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I'm going to order a set today. Worst thing is they don't work. Got to deal with this at the start.

Thanks Chris. I would never tow on the tilt locks. Surprised this is not basic info with trailering folks. What you found looks good. 45 degrees relative to the transom makes the most sense to me. Please post what angle your engines settle at relative to the transom with "my-wedge". Spending...

I'm new here. Bought a 258, T/150's, with delivery in 2 weeks. Last trailer boat with OB's for me was 30 years or so ago. Mopar power!!! What should I do about securing the engines while towing? As in transom/engine stress? Thxs in advance.

Trailer came in early. Electronics being installed now. Doing small stuff like trimming trees in driveway for clearence, buying support material, installing brake controller, getting truck ready. I'm in line with others before me, delivery 5/21. Camera ready! Feel good about it all. Normally...

Thanks. I ended up doing the same. Garmin 4208 Bundle, Furuno 1734 c/nt radar, Icom 422. Only thing now is wait for the trailer-3 weeks then I'm in business. I need a break, it's work buying/outfitting a boat.

Went with the 258. Delivery when the special order trailer gets here, about 3 weeks. Got to specify electronics next few days if I want it when the trailer gets here. Electronics are my weak area. I know the basics and what I want but not any product lines.

Thxs Grog. I'm not 100% on what to do. Not starting a bunk vs. roller, 2 vs 4 stroke thread here. I think bunk is best overall but I want to operate by myself. If I can't do that then I will get a center console that I can launch/retrieve. Anyway, trying one Friday, I will know then. By the...

Thxs Shady. I'm going bunk, aluminum, SS hardware, Kodiac SS brakes all wheels, electric/hyd. Either Loadmaster or what the dealer sells, Loadrite. Like to give the dealer the business. Don't think Torsion vs. straight axial is a big deal for me. Can't say I understand the pros/cons.

Thxs Whahoo33417. Grady said, through the dealer, it was a "settling in" of the curing process that occures over time. I've seen it on other models, just not as much. I'm not real comfortable with that explanation. Not sure I'm willing to accept it. No cracks, never been splashed. Was planning...

Wahoo33417- One concern I have with the 258 I'm looking at is when you sight along the side of the hull, forward to aft, at a point about 4 feet forward of the stern, you see a vertical line in the hull. Hard to describe. Saw it on another model. It's like instead of a gradual taper of the...

Thanks folks. Wahoo33417- We will be mostly in the Chesapeake, close in ocean side with occasional 2 hour runs off VA & NC. I like to pick my days regarding conditions. I don't like getting beat up anymore. GradyFish22- It has a hardtop. It has to be a walk. Wife says the Albie had become...

Thanks. The trailer part is not much of an issue with me, roller vs bunk. Probably a bunk, slicks, elec. over hyd. This will be my first W/A, wife insist and I agree. Target boat is an 07 new, T/F150's. If this doesn't work out I will hold out till oct/nov for an 08. Had a ride arranged...

I was thinking bunk with slicks for single operation. Why did you suggest rollers? Towing with a GMC 2500HD 4WD 4:10 rear, 6.0L. That part is not a problem. Thxs

Hi folks, just registered. I have been a recreational boater off and on for the past 40 years. All but 2 were trailer boats that I will stay with going forward. VA area mostly. Last boat was an Albie 24. Had a health event and sold it but that is past me now and am presently an active buyer. A...