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  1. Matt Phillips

    Boating with Type 1 Diabetes?

    Sorry to hear about your son however, this is manageable and look at the positive experiences he will gain on the boat with the family over the next several years. When researching 12v refrigerators, make sure they actually cool to a specific temp. Some friends bought an expansive one an it...
  2. Matt Phillips

    Painted Trailer in Salt Water

    Agree with what others have said. if you paid the uncharge for the galvanized trailer, then you should get it. If not, then get that exact amount refunded to you and use it to buy an aluminum trailer. These "included" trailers aren't all that great and there's better ones out there.
  3. Matt Phillips

    trailer tires

    I had Maxxi's on my last Yamaha and Goodyear Endurance on this one. Both are hands above the stock crap that these tires came with. If memory serves me right, the stock tires are C weight rating, and the Endurance is D, as that's what they came in for the stock size. When I bought them the...
  4. Matt Phillips

    275 on the rocks

    I'm about stopping to help someone on the water when they need help. Last season there was a rental boat out of gas in an area with no cell coverage. I used the VHF to call for a tow for them and stood by at a distance until the tow boat was on site. My concern with towing someone...epecially...
  5. Matt Phillips

    Over temped port engine

    I had an overheat on the hose on mine a few years ago. connext would alarm every 5 minutes and could be silenced. After some research, i learned it takes 3-5 ‘trips’ and the alarm will stop sounding. Trips is the key word and I forced it by literally shutting to boat completely down, turning...
  6. Matt Phillips

    Hard time filling up

    Mine takes fuel about as fast as the pump will dispense. once is shuts off, it'll take another 5 gallons...all be it slowly. I attribute this to it being a large flat-topped tank.
  7. Matt Phillips

    Question from a newbie about boat fenders (Babz v. Mission Sentry)

    I use standard Taylor Made Fenders - 4 white and 2 blue. the blue ones have Fender Tenders on them and we use them to dip to the seal on the window frame. This makes it easy as everyone know exactly which fenders go where. We also tie a white one to the bar grab rail, and if needed another to...
  8. Matt Phillips

    AR 240 Water every time I go Out..

    You could...but I'd be more on the conservative side and if they seem tight, let them be.
  9. Matt Phillips

    AR 240 Water every time I go Out..

    These boats do collect water in the lower bilge and it's not uncommon for them to drain. I pulled mine out of the lake Friday as it's been wet slipped since June. I was surprised there wasn't any water out of the drain when I pulled it. Once I got it back to the driveway and unhooked the...
  10. Matt Phillips

    Bimini Top 252se Model - Water Pooling Issue

    I don't have the new style of Bimini so can't comment on the specifics. However, if water is pooling after a rain, that's obviously the low spot in the cover and it needs more support. Have you tried connecting a bungee cord in that general area to give the fabric more support and thus get the...
  11. Matt Phillips

    1.8L engines missing/vibrating

    I agree with @Evil Sports above in that this sounds like a Yamaha to some degree when out of the water. To me, they sort of sound like they have some BBs in a tin can when they are out of the water. Once they are in the water they quiet down tremendously. I've always attributed this to no...
  12. Matt Phillips

    Anyone on here ever rent their boat out?

    Be very careful captioning a rented boat as the USCG has some very specific thoughts and requirements on this subject. Once you exchange money for the boat, it could be contorted into being "for hire." Research before you do as if there's an accident and you're at the helm...
  13. Matt Phillips

    Can we talk Solar

    We used a local solar broker...kind of like a loan officer but for solar. they spec the system, then can give you a range of quotes depending on what you're looking for. we decided on a larger better built system with an Enphase battery backup (better version of the Tesla PowerWall).
  14. Matt Phillips

    Can we talk Solar

    My 242x has built-in solar chargers, but my 232 didn't. I kept that boat in a wet-slip all summer and didn't have access to electricity. I did however, have lots of Sunlight, so made my own set-up. Here's the write-up I did on it several years ago...
  15. Matt Phillips

    Considering winterizing my boat with few extra qts of oil in each motor ...

    I store from late September to early June. I change the oil, and run fuel stabilizer in every tank. I strengthen the fuel stabilizer mix just a bit before winter. Like Ronnie, out here in CA, I change the plugs every two years (as that gets me about 70 hrs on them) and use some antisieze on...
  16. Matt Phillips

    Tow Vehicle

    When in doubt, check your owners manual as to what setting you should be in on dry pavement. It'll tell you. As a general rule from past years, 4Hi doesn't allow for the difference in wheel spin between the inside and outside wheel (the outside has to travel further in a corner). Newer "Auto"...
  17. Matt Phillips

    Best way to clean hull

    Dilute a little wood bleach into a plant sprayer. Spray on, what about 5 minutes, then get a sponge and do your best Karate Kid Wax off. It'll wipe right off. Then when you're done, play Karate Kid again and play Wax on with any good marine wax of your choice.
  18. Matt Phillips

    Yamaha Boats featured on Today show story about Carbon Monoxide

    Um...in many states it's also illegal to be sitting back there while the boat is running....
  19. Matt Phillips

    How to get a good wake for surfing

    As noted above, I'd look at water sacs as you can have the weight when you want it and don't need to carry it around when you don't. I rarely use the center ballast on my 242 any more for surfing and just fill the back factory sacks and then add another 400lb one to the swim platform (and tie...
  20. Matt Phillips

    What are your thoughts on the Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon Jet Boat?

    I bet these things will fly off the shelves...It's kind of like an SUV of pontoons...what to do something different, linq to it. Personally, I think it's kind of ugly, but then beauty is a personal definition. I give props to whoever green lighted this at BRP....at least they are going to push...
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