Recent content by Floater

Yes, a little polishing compound and elbow grease goes a long way. Too bad it left factory like that, and the shark hide was since applied... more work for later, I guess. oh, and I plan on having fun with this new toy for sure! :D

I did get pretty far with the whole customization thing, I didn't think it was very complicated (in my head) but guess when ya throw in 7999 other boats in the production mix, things can get jumbled up. The custom work, moving furniture, changing out rails etc was flawless (mostly CAD stuff...

oh sorry.... Basically huge story short, it's a custom boat, support from Benny was limited to a capped # of man hours, once exceeded they ended the customization process and left the rest for my dealer to deal with. Boat was delivered to the dealer missing items (10 panels, etc) for a...

Here's a great link to Yamaha's performance bulletins to get their tested stats for particular boats, engines and props. Just plug n chug, and you'll be able to see speeds, fuel burns, compare props, etc. http://www.yamahaoutboards.com/owner-resources/performance-bulletins Remember: As...

When you get to Havasu, make sure you visit Steamboat Cove, nice beach, or make the voyage up to Topak and watch out for the petroglyphs the local natives etched on the rock walls centuries ago! Don't forget to look at all the bullet marks/ holes on the London Bridge (heading north) from WWII...

PDX Hosedragger I feel your pain, the factory is extremely overwhelmed... My boat was practically kicked out of Bennington half naked, my dealer is picking up the pieces.

PDX Horsedragger: Why did you have to replace your toons under warrantee, what was the problem? I purchased a new SLX (newly delivered to the dealer) and on the port bow toon there is a 6"X8" sanded area, totally visible and annoying, where it looks like the factory used fine steel wool...

Does anyone know out there if round keels are offered as upgrade option to Express package? The website (building a SSLX) only specifies solid keels as an option, which are included (and round) with the SPS or EPP tubes. I'm assuming the handling qualities of round keels are desirable and...