Recent content by Potomacbassin’

From what I remember (video) the flywheel swap is cake, top of the engine so easy access and just bolts and torque.

Try the Hull Truth, not sure how many Benningtons with 350's on them! https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/1354691-yamaha-350hp-2008-flywheel-replacement-info.html

There are a few users that have permanent mounts, lakeliving is one that has a unique setup so check out some of his posts if not already. You're not likely to find a lot of posts on the new Lowrance Recon, from what I can tell the release date was pushed back several times and supply is...

Used helm Dashboard from 2020 SSBXP. Vinyl cover adhesive gave up, Bennington replaced under warranty so free to anyone that needs it and willing to throw some glue in it. Just cover shipping. Also new one did not come with nylock nuts so you'll need to reuse from your old one. PM me as I'm...

Do you have a picture?

Pros - new boat, bigger, faster and makes you look 20 years younger. Cons - none, unless all the newfound attention from the bikini crowd irritates the wife. Seriously the more you spend, the more you tend to get. At some point you'll hit a point of diminishing returns - I've hit that...

Try contacting Bennington direct, they have a very responsive customer support/engineering team.

On mine IIRC there are nuts on both sides of the ignition switch, so taking the 4? screws off the ignition panel provides access. Be careful torquing them back on as they can crack the plastic panel or helm.

Probably a DIY job. I would try cargo netting or bungees, something that obviously can drain but also not be a false step in case you have a person back there thinking the can put their weight on it. Also when you tilt the engine up and into the well your cables/fuel line will need room to...

Moderating a forum is a tough gig, I don't envy you guys. We just need to avoid biting the hand that has provided us this great resource. There are other forums if we have axes to grind.

Water in the splash well is normal. Are you trying to keep water out of it?? Or suspend the fuel line and engine harness up and out of the splash well?

No help with the sea legs... just here to say how jealous I am of your location! One of my favorite places to fish!

Not really - I just changed the LU gear oil and when I lowered the engine into the water there was a slight sheen from residual oil that looked like it could have been fuel.

Any maintenance done recently?

Range primarily. Heavier boats with bigger engines to push them do more work and need more fuel. Throw in a tower that drags air and tubes with 300lbs of kids off the back and fuel efficiency is pretty terrible. Some boaters make long runs and so carrying capacity is a very big advantage to...