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What engines and what props?

With the old f150s and SWS props, my minimum planing speed was similar to what you all are posting. The port I frequent has an outer break wall speed limit of 10 mph. With the factory set up, I'd need to come off plane in the harbor, otherwise I was kicking up a huge wake and sucking gas. Now I...

I've often wondered why all the hate for surge brakes. I've had both. Both worked well. Yes EOH has advantages, but not enough for me to consider a change. If I lived in and had to tow in the hills or twisty roads, I might think otherwise.

Speed is coming from the GPS. To support seasick's point, the Eco Enertia prop lifts the entire hull reducing drag. That and the 2005 270 only has an 18⁰ dead rise. The combination makes it easy to plane and gives really good economy. My only struggle is to get the props to hook up consistently...

With a light load and no tabs 8-9 mph. Never tried with full tabs. Naturally I would expect anyone to call BS, so here is the photo: Edit: Looks like I didn't have the engines tucked all the way in. I'll try to grab another photo next time out with engines all the way down.

What's the max HP rating for your hull? If 700, I'd be looking at the Honda V8 350s or Merc v10 350s. If I were spending your money, here is what I'd consider in this order: 1) Merc v10 350 2) Honda V8 350 3) Suzuki duo prop 300 or 350 4) Yamaha V6 350 5) Suzuki V6 300 6) Yamaha 300 That...

Are you wanting to keep controls due to budget? If not, do yourself a favor and go to digital/electronic controls. For twins, it's the only way to go IMO. If budget isn't an issue, you have a lot of options, as long as you aren't limited by max HP rating. If you search, a number of forum members...

A 92 Sailfish and a 282 are horses of a different color - and size. I would not tow a 282 with a half ton very far. A 25' regardless of beam shouldn't be an issue.

Part of what determines your capacity is what tow package your truck has - gearing, springs, cooling. If the truck was optioned without a tow package, you will be nearly maxed out. Despite that if the truck is 4x4, you can pull just about anything up a ramp in 4 low if needed. If you have the...

I'm starting to sound like a broken record (round discs that played music -for the younger crowd), but stay away from any trailer with a proprietary axle and brake system like Knott. If you ever want to swap parts to a different brand, you are SOL. Wish someone had told me before my purchase.

I'll eventually need to replace these too. Rather than cut a hole that has no other purpose, I wondered if I could put a hatch on the wall under the transom door. It would provide access, but also make for storage for small fenders. The tough part is finding the right size hatch in the right...

Isn't the toilet deodorizer highly corrosive? I've wondered if that was what ultimately trashed my holding tank bits including the float sensors.

I pleasantly stand corrected!

If you are talking about the sliders, you are SOL. They haven't been made in years and no one has them. If I still had those seats, I'd opt for a completely different pedestal and track system to replace what you have. It was a weak design to begin with. When I looked into this years ago, the...

https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/seat-bushings-what-size-or-part-number.29905/page-2

Looks like Strataglass is sold in 30, 40, and 60 mil. I would guess the stuff I have is every bit of 60. Anyone know what thickness GW uses? Found this on THT: "For functional use and visual effect, thicker is better. Due to the manufacturing process, thicker panels are more visually clear...

Is strataglass thin and flexible - conducive to rolling?

Is that from GW factory?

I've wondered why people who leave them up all the time don't do what you did. Makes sense. I'm in the opposite end of the spectrum. I'll rarely use them, but would likely never use what I have because they are so difficult to store and install. Something light and flexible is what I'm after. I...

After getting my hard top back on, I decided to see if the old curtains would still work. To my surprise, they still fit, but are a 6 out of 10 for wear. I honestly don't think they were ever used because the snaps don't line up with anything, but they were rolled up on the hardtop for most of...