is a straight up guy.

It wasn't legit...I called on it.

I've owned both... The enclosed transom knocks down the noise and gives you the extra livewell and/or cooler in the stern. It also adds close to 5' to the length of the boat which may be an issue depending on where you slip/store the boat. The flip up door on the 226 creates a...

Congratulations...I had a 205 Tournament as well...they are great boats. 1.) You don't need to worry about flushing the fluid in the system. If it aint broke, don't fix it. 2.) There is a cap on the top of the helm...you can open it there and check the level of the fluid. 3.) As...

Get as big a screen as your budget allows..... There are some Garmin 3206s out there for less than $700. You will need the GSD-21 sounder which runs about $200 or so and a transom transducer (another $50-$60) but for a combo unit, the bigger screen makes all the difference in the world.

Blue Seas makes a decent panel in 8 or 12 fuses...uses standard square fuses. I'd start there. The key is to stick with the wiring schematic that GW uses (which follows ABYC guidelines) and take your time when making connections.

Ed's has a demo 250 HPDI for $7500 on their website, and it has a year of warranty. If its never been registered to an individual owner, I believe it would be eligible for YES coverage as well. As long as its had the updates, and has warranty coverage, it might be worth looking into...

Crocker's closed up back in November after 40 years....

225...hands down. Having owned a 192, and a 205, and now a 180, there is no comparison. The 225 is truly the SUV of boats...you can fish, cruise, pull skiers, etc... The used ones don't last long...like the 180s....

Counter rotation....

Keep an eye on eBay...I've bought and sold a number of props there...you may be able to pick up an identical Yamaha SWS SS prop for less than $300

Don't skimp on the chain...that makes a huge difference - particularly in rough water.