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What's "Toon tint"? Scott

Well Kcd3257, Have you decided on what your course of action is going to be? Scott

Yep, We have the raised helm. And while looking at some of my own pics, I may be able to fabricate another form of raising the seat other than going through the hassle of removing the side skirting just to get to the nuts that are attached to the screws that hold the seat base to the deck. I...

Sounds to me like you may need just a tad bit of maintenance here and there on the paint side of things. Some paint scratches etc. can be just cleaned a little with some scotch brite pads and then using a very small brush, like a model paint brush. Where as others, may require some sanding to...

Hey Potomac, I can see the pic now. For some reason it didn't come in before. Yeah, if that side skirting was out of the way, it would be a fairly easy job of r & r that base and I could then fabricate a nice looking riser of some sort. Thanks. Even though our Benny was fitted with a raised...

Hey Potomac, I appreciate the help here. Yes, I've had that side skirting off three times for various reasons and on ours, there's 21 nuts and bolts on each side to remove those garnish moldings. By the way, your picture did not turn out. All I get is this: IMG_6543.jpeg

My question is, Are the screws that are used to attach the base to the deck just some form of wood screw or, are they machine screws with nuts on them from the underside of the deck? The reason I ask is because I wanted to remove the entire base and pedestal to do some maintenance and possible...

I have a black painted trailer used in fresh water that is currently in good shape.... Well Sir, I think you just answered your own question. Typically, Powder coating is done primarily when an object or component or large unit (like a trailer or car frame etc.) is new. This way, it starts off...

Well OP, This is all up to you but before I'd start getting all entangled with any form of warranty claims that you more than likely will lose the battle anyways, I'd simply take the easier route. I'd yank that ladder section off, run it on down to your local powder coating company and have it...

Thanks Potomacbassin' for the very nice comments. Very much appreciated. Scott

Well Lionfarm, You've probably made up your mind by now but I thought I'd toss another idea at ya. We have a '14 Bennington RCL2550 with the Yamaha F-350 5.3L V-8 350 HP and together with the twin axle trailer, that whole rig is right at 6,700 lbs with right at 375-400 lbs tongue weight. The...

Well, Unless someone or some other company other than "Sideshift" has entered the market, especially for retractable bow thrusters, the only one's you'll find are SIDE SHIFT. They are a top quality component. And yes, they're a bit on the expensive side, no doubt about it. Here's theirs in...

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Well, Must not have been too overly interested in answers. Oh well. Scott

Robert, I have the Side Shift stern thruster on our '14 Benny 2550 RCL. I have to say without a doubt, it's by far the best improvement in ANY slow speed/docking/trailer retrieval situation. I did the install myself and it was a kick in the butt to install. The remote/joy stick is totally...