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Yep. No worries. We are all dumbfounded by this corrosion thing. I sometimes wish I had 2 strokes. They are simple, bulletproof and with all that oil in dry exhaust channels, there's no way they will ever have corrosion! If or when my F250's get it - I'll just get them fixed - hopefully...

Seasick, I don't want to stir it up but I don't know what you disagree with. I'm saying ALL of the V6 four strokes are susceptible and there is no definitive pattern to the dry exhaust corrosion - which by the way - has nothing to do with flushing freshwater after use. Look at the post above...

In general - the first generation F series of V6 engines are more susceptible. But no engine is exempt from the dry exhaust corrosion. The key thing is to have it checked periodically. No rhyme or reason to it - like Cancer - some get it, some don't...

I would buy the part directly from FP but that's me. Glad you're more comfortable with it and remember to let the coils cool with no load for 3-5 minutes before you shut it down. It's a great little machine!

I owned a 265 and viewed it as a Gulf Stream on steroids which I think is true. Both boats are wide body Beasts but the 265 is a bit "Beastier" and will surely perform better in larger seas due to it's longer water line and increased weight. That said, if it's that rough, we shouldn't go out...

Randy, I agree that you should have someone look at your genset to determine why it is shutting down. There used to be a really informative FP Owners Forum with lots of tips, etc. but it seems to have moved to a new site. In Google search for "Fischer Panda Owners Forum" to check it out. Not...

I own a 2006 330 and have friends with 30 footers (one has a Marlin and another has a 305 Express). The wider beam on the 330 is noticeable but you pay for that with a little less speed and fuel economy - a fair trade in my opinion. The wider beam on the 330 delivers a more comfortable cabin...

The 3 wire connection is between your existing kill switch - which stays active BTW - and the engine. Best to get your wiring harness schematic to know how to connect. I tested the heck out of mine and it works great.

I purchased the Autotether (made by ACR as I recall) and was not happy with it. After returning it I searched for another option. I ended up locating and buying a wireless Kill Switch made by Maritech Industries in Redding, California. It was $150 with one sensor (which is all you need...

Congratulations. Buying your first GW is like being "born".

Yes, your fuel tank is made of aluminum. Simply follow the AP installation instructions. Typically, they ask for the AP's compass sensor to be low and in the middle of the hull away from machinery. Your center bilge access is likely where this will be installed. On my boat - it is something...

Congratulations Matt. The 228 is the best 22 footer on the planet and is Grady's #1 seller (I was told). It simply does everything well: seaworthy, can run offshore, offers a warm cabin to sleep in, is very portable on a trailer, is economical and, because of all of this, retains value very...

For me - I have found it to be ~98% accurate. Twin F250's on a 330 Express and twin F225's on a 265 Express before that.

Weather wise - of course the further you go, the more perfect the weather must be. Fuel wise - it's just math... You must know, and I mean REALLY know, what your boat burns at cruise with a heavy load (ice, full fuel, full water, gear, guys, etc.). You must also know what you burn while...

853 flawless hours on my twin F250's - model year 2006 (manufacture date in late 2005). If, when, I experience the corrosion issue, or any other for that matter, I will fix it as my power heads have at least another 2,000 hours in them. These are excellent, excellent, engines in my opinion...

The F250 puts you up on plane much faster and the engine will keep you solidly on plane at a lower rpm and speed. >>> Yes, like to the tune of 20%. Myth or no myth, we all agree here that the F250 is the preferred engine for a 228 if you have a choice.

The weight of the F225 and F250 are the same (same v6 3.3L block) Horsepower wise - I think you are better off with the F250 and here's why. It commonly known that the F225 puts out 208 hp Vs. a more "true" 250 hp on the F250. That's a 20% difference. Plus the 250's have variable valve...

That is perfectly normal on an '05 228. As I understand it, in later years, GW moved the Main Fuel tank forward a bit to eliminate that issue. In addition, the Auxilary tank option was discontinued in 2007 or so as people were complaining that their rear scuppers were under water. I owned a...

Assuming the SF Bay Area, home of the San Francisco GIANTS, you might try and get a quote from Svensons (on Alameda Island) if you live in the East Bay or Central Valley Marine (our GW Dealer) in Campbell if you live in the South Bay or on the Peninsula. A 228 doesn't really have a tee top. It...

The SeaVee2 Hulls are all, for the most part, "proportional" so with size comes weight, length, deeper vee, and therfore better sea keeping abilities. But there is an economic point to the desire to obtain a better riding hull. And there is the option, as stated above, to simply pick your...