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  1. Elliott

    AR240 used in Salt, never flushed

    You did not say how much it was used in the salt - once, fifty times or? You said everything looks good, and that should be a good indicator that the salt exposure was limited. I would flush with a salt dissolving solution (Salt X, Salt Away and etc.). When you flush, you should: use a good...
  2. Elliott

    Removing swirls in black gelcoat?

    You want to start with the least aggressive product -first. Try a Polish and Wax product (a one step) - not a cleaner wax. I would use Griot's Garage One Step with a random orbital buffer using a medium cut pad (Griot's color is orange). Go to their website, and watch the video. I have used...
  3. Elliott

    Yamaha Boats are Self Bailing - If you get water in the boat do not panic

    I flush my deck drains every few months. Put the water hose in the intake on the deck, and then form a gasket with a rag. If you see water freely flowing out the the through hull, all is well.
  4. Elliott

    Wipe down after every use?

    I am sure you were, but be very careful. Mr. Clean Eraser Pads are a very fine sanding pad; you are removing material along with the dirt/stain. It is easy to dull an area with them.
  5. Elliott

    Rejex on new boat?

    I have older Griot's 6 inch and 3 inch RO buffers, and I have a Flex XC 3401 (RO buffer with forced pad rotation). I use the Griot's 6 inch to spread wax and light correction; the 3 inch is for tight spots. The Flex is for significant correction and speed; I prefer the forced rotation versus...
  6. Elliott

    Rejex on new boat?

    When applying the Griot's One Step, I use a Griot's Garage Medium Correction Pad; it is Orange. https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/orange+foam+correcting+pads.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=fn If you are just applying wax (no polish/no correction), you would use a Red waxing pad (very soft). If you...
  7. Elliott

    Facebook Groups

    Friend Face - never had an account, and I never will - same goes for InstaChat and SnapGram. I have nothing against technology (carry a 5G smart Phone, good amount of experience with electronic/computer hardware, networking, programming routers and etc.).
  8. Elliott

    Georgia Personal Property Tax for boat no longer in GA

    Hopefully, the taxes are lower in SC.
  9. Elliott

    Life Jackets and VHF - Looking for Recommendations

    Handheld VHF and Garmin InReach Satellite Communicator/GPS - both attached to your PFD. The Handheld VHF takes care of all you close communication up to possibly 8 miles, and the InReach provides you global coverage. With the InReach you can: text any cellphone in the world and they can...
  10. Elliott

    Minn Kota Terrova

    Mine is mounted to the Minn Kota Quick Release Bracket, and that is mounted on top of the Yamaha trolling motor plate (factory optional part for the FSH 19). The Minn Kota Bracket did not come with the Trolling Motor; it costs about $80...
  11. Elliott

    Minn Kota Terrova

    You will enjoy it more than you can imagine. The Spot Lock (GPS anchor) is a feature we use all of the time; in fact, we only use the real anchor (and a Sand Spike) to anchor at a beach.
  12. Elliott

    USCG regs. for kill switch use on boats built after 1/1/20

    FWIW, I had my Coast Guard safety inspection today. They were having it at my marina, and my boat was already on one of the wash racks (I came back in towards the end of the day, and I hooked up to shore power to recharge my trolling batteries - took about 5 hrs./ 5p-10p). So, before before my...
  13. Elliott

    Thoughts on 255 FSH Sport E

    The cost of the engines and other costs are less for Yamaha. As an example, my FSH 190 engine is approximately 175 HP, and it costs about $10K. A 175 HP Yamaha outboard would be about $17K+. Yamaha also builds more boats in a more automated way at their TN plant than other manufacturers...
  14. Elliott

    Let's talk batteries....

    Despite many people complaining, West Marine does provide great service for good value (they price match too). I have two of them for my trolling motor with a dedicated shore power charger; everything is isolated from the rest of the boat's electrical system. I even have a set of jumper cables...
  15. Elliott

    Cobra vs Vector 2021 Edition

    I know my version of TVs do not block the side thrust of my Lateral Thrusters, and from the attached video the new ones perform/will perform the same way. I can easily pivot my boat like the one in the video. Now back to our regularly scheduled program - Fight, Fight, Fight :devilhorns...
  16. Elliott

    Rejex on new boat?

    FWIW, I polished/waxed (with a FLEX 3401 random Orbital Buffer) my boat each year with Griot's One Step (a polish and synthetic wax), and it was one of the if not the most mirror like boat at my marina. I applied Griot's 3 in 1 Ceramic wax (spray on wipe off) last Spring as a topper to the...
  17. Elliott

    Georgia Personal Property Tax for boat no longer in GA

    Correct - it is not a bill. You should call GA to determine what will be required to extinguish their right to tax your boat; it probably will be the registration from SC. SC may notify them automatically, but I would call to ensure there will not be a glitch.
  18. Elliott

    Georgia Personal Property Tax for boat no longer in GA

    Technically you should register the boat where you keep it or your legal residence/domicile. SC (if they have it) is entitled to any personal property tax, since you no longer have a connection to GA (your storage lease expired). I would go ahead and register the boat in SC. You should have...
  19. Elliott

    Moving to The Dark Side. Pilot House w/F300. Just because... it's Atlantic Northeast.

    I have an autopilot on my Yamaha FSH 19. If I release the steering wheel at no-wake speed, it starts circling around and around. It is very handy, while I am attending to bumpers/lines outside the marina. ?
  20. Elliott

    Brakes - is it worth it to switch from hydraulic to electric brakes?

    The poster can speak for himself, but the concern would be that: 1) the trailer tires have small contact patches compared to the tow vehicle tires 2) the tow vehicle brakes are much more sophisticated/safer with anti-lock features and the tow vehicle's stability control 3) therefore, in a...
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