Recent content by DJMbrooks

Congratulations, and welcome aboard!  You'll love that power!

I bought used. Got a fantastic boat at a significant savings. Bennington has been great with warranty transfer and I had two issues dealt with with no problems. Also transferred the OEM warranty and an extended warranty on our Yamaha 250. Also easy to do and had an issue covered well by...

Welcome aboard, and congratulations! Many days of floatin' ahead!

Yep. Just like Link said. I used the Sharkhide cleaner, followed by the protectant. When I had my boat serviced, I asked the marina to hoist up the boat and get the under side of the toons and then I did the rest. Honestly, though, just scrubbing them with a scotchbrite sponge and some...

Are your toons clean of algae? I think you said you bought used. I have the same size boat, but w/ a 250. We left the boat in the water over the winter and lost a full 10 mph from algae growth. Once I got them cleaned up, she was back up over 40. I never would have believed it could cause...

We're running waaay behind. Need some love for Chloe the Great Dane!

We've tried all of the above. Carpet off the hatch. Installed a bilge (bought our boat used and it had been removed). Tried the big buckets of Damp Rid. Leaving the door open (we actually prop it about halfway open w/ a block of wood) works best. But we keep ours in the water in a covered...

Congrats and welcome. I also bought our Benny used. It's been fantastic. Explore the heck out of this forum. You'll find all kinds of great tips, and you'll probably end up spending a bunch of money!! Worth every penny!

So freakin' awesome!! First to post pics before it's even out of the factory! Winner!

Sounds like a great trip ... you did it up right! Glad you liked Blue Heaven ... such a fun, eclectic and delicious place!

This forum is exhausting, awesome and EXPENSIVE! Every time I think I have my boat set the way I want it, along comes another cool idea! Stereo upgrades, box anchors, rear view mirrors, noodle holders, coolers and now blenders! Love it all!

We haul our QXi down to Orlando several times each year to a family property near Orlando. Tough to beat that smooth water! Our dock is under repair so I made a plywood ramp as a temporary solution!

Chloe loves to ride up front!

Nice story. You get what you give in this life, so good things are coming your way. I can just see you with the rope tied around your waist, knife in mouth, swimming across the lake with both boats in tow! Oorah!

I have a fridge and sink set up as well. I have a rocker switch labeled "fresh water" which kicks on the water pump. I agree with the suggestion to follow the wires from the pump if you can't find a switch that works.