Recent content by Pbakk

I have the 3.5 150 with max tow package and have no problems. IMO, given your limited trips per year, I wouldn’t pay the upgrade cost over the 150 unless you are in mountain type road conditions.

IMO, if it still works and looks good, I would fix. I have had a few of the new covers, they are expensive and I didn’t have good luck. If no dry rot, why not get a few more summers of it. Plus, if you change your mind and decide to upgrade to a new “can’t pass-up pontoon deal,” you might...

Fantastic that it is fixed. Good job sticking with it and so sorry that you had to go through everything. Hopefully the dealer learned and takes care of you somehow.

I know you don’t want to hear it, but you might want to consider selling / trading for a slight used or new-noncurrent model. I had a 2019 pontoon with 115 that was fine for cruising but it really plowed through the water. I was able to pickup a new non-current tritoon with 150 (right before...

Great feedback. Might be beyond my expertise. I like the nice clean look and was hoping it would allow me to move my battery switch to outside. Might have to live with it as-is.

Welcome. If you are like most of us, you will love pontoon life. The only problem is that they keep making them nicer and more powerful each year making us want the latest model.

Hello, I would like to move my battery switch, from under the swingback seat, so that it is accessible through the aluminum fence wall and not have to open the seat cushion or take off the boat cover. I have Ultra legs, power Bimini with dual batteries, and the outside location would be much...

Has anybody tried a blower for that water (aka aqua thruster)? Might be worth a try. I have one and it has improved the water in my little bay off the main lake but it is not as bad as your picture. https://weedersdigest.com/aqua-thruster-lake-muck-silt-weed-control-prevention-blower? Two...

Kent P, based on the detail info above from DVW, do you notice any difference when you trim your motor up or down? If you are able to trim the motor and hit the sweet spot where in theory no trim tab is needed, and you see improvement, it might help point back to the trim tab adjustment.

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I have a 2024 SXSB. If helpful, I pasted a few pictures below. I just noticed that the center pontoon trailer support was setup with the two boards with unequal angles. It works, but looks strange.

A ton of people, myself included, have had those chairs in fishing boats that typically go faster than your pontoon. I wouldn’t have a problem using them.

Per Google AI: Yamaha F90 outboard motor features a sacrificial trim tab, which also functions as an anode. Could the anode have corroded and needs replacement? I believe the OP is in Florida, saltwater…

Agree with the comments above. It doesn’t make sense that it was working for two years and the only option is an upgrade. Something else, or several factors, must be contributing to the new issue.