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I always used to cover my boat, but the last 2 years I've been leaving it open when we're not using it (we have a covered lift as well). I picked up a cordless/lake-fed pressure washer last year and hose it off when the pollen gets too crazy, but other than that, there's really been no reason to...

400 Verado is probably the V6. I'd guess on a Q25 you'd be in the 50-52 mph range depending on prop. Welcome!

I think the amazing V8s that are available in outboard now were the nail in I/O's coffin. A neighbor of mine went through 3 I/O Bennies (traded them up every other year) and he got a Merc 450R 3 years ago. I've ridden in them both and there's no comparison. The grumble of the I/O is VERY nice...

A good canvas shop should be able to handle this - depending on the issue it should be cheap. I had some rips in my 2011 canvas thanks to family putting the bimini UNDER the cover and forcing it (full on tears - grrr) and the canvas shop fixed it up in a couple days for $75.

Did you tow with it on? If you did, probably not a warranty item.

I'm pretty sure the pontunes are all evenly spaced and the same depth. I added a third support for my lift and it fits perfectly that way. The toon rails are a nice option, when I eventually upgrade my lift I'm going for that option.

Unless your lake is very silty/muddy and you've been running in the muck a lot (or ran it out of the water AT ALL - it happens), I'd be suspect of needing an impeller already. It's not a weak point on a well-kept motor - so may be worth a second opinion.

Sorry Julianna - meant to reply in line. 1+2 seems to fix the power steering issue, at least with high-HP Mercs.

This is the battery problem your dealer referenced. 1+2 should hopefully fix. (@Julianna)

I know this is a bit wonky, but I have a big (52 oz) Bubba mug and an Amazon expanding cupholder. I pop that into a foam can koozy and it holds everything perfectly, even at 50+ mph in decent chop. I got a black and chrome mug to match the boat now, looks much better. But this is all I could...

Looks fantastic! We're almost twins :)

I used to have an RCW and I was tempted to hang a name between the loungers and attach it to the chain loops. Otherwise I've seen names on the side, painted on, or even on the pontoons. Good luck! (edit: added an image: something like this?)