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    Hydraulic trim failing

    thanks for response--the guys on lake charlevoix ( Tow Boat US and northwest scuba) set this up for us. 800 lb anchor and lines specially made at Irish Marine--the lake does whip up several times per year--so far so good.
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    Hydraulic trim failing

    We have a 2018 25 RSB —-after 3-4 days the motor’s trim is failing and the engine pitches into this down position. Have seen zero hydraulic fluid leak from the transom Any suggestions? PS. Mooring ball works great in lieu of $25,000 lift
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    SIMRAD GO7 - FACTORY RESET REGRETS!

    trim indication? what is this referring to? attitude angle of outboard? there are no trim tabs obviously
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    8'6" beam or 10' beam?

    We bought a 2018 25 RSB 10 wide beam---it is as comfortable on Lake Charlevoix as a 35 foot Formula CBR as there is always a 2-3 foot chop trailer issues for a 10 wide go like this in Michigan, you can apply for a one off license from Michigan Business One Stop--i did this in the past for our...
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    Boat Lift recommendations please

    ...well , now i'm getting a boat hoist estimate for my 2018 10 foot beam RSB 25 at $19,000--$27,000.---insane. should have paid the 12K last year! how complicated is it to re-engineer bunks that supported a 27-30 foot V hull fiberglass boat to one that would lift ours? those boats are commonly...
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    Stern Access panel on 2018 RSB 25

    All, Noticed this panel coming loose next to the ladder. Just hanging by one screw. Conceals two cables leading to engine. Any advice on how to secure better? There are other pilot holes further toward the bow Thanks
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    Boat Lift recommendations please

    Related question. We priced out a hoist for our 2018 25’10’ beam Bennington and were quoted over $12,000—- what are anyone’s experiences with attaching to a mooring buoy? We are only at our lake house 3-4 weeks per season. Slip space is $2000-3000 Boat would be on the hook only during...
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    anyone know a new or used trailer dealer in the NW lower peninsula of Michigan ?

    yes..understood, towed a 9'6" 29 Formula for many years..easy to get a permit on the Michigan Business One Stop web page..
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    anyone know a new or used trailer dealer in the NW lower peninsula of Michigan ?

    ...forgot to mention our toon has the 10 foot beam... are the pontoons configured with the same width as those on an 8'6" pontoon? that is , will a 'standard' trailer for a 25 footer work, ..or will I get the ...'oh..you have a 10 foot beam ...well that's gonna need a next level trailer...
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    anyone know a new or used trailer dealer in the NW lower peninsula of Michigan ?

    picked up our Bennington at DeWitt Marine on Torch Lake..did not come with a trailer, ...time to store it on my own. any reccs for trailer brands? need the lowest vertical clearance to fit in garage thanks
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    Canvas top already has a rip

    thanks! first timer with one..moved over from Forumula
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    Canvas top already has a rip

    ..on the little fabric tag attached to the canvas , it said do not exceed 15mph our salesman said don't go over 30mph with the top up i surmise they would default to the lower speed and say warranty voided...we'll see
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    Canvas top already has a rip

    we are still in the engine break in period and have not exceeded 25mph in a 2018 R 25 Noticed symmetrical tears in the canvas just to the stern of the second support rail Not expecting any help/replacement from Bennington Any suggestions for better material in a replacement cover?
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