Robert3

My 1st HPS was Black hull, it needed a cover so the gelcoat wouldn't fade. I have one made in Fort Myers, it cost around 2K but it fits with or without trolling motor. I went with Black Sunbrella. I have had it on for Irma, and other storms, for 3 years and no fading or sign of deterioration. survived the wind and rain. Plus the cover extends down over to the hard chine..

If you go to the factory to pick yours up, they'll stuff heavy them full for ya, and give you extra// I've had both brands, equal IMO..

Hey, Yes, those are the vents. As long there is a way to get air in it seems as if they really work.. I have an open area near the transom where the breeze get in.. Really helped alot with Gelcoat fading..

I have a full cover for my HPS . Sunbrella, full cover with 4 vents drapes down beneath any color on the boat.. was great on my black boat, just as good on the gray one too. Made in Fort myers. No mildew for 8 summers.. God luck

I was out dubbing around and found gin clear water around ding darling too..

Congrats!! great boat.. I'll ping ya when I get to FM next month and I wanna see her..

It sounds to me like the electrical supply is fine, you said you checked it. Are you trying to fill the bait well? Perhaps a bad switch on the dash?

When in doubt, HP it out!! I never heard anyone complain they had too much horsepower. I agree it's about "time to plane", and HP does it faster.. Good luck

We used to do that to. after a bolt hit the mast near bermuda.. The grounding plate worked, luckily. I was 13 YO at the time, racing to Bermuda(crew) from Marion Conn.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/RAM174-Trolling-Motor-Stabilizer/699637.uts?WT.srch=1&WT.tsrc=PPC&rid=20&WT.mc_id=MICROSOFT|boa_Boating+Accessories_RAM+Mounts|USA&WT.z_mc_id1=43700005312869753&msclkid=e20896b4f01313486dc5cdd52fe1449a&ds_rl=1256283&gclid=CNmK15ujzNwCFShEgQod79kJWg&gclsrc=ds They work great! I use it on a 60", but if i were to do it again, i would go with the 72". Providing the head of the unit is still inboard the gunwales.

Wow!! Sorry to hear about this.. Did the sides flex a lot? Or did you hear anything snap? As an indication of stringer problems? FYI I had 2011 2300 HPS, with around 1000hours on it and not a problem..

I had 2 installed before I took delivery. Unfortunately, i can't take any pics right now, i am not near the boat, but they are mounted ahead of the hinges of the hatches in the gunwale.

Why didn't I think of that

I went from a 21p to a 20p and didn't gain 500 rpm, this is what I got from Powertech..

This is what I do