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I have a 2011 2575RCW and noticed that the boat has really slowed down. 23mph at 5200 rpm with a 250sho. How could I tell if the toons are filling with water? The boat doesn’t appear to be listing to either side. Also my iPhone used to play through my boats USB perfectly. Now its telling me...

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I'm going to give this try.

I have contacted the dealer. However the two dealerships near me are very incompetent and don't have the expertise to address the issue.

I have owned my 2575 RCW w/250 HP Yamaha SHO for 3 years now and have experienced power steering issues every year. In one instance I had to have te boat towed back to the marina because the steering was completely gone. I just returned from a week long trip using the boat and had my steering...

bighawkeye I have owned my 2575 RCW w/250 HP Yamaha SHO for 3 years now and have experienced power steering issues every year. I just returned from a week long trip using the boat and had my steering lock up everyday. Besides the hassle of not being able to steer the boat I'm more concerned...

Power Steering Issues

Thank you for the information. I have recently found an aftermarket cover designed for Bennington boats that straps completely around the toons and then is secured to the trailer. quote name='ericscher' timestamp='1310562388' post='2511'] Were I to wish to trailer my boat for a very long...

Thank you for the feedback. I may be switching to a stainless SOLAS propeller that is designed specifically for Yamaha outboards. Thanks again. quote name='amr7333' timestamp='1310559398' post='2508'] Many factors can play into the elusive 3 mph difference. Water conditions, wind speed...

I just purchased a 2575 with a Yamaha 250 SHO motor and cant get the boat to exceed 41 MPH despite the performance bulletin stating 44 with the same set up? Also my stainless 15.5 * 17 propeller seems to slip easily in hard turns. Any ideas or comments would be greatly appreciated?

Can anyone tell me if there is a suitable cover that can be used to trailer the toon long distances? Or is the factory cover okay?