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  1. Dan_NC

    Dry Tortugas National Park/ Key West

    When we crossed to Bimini in 2018, roughly 50 miles in ideal conditions, I burned 38 Gallons with the 242. Although not great, I still find it to be very efficient compared to my former AR192, which would burn 25 gallons every day I went to the lake. The supercharger loved to drink gas...
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    Done with Yamaha.

    @the MfM, Haha, no I actually negotiated over phone and email as I was overseas at the time and my dealer was storing my last boat. Consequently, I am the inverse when it comes to negotiating vehicles. I do enjoy trading when buying a new truck because it gives me more room to push numbers...
  3. Dan_NC

    Looking for 2017 Bimini Trip photos

    @swatski wow, just, WOW. I had no idea it was THAT bad
  4. Dan_NC

    Stoltz Bow Roller doesn't live up to the hype

    @Neutron That is pretty much what my bow roller looks like currently, just change your hull to black. While launching this weekend, I did discover that the bells do not rotate anymore and are "frozen" into place; probably from being deformed. That may explain why it leave so much residue when...
  5. Dan_NC

    Stoltz Bow Roller doesn't live up to the hype

    @PJ73 what brand of roller is that? The new one. I don't think I have ever seen something so deformed as your blue one.
  6. Dan_NC

    Done with Yamaha.

    Wow, sorry to hear about the issues you've been facing. If I had that experience, I would likely be terrified to buy another boat. That said, I traded my AR192 for my current boat. I would never trade a boat in again, because It gives the dealer all of the negotiating power. Not only are you...
  7. Dan_NC

    Stoltz Bow Roller doesn't live up to the hype

    I had to google the ramp n clamp and found your video on You tube. Ever have any issues with it? EDIT: Never mind, I just saw the disclaimer on their website.
  8. Dan_NC

    Done with Yamaha.

    I do agree with you there, if I lived close enough to the ocean for weekly use in saltwater, I would have a twin outboard center console for fishing (assuming I could afford it). The only caveat being our jets make cruising across shoals at the outer banks an easy endeavor. When fishing in the...
  9. Dan_NC

    Done with Yamaha.

    @OrangeTJ I think you make some good points, but I disagree with your saltwater boat suggestion. The only differences between a "saltwater series" outboard and any other engine is the type waters the owner chooses to operate in. When Mercury launched their saltwater series it was nothing more...
  10. Dan_NC

    How many hours have you put on your boat in ONE season? (most of any season)

    I went from 120 last season, down to 50 this year, but we made the Bimini trip last season which ran our hours up trolling.
  11. Dan_NC

    Stoltz Bow Roller doesn't live up to the hype

    To clarify, the residue left behind takes a solvent to remove from my bow, like goo gone, even though I generally keep my boat washed and waxed. Additionally, I always have to power load the boat (carefully), no matter how deep I put the trailer in, I cannot winch the fat lip of my bow up and...
  12. Dan_NC

    Stoltz Bow Roller doesn't live up to the hype

    I made the "upgrade" to a stoltz bow roller assembly (3.5") last year but I don't feel that it lives up to the hype. At first, other than the less than perfect fit, I felt it did a really good job not scuffing/ scratching the boat. That said, several weeks into last season I noticed that it...
  13. Dan_NC

    Engine Failure ... double check my analysis

    I agree with your assessment, likely a head gasket. Start with the cheapest and, if necessary, work your way up (in terms of $$) from there.
  14. Dan_NC

    How many hours have you put on your boat in ONE season? (most of any season)

    Out of curiosity, what is the most hours you have put on your boat in one season? Comments welcome!
  15. Dan_NC

    Done with Yamaha.

    I agree with @Patae, I love our boats but the Yamaha brand in boats doesn't carry the same clout as with their outboards. Yamaha, as with all boats (I think), has engineering issues that they haven't fully worked out and, at times, I feel they ignore issues. I can't tell you how many times I...
  16. Dan_NC

    Boat Wax?

    @Markk I agree with you, sometimes I regret having black gel coat. Every little nick or scratch is apparent, as are water spots. Its a burden to keep clean.
  17. Dan_NC

    No Wake mode Check engine alarm

    The light/alarm doesn't give us much to go off of. What does your engine diagnostics screen show? Shooting completely off the hip, with extremely limited information, I noticed your fuel is very low. If you have any water in the tank, it could cause misfires, check engine lights, or any...
  18. Dan_NC

    No Wake Mode

    Do you know what the code is? Does it display a fault on your engine diagnostics screen?
  19. Dan_NC

    ***WARNING*** 2015-18 YAMAHA “AR” BOAT OWNERS WITH FORWARD SWEPT WAKEBOARD TOWERS

    My port side pin is constantly rotating 180 degrees during use, but never backed out, thankfully. This is the first time I saw this thread, how traumatic. I remember having the dealer tighten up my tower when I had the boat serviced at 10 hours. The tower would make terrible creaks/ moans...
  20. Dan_NC

    Any need to winterize in the South?

    I was going to caveat, inline with @Gym, your money would be better spent buying a solid 2 bank battery tender (like ProMariner). Additionally, if you want to go above and beyond, you can put your trailer on jack stands, just to ensure your trailer tires have the longest life possible...
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