DuckBoater
New Member
As I mentioned to someone in our marina a week or so ago, I am able to check in here only about once or twice a week right now, but really look forward to being able to do so. I guess I feel a little guilty about missing a discussion and have just a couple of things that I think ought to be said.
First, as an owner of a 2006 240 DA (2nd season) I find it to be a fine boat. Others have expressed issues with it and I admit my boat is certainly not perfect. But, it is a good, solid boat that serves the needs of my wife and I well. Not perfectly, but I did not expect perfection in any boat.
I did reply to a PM with what I hoped might be relevant information. I guess it missed the mark and I'm sorry. I really should have posted a reply to the thread as I think it may have added to a little civil discourse.
Which brings me to my feelings of guilt. I find this board to be an invaluable place to get information and opinions, which I then weigh for myself against other information to make choices. I do feel that I may have somehow shirked my end of the deal by not adding something to last week's discussion about this boat. But, there are some really bright people here who are a lot more technically savvy than myself.
capnjohn; I feel that you could have been better directed to a previous thread that did help me a lot regarding the (what I feel is) screwy way the trim tabs are designed and installed on this boat, which others have also indicated make them pretty much useless. I find the boat does trim well with the sern drive, but is often in need of further adjustment. However the trim tabs are simply not worth messing with. They are a waste on this boat.
Again, I just wanted to express my appreciation to those of you who have answered my questions and who post so much great information here. It makes it a wonderful down time destination on the web. Just wish I had more down time this year. :smt001
First, as an owner of a 2006 240 DA (2nd season) I find it to be a fine boat. Others have expressed issues with it and I admit my boat is certainly not perfect. But, it is a good, solid boat that serves the needs of my wife and I well. Not perfectly, but I did not expect perfection in any boat.
I did reply to a PM with what I hoped might be relevant information. I guess it missed the mark and I'm sorry. I really should have posted a reply to the thread as I think it may have added to a little civil discourse.
Which brings me to my feelings of guilt. I find this board to be an invaluable place to get information and opinions, which I then weigh for myself against other information to make choices. I do feel that I may have somehow shirked my end of the deal by not adding something to last week's discussion about this boat. But, there are some really bright people here who are a lot more technically savvy than myself.
capnjohn; I feel that you could have been better directed to a previous thread that did help me a lot regarding the (what I feel is) screwy way the trim tabs are designed and installed on this boat, which others have also indicated make them pretty much useless. I find the boat does trim well with the sern drive, but is often in need of further adjustment. However the trim tabs are simply not worth messing with. They are a waste on this boat.
Again, I just wanted to express my appreciation to those of you who have answered my questions and who post so much great information here. It makes it a wonderful down time destination on the web. Just wish I had more down time this year. :smt001
