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Those with two tanks... curious... is the main tank always the forward tank? Wondering if the forward fuel fill is always connected to the forward tank.

I don't have two tanks, BUT... while filling a particular tank, open the deck access plate and look/feel the tank... I bet you can tell if the fuel is splashing in there. Or, put a long handled screwdriver onto the tank and the handle end to your ear (even a wood dowel can work). Makes a...

Deka's are made by East Penn Mfg - about a half hour from me here in PA. Yes, Duracells are the exact same thing as a "real" Deka branded battery - just made with a different sticker to be sold at other places. Robert, make sure your two new batteries aren't ever tied in with the two old ones...

The hull scrape is EXTEMELY minor. Sand away the surrounding antifoul and the area in question till you get to fresh material. Put a few coats of epoxy or poly on it and call it a day. There will be ZERO performance issues - you're thinking way too much about that. You don't need any...

:) Sounds like you made it back without incident - that's good.

Good deal. Biggest load... give yourself TWICE the room in front of you that you think you need. And remember... as long as the rig stays behind you, you're good... if it starts to pass you, then start to worry! :)

That's a tough one to answer for you. You've just got to do what works best for you and the way you anticipate using the rig. If you want to stick with this company... Did you ask them about moving the axles forward? Don't burn any bridges with them just yet - just tell them that you would...

And, for the most part, a boat is a boat is a boat. There's really nothing "out of the ordinary" with a Grady that would make this difficult. Yes, typically 5% to 7% is correct for boat trailers. It's higher for 5th wheel type trailers. However, having a little more tongue weight is not...

Absolutely. And I don't disagree with you. And, definitely, I am typically one to err on the side of extra capacity. I was just under the impression that Vince isn't going to be using the trailer a whole lot so a couple hundred pounds may make a difference. For example, I always thought a...

If you can get a plastic tank and make it work, great. But if it becomes too much of a hassle, the aluminum will, of course, be just fine.

If you can get it thick enough to allow for good air circulation, go for it. But if it gets expensive, don't bother - it's really not going to do anything for you that something else, much cheaper, would do. That said, I have no idea what it would cost. Don't forget about plastic tanks - that...

If it's at a dealer, then they should be able to adjust things - maybe they did already? I don't know - but it's a good question to ask them. Otherwise, maybe inquire about a different brand? I'm sure there are other dealers - CT is a big boating area. But it comes down to how much hassle...

Ah, I understand better, now. The mounting surface was essentially uneven so the neoprene helps to take up the irregularities. That makes sense. I'd probably still be worried about possible crevice corrosion since there's no way to fair the 5200 between the neo and tank. Of course... trying...

Trailer company... do you mean an actual trailer manufacturer where trailers are made? Or is this a trailer dealer - where they sell trailers?

We have been carrying a line of relatively inexpensive aluminum trailers called TideWater for about 8 or 10 years. They've been very good. They're made near Philly - I'm not sure where the boat is right now, though, and if that's even a possibility for you to get one of them. I hear lot's of...

It's usually up to the selling dealer to properly setup/position the trailer - including moving the axles if need be. It's a generic trailer, not a custom trailer - so the manufacturer ships it and the dealer sets it up. Well... I originally saw the "VATB" number and cringed as I thought it...

What model boat is it? It looks like the axles are too far back, but it's hard to tell from that angle. Is there room to move them forward? But, yes, an 8K trailer for a 7K load is perfect. Going bigger isn't always better as it can make for a harsh ride.

Doc, I don't have anywhere near that many anodes (at least not that I'm aware of). On the engine block, I only have one on each cylinder head area. Meaning, two in total. I'm not aware of anything else. I would assume that the OP's engine would be the same as mine. Unless... we don't know...

Anything plastic or non-absorbent will work , as well (1/4"x2" FRP strips for example). The goal here is not necessarily about "padding" the tank (and, as noted, DON'T use rubber). It doesn't need it. The goal is to elevate the tank off the floor so there is air circulation so the the...

Just a clarification on that Seasick... I think someone at the supply house gave you mixed up information. I work at a Mercury dealership... zinc used to be the material of choice, but most manufacturer's, if not all, have switched to aluminum (and that switch was actually many years ago, now)...