Recent content by Big E

The price you found seems very reasonable. I have been thinking of replacing mine. While the radio works well, the rechargeable battery is getting tired and one of our pets decided that the rubber-covered antenna was a cool chew toy. :angry: (still works!)

Yes. We have a 2012 20SLi with the Yamaha T50. We know it will only do about 20mph at WOT, but since we have no place we have to go and all day to get there, it is all good. Being able to hear the tunes and not spilling a drink is a good thing. Having owned a number of fast boats, this one...

I have a Uniden Atlantis (about $90) that has served me well for over 10 years. It is relatively waterproof, works well and has the NOAA weather channels. C'mon Spring!

Congratulations on your new Bennie purchase! The only accurate way to find out about changing the panel colors is to get a quote from a dealer. I don't think you are going to like the price however. I am willing to bet that when you see the cost of changing the color you will decide that the...

That is the same manual that I received recently at delivery of my new 2012 20SL.

I am looking for some good pictures of a livewell installation in the aft L bench seat of an SL series. I bought a 2012 20SL that the dealer had in stock. It does not have the livewell, but the dealer got a list of parts from BM. Before I order the parts I would like to see what the factory...

No. The turning radius is different because the motor input has more influence in reverse at slow speeds. Think of your motor as your hand and the boat as a piece of rope. Try pushing the rope compared to pulling it and see which has more control. Obviously the boat will handle better in...

I don't pretend to know the official "correct" method, but the following has worked well for me on a variety of boats and tops. Lift up the fabric of the top as you fold back the bows. You do not want excess material pinched between the bows. Then straighten and drape the fabric either to the...

It is going to be a long winter (at least it will feel that way) as we are taking delivery of our 2012 20SLi Friday. I think it will be almost painful looking out at the frozen landscape while knowing that a new 'toon awaits. Hopefully the dreams of a fun summer will help melt the snow. It...