Journey 258 windows

[Greg the Aussie]

Good morning all from Down Under!

Sorry if this may be a repeat question, but does anyone know what brand the opening (rearward) cabin windows on a Journey 258 (circa 2004) are? Mine are leaking and require new rubber gaskets. I've asked the Australian dealer and they told me to silicone them. I'm assuming they were talking about the fixed (forward) windows. My hatch is a Bomar so would the windows also be Bomar? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Greg the Aussie
Bundaberg
Australia

 

[wahoo33417]

Greg: First, welcome to the forum. Ill try to remember to see if there is a manufacturers name this weekend. In the mean time, I'll suggest emailing Grady. They're quite good at being helpful.

Rob

 

[Greg the Aussie]

Thanks Rob

Just wondering....how does the Journey perform with the 300HP. Mine has a 225 and I'm thinking I would like a 300. Better on fuel?

Cheers

Greg the Aussie

 

[wahoo33417]

Greg: The F300 performs really well, considerably better than the F250 we had before. Grady suggests a 15 3/4 X 15 prop for this combo. Our dealer suggested that we try a 15 1/2 X 17 prop, and I'm glad we did. We can run about 3,400 rpm, getting 27 mph and 3.3 - 3.4 (statute) mpg. When I want to, I can bump it up to 4,000 rpm, getting 31-32 mph and using about 2.8 mpg. Drawback is I can only hit 5400 rpm wide open, but I still get up to 45-46 mph.

I have the bimini top, not the hardtop, so my boat is probably a few hundred pounds lighter than most. But I suspect the bimini top creates at least as much drag as a hardtop.

The throttle-by-wire and shift dampening systems are nice additions on the F300. The oil filter is much easier to get to on the F300 compared to older F250. Don't know how that compares to the F225.

A step back, in my opinion, is Yamaha did away with the garden hose threads on the oil dipstick on the F300. Those threads made it easy to connect an oil-suction pump for oil changes. But for about $5 in parts from a hardware store, I was able to make my own little adapter which is nearly as easy to use.

Rob

 

[wahoo33417]

Greg: Unfortunately, my side windows have no markings as to the manufacturer. The windsheild is a 'Water Bonnett', I belive made by 'Taylor Made'.

As for the F300 question, I think you would be very happy switching up from an F225. Other than just getting up on plane faster, I notice the power in a big following sea. The F300 is more responsive as I adjust throttle to stay on the back of a wave. And I think you would see a significant improvment in fuel economy.

Now, it might take a few decades to recover the cost of that new engine in fuel savings...

Rob

 

[journeyman]

Sorry, I just sold mine so I can't look to see if there are any markings for you. Never had a problem with the window that opens though, but once had to re-seal the non-opening forward window. Easy job.

 

[Greg the Aussie]

Thanks Rob

My front hatch is a Bomar so I wondered if the windows were Bomar also. I reckon the opening ones are Bomar 6000 series Part number 6517. There is a Bomar distributor in Sydney and I've e-mailed the details to them and I'm waiting to hear back.

I'm going to put the F300 on sometime in the next 12 months simply because too much power is never enough! And yes, the following sea situation is where it should shine.

I've made a few modifications to my boat to suit the weather here. With bait being so expensive these days, I turned the starboard fish box into a freezer. The compressor is situated near the batteries at the rear. Had to beef up the insulation around the box...mainly at the front. I then put two 120 watt solar panels (light weight ones) on the roof of the bimini which feeds into the two 100 amp hour deep cycle batteries which are beside the other two batteries. I can run it at minus 10 on shore power and usually take the load off the compressor at sea by running it at minus 5. I've got a Xantrex 40 amp smart charger hard wired in the rear compartment which is connected to shore power as soon as I get home. But, when ship mates keep their food in the freezer and they are opening the lid frequently, it makes it hard for the thing to keep its cool. So, I had an ice box built in between the seats which holds everyone's food and now the freezer is happy!

Cheers

Greg

 

[Greg the Aussie]

Thanks Jim

Yes there are no markings on them that's for sure. But I'm hoping I've tracked it down.

Cheers

Greg

 

[wahoo33417]

Greg: I'd love to see some photos of the ice box between the seats. Presuming you're using the space where an optional fuel tank would go? If so, I'm thinking of doing the same. Wondering if/how you added insulation?

The freezer idea is impressive!

Tx, Rob

 

[Greg the Aussie]

G'day Rob

It's just in at the dealers at the moment for a service on the motor. Should get it back tomorrow....will get some photos. Yes, it is in the space for the optional fuel tank.

Cheers

Greg