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As an old but not senile and young at heart human without modern pronouns I just say all experiences and views are worthwhile listening to BUT on a forum like this its not worth bickering over nuances in someone's post and double guessing the stated conditions...... Take it easy and smile when...

Add to it radar and other stuff on top....... I believe 15ft is normal limit on highways without extra permit, so no problem there eeither. H

Glacier hits the main point. How steep is the ramp and how far down do you have to push trailer for boat to float or slide off? The "algy" area is killing and that is why you have to have all wheel drive or 4WD BUT remember the trailer weighs down the rear of the car and lifts the front so...

I have 2 X5s and had several over the years. Note that there are both Xdrive ones and Sdrive ones. Ie 4 wheel or 2 wheel drive systems. Not a true 4WD but all wheel drive. One is a 2011 Diesel. It can well tow this and a friend compared it to an Explorer when moving something in a backyard. The...

The HFC part numbers are HFCD261257GHT (with valve) HFC261257GHT (without valve) I ordered them direct from their website and fairly quick delivery and reasonable price. Google on part nr or https://products.cpcworldwide.com/en_US/ProductsCat/HFC3557/HFCD261257GHT I have, however, ended up...

Navigation lights and search lights..... Yu do want an autopilot, it is a good useful addition. Joystick does not replace your side pushers, thrusters (bow and/or stern) The earlier electric/hydraulic version Joystick can be upgraded to newer all electric version I was told at boat show. Don't...

I would avoid using the fresh water off boat tank as you most likely use some chemicals to keep it "fresh". I also did see in some literature not to do that. I am lucky to always have boat in wash rack after each run so no issue standing behind boat and connecting the hose. I also have the...

What does the rebadging really mean? Is it just a different coloring and cowling design or is it something more. If it is mechanically and electronically a Honda then they would also be able to service it. I had a 2.5Hp MErcury 4 stroke and it was a Tohatsu, also Tohatsu engines are used in...

I have seen and heard both sides. I only have a mat at the helm and have a hard time keeping it clean. I am kept in a hurricane proof barn with lots of forklift traffic spewing diesel exhaust soot so that leads to rinsing/washing boat BEFORE going out and COMING BACK......... I do prefer the...

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I do get that info but it has not been calculating the available fuel taking off used amount from full tank on CL7. The Raymarine was the one giving strange burned fuel values On trip info page. Anyway I do think I have it figured out now so have to do a refill and set all as full and we will...

How about using no drilling requiring seasucker type attachments https://www.seasucker.com/ can be used for almost anything even board racks on car roofs. H

Bigger full width swim platforms usually have blow out vents. They are small compared to total sq yardage !! Of platform though but it helps when lowering a hydraulic one into the water. Nose up in following waters and eyes on speed vs water following. H

Talked to local dealer tech who advised that the sensor is indeed an ABYC type sensor. So that is now set and waiting for all to be reset after I next time fill the tank.

The new electronic steering systems are tricky in case of failure. On mine there are no hydraulics at the helm so if gremlins mess up you have no steering at all. You would have to find the steering pump modules (one for each 3 engines) release the valve and center motors and lock it up. Then...

The Yamaha CL7 display asks for fuel sensor type ABYC, Yamaha or ? Does anybody know what GW installs in the Freedom 335 (only one tank) as I seem to get really weird information not only on level but also on "fuel used" as shown on my Raymarine Axion 16. Now I am just counting hours and miles...

Sounds fishy to me with same coat on hull and cushions.... I use different wax for the hull compared to vinyl protector.... Anyhow, I have seen some horror examples of ceramic coating on a few year old boats here in South FL. I watched one being sanded down to get it off and rebuffed and waxed...

Interesting reading. If you have the power just use it to get out of the hole, then adjust for seas, uneven load with tabs. The trim works to optimize the running level for speed, consumption and comfort when boat is balanced . You can never rely on just tab level indicators, you have to gauge...

30% seems like a "normal" dealer share of MSRP. That shows that Boat show prices with normally a 20 to even 30% discount probably is split between dealer and mfctr. What rapidly adds to the price are all electronics and fishing gear. Often options also carry higher margins than "base" boat...

Small issues can be bad, example from a number of years back. I keep boat in dry storage indoors. Had it launched one day, went out and let it sit over night In water. next morning I get to boat and open center console door to find life jackets inflated an everything floating...