Recent content by bonhomme

I wasn't really going to use a Brillo

So kaydano, do you think the sharkhide applied improperly? If you read their website or even posts by others the toons are supposed to be able to be wiped with a sponge and this isn't coming off without a Brillo pad!

Yeah, this stuff is on the entire toon from water level down. I don't think it's scum or it would wipe off with a sponge. I was only able to get it of with my fingernail scraping pretty hard. I don't want to use anything abrasive and I shouldn't have to according to Sharkhide. As for application...

I'm starting to notice is that I'm beginning to lose a little speed after 2 months in the water. My first WOT speed was 43.6 mph with a full tank and 4 adults. Last week I went out by myself and was only running 41-42. I examined my toons for algae and noticed a thin white layer of white scale...

Hey Andy, just read through your thread and it sounds like your doing better than me at 44mph. I was only able to hit 43.6 and that was with the trim WAY up. I was porpoising a little when I hit that speed. When I trim down a little I run about 42. One crappy thing I'm starting to notice is that...

Awesome boat! I'm really interested in the wash down system you plan to install. I would like to add one of my own that I can use at the dock since I keep mine at a marina. The only factory option was the 5 gallon onboard tank but I would hate to constantly refill. The dealer said they won't...

Update... Ran with 2 adults and 2 small children with the bemini and it made no difference in top speed. I'm happy with 43.6 mph!

Can't say enough about the seagrass...Awesome! Well worth the $$$

Ah-ha! Figured out how to post pics!