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Agree. Sounds good to go for at least a while to me. When in the water probably not as noticeable. Just keep an eye on it for any more grinding sounds. Let the engine warm up each time and you should be ok.

Here’s a couple threads that should help you https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/trailer.32270/#post-214247 https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/tongue-weight-for-gulfstream.32237/#post-213988 https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/ordered-my-dream-trailer.32187/page-2#post-213927...

Agree - 1/3 going out 1/3 coming back and 1/3 reserve at a minimum. Tides, wind, wake all will affect actual gas burn

Can you swap your batteries to make sure it’s the battery that’s the issue and not something else? If you switch the sides, both charged, you’d expect the same result regardless of which side it’s on, and if the same battery still drains, it might be a couple of boat bucks to replace that and...

Brakes on one axle should be fine if you aren’t hauling long distance.

Agree - you don’t want to toggle when shifting. You want to fully commit for smooth shifting when the engine is idled low. Be deliberate in your motion.

When you say ‘see if any carbon burns off’ what do you look for? When I’ve done seafoam before it exhausts white smoke.

Yeah - it’s likely the dog clutch got ground down and needs to be replaced. if it’s not completely ground you might get some more time with the engine before it requires replacement. To start - I would try to adjust the throttle - not too difficult. Basically you want the engine to idle down low...

If it gives you some peace of mind, you could use six10 epoxy to refill the drain holes, let dry, then redrill. In essence that would reseal those preexisting holes before the scuppers go in with sealant. You’re probably good to go though for several more years at least if you keep it on a lift.

Likely would want a dual axle trailer. Bunks should be fine if overall length of the trailer is long enough. There’s a lot of other threads on trailers here to check out. Trailer maintenance is often forgotten as I have learned the hard way. That said you will find them pop up on Craigslist...

You’ll never go back

Welcome aboard, huge amount of knowledge on this forum. Nice to know I’m not the only one with boaters disease :) Side note - saw this video the other day and couldn’t stop laughing

Throw some sandbags or some other weight in the back for a trial run to see how it handles.

You may not actually need a full upgrade, even if it looks like a complete rats nest, may still have some function. Understand that you’re not looking for any future problems though. If you’re adding radar and gadgets it would get expensive. You could also go the poor mans route with a handheld...

Once the COVID buyers realize how much work boat maintenance is, and that they aren’t using their toys, there will be supply of used boats within a couple years hitting the markets. I was surprised when someone told me Facebook marketplace is sometimes better than Craigslist, but it was...

PO told me canola oil...whatever works right

I’d use some marine grease maybe? The squeaking would drive me nuts too. good luck with it

You can rig pulleys. Harken sells a kit meant for taking the top off Jeeps that could probably be used. Like others I’d be hesitant to scrap the hardtop - why does the boat need to be in the garage?

My dad did exactly this on our center console a few years ago to make it easier getting under a tidal bridge

Fair, but for most of us, our time isn’t cheap either, so unless it’s enjoyable to do the work, the project ain’t worth taking on. A decent boatyard should be able to do a lot with a days worth of time to get the boat water worthy at least. If scuppers leak or something like that, it’s just a...