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Hey John, Scott here. I sent you an answer to your PM on my boat fender clips. Unfortunately, at this time, they are unavailable on Amazon where I purchased them. We do really like them because they're so darn convenient. I'm not all that familiar with newer Benny boats so, when you say the...

Holy total information document there Batman!!!!!! That is some write-up. I'm by far not the sharpest tool in the shed and don't really understand much of it. But, I do understand this much, if, due to weather and supply, there is only have so much WATER available to at least much of three...

Roger that Sir, thanks for getting back here on that. Glad to hear/see you're ok in all that ugly weather but sad to hear about your lake. Our particular lake, lake Havasu, along with lake Meade and lake Mohave in Las Vegas area and Lake Powel in Utah and AZ region are all fed by the Colorado...

I'm going to assume Big Kahuna, that in your avatar, it seems you're either from or in North Carolina, correct? Well, then using my serious power of deduction, (and with the help of Google maps!) that lake Norman is also in North Carolina, correct? Well, we're out here on the Mars landscape of...

After reading many posts about the "trim" level here, it just kind-a seems to me there's way too much worry about it. I have a gauge that shows trim level and I use it to some extent because for me, trimming is all about what it does for the boat at that given speed. Unless I'm running in some...

Hey MrG, Wow Sir, your organization of your tool wall is outstanding! It looks like a show room in Home Depot or Lowes. I think you need a drill or two more because you have some "open" space here and there, hahahahaha. Yes, having a limited work area DOES require one to use logic and heavy...

Hey MrG, Nice work. I did sort-a the same thing back a few years ago on our then 2006 22' kayot deck boat with 250HP 5.7L V-8. The original carpet was showing some age and we'd learned about the new "Luxury Vinyl" flooring that had been out for only a short time. It sounded interesting so we...

Hmmm, Just wondering, did Bennington reverse some lettering in their description or models? The reason I ask is because ours is a 2014 2550 RCL. And OP's is an "RLC". Maybe there are two different letter arrangements for different models. Scott

Pbakk, We do have a fair amount of "painted" pontoon and tri-toon boats here in Havasu. And as time goes on, there will be more. I have no idea what a factory paint job (like having it done while building the boat, no matter who the manufacturer) but, the cost of painting toons AFTER the boat...

Hey Hambone, I don't see any pics yet of the polishing job so, when you get a chance, spit some out so we can see your progress. When it comes to the various types of aluminum protection, especially on the water, there's a few variables. One of the big variables is the type and amount of...

Hey Ducthunter, Well Sir, not immediately. I kept them looking very opaque for a few times out after that but, I'd always had this dream of polished toons. So, the CEO one day was cruising through some face book garb when she ran across an add for "Metal polishing" and I checked it out. Long...

Hey guys, Thanks for chiming in here. Yes, I'm fairly sure the flywheel change is not overly technical or requires no special tools but, I've not done that project yet. And, even though I've got more tools etc. than I care to admit and definitely have enough wrenching experience, I probably...

Well Gang, Been a bit since I've been here. We've been traveling and finally got back and spent some time at home. And that means, time to take the BOAT OUT! Yahoooooo! Well, it wasn't too long after we'd launched the boat and we were just cruising around when I noticed the little *Engine* icon...

I'm not quite sure I understand. Is there or has there been, some form of rule breaking displayed in this thread? If you're eluding to the links I've linked about how the different types of seams are sewn by a given company, I can't quite see the issue since I'm not or never was trying to "sell"...

SOPOPONTOON, The highlighted statement above reflects EXACTLY why I posted that video earlier. I have had upholstery work done and have done some myself. Quite often, upholsterers cut corners to keep keep costs down. And that means doing things AND SEWING SEAMS in such ways that yep, it will get...