Recent content by mtudb24

Hmmm. Never had a problem with my factory installed underwater lights on the back of both tubes and side skirting LED lights in the 13 years I owned the boat before I sold it.

Do you have a similar one on the other side tucked away? Could be for options like LED side skirting wiring? I think that was about where the LED harness plugged into the main wiring harness.

I'm not familiar with your specific model, but I assume your anchor and ladder are up front? If so and if it was like my old 2011 RCW, my wave shield / wave tammer was riveted in and you'll have to drill them out to gain access to the bolts of your ladder and anchormate. Then replace the rivets.

Is this what you are looking for? Looks like the clear ring. https://www.ebay.com/itm/116514271198

While you don't see many on pontoon boats, but we had a couple of "skinny water" aluminum center consoles that we had our marina install nose cone / low water pickups on 70 / 90hp Johnson / mercury outboards. Probably not what you are looking for, but is always a option.

My factory Garmin was also mounted on the port toon which is odd because you typically want them mounted to the starboard side due to prop wash from a std rotation outboard. Mine was routed along with the factory underwater light wiring and zip tied once it went under the wave shield etc...

From what I understand they are closing 59 stores across 23 states, but the remaining brick and mortar stores will remain open and so will their online sales. Its a basically a major restructure of its business model. West Marine is not going out of business, but the company filed for Chapter...

Thats where both my tubes were leaking. Bottom of the M bracket (rough water package) that was welded to the top of tubes. Here is an old thread about it. You also have to pull the underskinning off in certain places to get to those bolts / nuts to pull the decorative panels out to reach the...

You can also try the propane gas level check and pour a cup or bucket of hot / boiling water over the side of the tube from the top down and then feel the tube to where it goes from feeling hot (no water) to where it feels cool and that should give you an idea of how much water you have in the tube.

What a beast of build. Beautiful!!!! Thats a beast of a boat!

This was a generic boat checklist I made years ago. Besides the obvious of checking all hull, decking, tubes, welds, etc to be free from flaws or defects, this is what I look for. BOAT: *Manuals: Boat Trailer Stereo / GPS / FFS (provided by manufacture) Stereo faceplate removal keys (if...

Took the savage 110 High country in 6.5 CM today to the range. .55 inch 5 shot grouping at 100yds in a strong cross wind today. For a factory rifle, it sure is a tack driver with factory ammo. I have to imagine it will be better with hand loads. I really like the machining of the spiral fluting...

Sadly one of the islands (Heisterman) which is about 5 miles in the bay from our cottage caught fire today from a lightning strike. Its part of the Saginaw Bay State game area. Feel horrible for all the wildlife on the island.

I never had a issue with towing from our pylon. So sorry this happened to you. Maybe cause at the time I was at 1/2 the HP you had (150hp pro xs). Wonder if the tube nose dived or did you have the rope go under? Booster balls are game changers when towing tubes from low positions. They take...

Welcome back my friend!!!! Good to hear you guys are doing well!!!!!