Recent content by LT1GMC

Still cruising, 350 hours, 350 Verado, 13 yrs.

Did you find out an answer? I know some Yamaha's take a different mounting height than Mercs, (transom built different) maybe yours was built for a merc?

The 54 mph GPS comes from my upgrade to a 350 using the same prop as I had on the 250. Your speed is a lot lower partially because you have so much less pitch to the prop. I ran a 17 enertia on my 250 and it was perfect. I now have a 350 and need to bump up on pitch. My boat may be lighter than...

I have mine at 1 hole up, 17 Enertia, 2574 GLI. Digital trim varies 3 or 4 depending on load. Fastest with 2 people is trim at 3, 6600 rpm, 54 mph. I need to add some pitch, but not sure which prop I might want to  try. The Enertia does real well and I tried an 18 in the past but it didn't do much.

On my 2011 2574GLi I have a tan playpen cover. Since new when I remove it there is a dust of fiber particles on everything such as the windshield and seats. You can also see it on the black plastic fittings on the cover. One issue is it is an "itchy" dust if you get it on your tender areas such...

The Rough Water Package and maybe the HP package add thicker metal for the toons. I think that is worthwhile even if it just gets you more resistance to dents in the toons from docking etc.

My 250 Pro on a 2574GLI is mounted on the 2nd hole and works pretty well. I used a 16 enertia and settled on a 17. I think the 16 would be too much for your boat.

I did back to back testing on my 2574GLi ESP with Verado 250 pro using 16, 17, and 18" Enertia's. The 18 only added .5 mph and reduced rpm to 6050 or so, but was noticably lacking in out of the hole pull compared to the 17". Thats what I ended up with, and can run right at 51-52 in optimal...

ShoreStation has several models for tritoons. I adapted my v bottom lift that my Baja used, I just added a third set of bunks 14' long in the middle for the ESP toon. using the measurements from my trailer. Fits like a glove.

I bought some .090 aluminum from McMaster Carr and made my own. I make it alot smaller because I do not need the jumbo size made for fishing water pumps. If you don't do your own welding anyway, the welder could fab you one easily enough.

Here is an updated one on my 2574GLi: http://club.benningtonmarine.com/index.php?/topic/500-ladder-modification/ Sorry, forgot how I posted that pic, so listed the thread.

Main Channel Marina, Troy Webb sales and Jeff Galloway service manager have treated me very well. No questions asked results to my needs and requests.

Question #2: Yes My 2574GLi fits in an 8' high door with about 2" to spare so you should be good. I did shop trailers and chose one that is the lowest bunk height I could find at about 22" to top of bunk. Some brands were as high as 29" to top of bunk(measured at axle).

What model Bennington do you have? On my 2574GLi I was able to easily remove the panel and take it to the workbench for better control on fitting it. I used a keyhole saw with a fine blade after drilling some starter holes in the corners. The 431's come with a paper template to work from.

I suspect its because the EFI one is what he had in stock. I am sure Mercury would dispute that the Verado 150 would "not be enough motor but the 150 EFI would work". Of course he did not go wrong going up to a 200, no disappointments there. (or here either, as I started pricing a 115, upgraded...