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Thanks! Agree on boxes if possible and I wanted to use battery boxes, but they just would not fit. There is not a 1/4" available in this space left. Only way to make one work would be to mold plastic around the battery! :D I went with AGM's for this location as they don't gas as much as...

I could run tabs full down and still was nose high and not getting the benefit of the deep v in front, so in some seas, it was a harsh ride. Now that I moved weight forward and added more ballast, the nose gets down where I need it and the ride is way better! Like it should be actually for...

Blue Fin, I suspect you don't have any issues here other than weight distribution. Being that I have a '92 model, I have the same situation. The boat is heavier on the Starboard side due to the head on this side forward, helm area and most all wiring is run on this same side. I think that is...

Curious to why draining at end of season? I just fill mine up, add Startron and ready to go in the spring. Using Ethanol also and not had any issues so far. I think if you don't experience any water issues currently, it would be ok. If boat is covered and not going through rapid heat/cool cycles...

I went from 2 group 24 batteries when I purchased the boat to 4 group 31 batteries in the transom. This was a lot of added weight and I was a bit heavy in the rear. Scuppers were still ok, but in a couple of rare situations where 3 fat guys were in the corner did we ever get any water to come up...

I am using the same bottle, so don't think that would be it. Maybe just over time in the sun it breaks down.... dunno. I was impressed what it did though for the overall improvement. I have higher hopes for the wipe new. After full day In salt today, the water beads up and rinses right off...

I have found the interlux 333 will dissolve the sun oxidized surface with some rubbing, leaving a nice smooth blue rubber surface. Was using the mop and glo for last year with good results. But lately, it seems the mop and glo was only lasting a few months. I have now tried the wipe new as have...

Re: Twin 225 OX66 Steering Woes, With Photos! 272 Sailfish If you disconnect the rod from one side, will the rod rotate on the threads freely? I am pretty sure that they turn on the threads when tilting up the motors.

Lots of good pics and discussion here on the conversion some of us have completed. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13306

No doubts on trailer maintenance for sure! That is inevitable. I know lots of manufacturers are trying to make a better product that is more corrosion resistant and I give them a plus for effort, but in some cases, they just fail and we take the hit on the cost. Lots of folks don't or can't do...

That is the performance I am looking for. Thanks for sharing that info.

Yes, I am quite frustrated as well! I had high hopes for these newly improved with all the aluminum and Stainless Steel components. It would be a much cheaper route to just get new calipers as the rotors are pretty good in regards to corrosion, but, would be right back in the same position in...

Feedback on the weight distribution I did with the batteries. Ran offshore this past weekend while over a 100 boats were going out for the Big Rock Tournament. A washboard for over 30 miles for sure. The handling and ride was much improved. It seems it is not so aft heavy now and rides more...

My external macerator pump conversion is working great! Best thing I have done in that area. Easy to replace or repair if any failure down the road. Added a bit more capacity as well.

Being that it is more than one doing it at same time, unlikely corrosion of a bulb or socket, but more on a wiring issue at ground or switch or even power connection. Check back of switch connections and where wires are crimped for corrosion or looseness. I have also found sometimes there is a...

Well, after getting the boat back down to the coast for the season, and after replacing the brake pads and working over the calipers, it seems they are not working correctly and as result was hard to stop. At this point, I am pretty much done with the G5's that I swore were going to be great...

I checked the pricing and compared deemax with the Kodiak's. I can get the Kodiak full SS kit for $200 less per axle. It appears that they have the same warranty....6 years.

For making a drain, on the front of the water collector tank,I drilled a small hole such that the silicone aquarium hose could be forced through allowing it to seal, but yet drain. I have also heard that just some slow air movement can be sufficient, so I also run a small fan. Depending on...

I am living the same nightmare this year! I put the Tie Down G5 brakes which were greatly improved over their former brake systems for saltwater. They had Stainless Steel rotors, aluminum calipers with stainless steel pins and bronze bushings. The first year, they did great! But after the...

Golf ball! Good one, but need more friction. I don't want them to swing around like a golf club and whack someone! :mrgreen: