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Here's my report on our trip to Lake Powell. First, we towed with a 2015 F150 which has the 3.5L EcoBoost engine and MaxTow package. The truck handled it beautifully, and I can't imagine going back to a naturally-aspirated engine for towing. This thing didn't care what speed you wanted to go...

Anyone have suggestions for a ski mirror that will fit the Taylor Made windshields? What I've found are either not big enough to go over the thick frame, or are very expensive. For an example of the latter, see this mount alone for $230.

We are closing in on the day to leave for the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, which will be a 2200 mile tow. I'm just about done with everything I can think of in preparation. But, maybe I'm missing something that you'll spot. So, here's what I've done: Trailer and truck tires are aired up...

You guys have been such a good resource I'll ask another question: Where/how should I put the furled Bimini? It seems to stick way up in the air, so I'm thinking I want it down, somehow. But how? I played with it some today and if pull the down-leg and lay the top back it hits in the middle...

I'm in the last phase of preparing for our tow from Tulsa to/from Lake Powell, and have two questions: Should I close the windshield and the door between the bow and the passageway? Does one way or the other reduce the drag? Any other tips? Just for background and to make sure we don't...

Wanted to let y'all know how the Hill Marine Four By 4 props worked out on my boat. (Yes, part of this was posted in another thread, but I wanted it all together in a thread with the right title so it could be found.) When I bought the boat it was running 26 pitch 3x3 Merc props - in spite of...

A couple of weeks ago when we took the boat out I noticed a small vibration as I turned the steering wheel, but didn't think much about it. Yesterday the vibration became significant if the wheel was turned very far from straight ahead, but went away when straight ahead. My nephew suggested that...

Just an FYI, there is a major problem with the Amazon listing of the Four by 4 prop, as shown here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004L17K7K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2PZYH0JAR2O8R. As shown in the picture and described in the text, the listing is for both front and rear props...

Well, I was going to post a pic of the hourglass icon on my tach as it has started to flash and I don't know what that means. But, this site isn't allowing me to post a pic, regardless of how big or small - as discussed below. So, you'll just have to use your imagination. Anyway, I can't find...

I have a 2002 230 BR and the steering wheel is cracked. I'd planned to see what I could do to repair it this winter, but my neighbor has a nice wood wheel he's taking off of his car and I wondered if the wheels on our boats might accept an automotive steering wheel. Has anyone tried this?

Finally got the new-to-us 2002 230 out yesterday and noticed the oil pressure was a bit lower than I expected. In fact, it was ~15 lbs at idle, warm, and 35 @ 3000 RPM. The owner's manual says that it should be a minimum of 6 psi at idle, so I've got about twice that. But, is this normal...

Well, I posted this in the sport boat forum, but in 24 hours no one replied - although 40 people viewed it. So, maybe y'all can tell me where I should be posting? Oh - I did get good info on the tabs in that forum. Hello folks. Let me introduce myself. Yes, my name is Gary Lewis - I'm on too...

I just bought a 2002 SeaRay 230 with what I'm pretty sure are factory-installed Bennett tabs. (I say that because the switches are the same as in the factory brochure and are in the same location at the helm.) But, there is no indication of the tab positions, so I'm considering replacing the...

Hello folks. Let me introduce myself. Yes, my name is Gary Lewis - I'm on too many forums to try to remember anything but my real name. And, I'm in the Tulsa area. I just bought a 2002 SeaRay 230, which apparently is the Signature series? Is there a difference? I know what a Select is as I...