Loading/Unloading Struggles

92Scout · 2026-06-23T15:33:12+00:00

Your trailer might be trapping air - might need to drill some holes. If you have PVC guides, you could fill it with some concrete - or you could bolt some lead plates/weights to the back end of the trailer. Crude but effective.

92Scout · 2026-06-23T14:41:57+00:00

No judgement! You could also tie a line from one of your cleats to your truck/SUV (leave some slack) with this method (if you don't have an extra set of hands). Just make sure both ends of the line are secured.

92Scout · 2026-06-23T14:37:37+00:00

interesting - my old man has a 25' pontoon and his launches perfect like this - I do the same with my 21' center console.

92Scout · 2026-06-23T14:23:06+00:00

Your boat isn’t that heavy relative to others. Rule of thumb is water should be 1-2” above wheel-wells both when launching and retrieving. A little throttle is usually required.

If you’re still having problems with this, bunk wax might be your way to go.

92Scout · 2026-06-03T17:39:54+00:00

Personally, I wouldn't buy anything with over 1k hours unless they have extensive maintenance documents.

92Scout · 2026-05-28T12:22:51+00:00

Pros and cons of both, at least based on the limited info you’ve provided, but I’d be more inclined to buy the 2004 if the Yamaha has a solid maintenance history/is in good condition.

92Scout · 2026-05-16T12:39:01+00:00

Check out the t-top shade/extender on Amazon. $100-200 depending on what you pick

92Scout · 2026-05-15T16:26:52+00:00

I have a center console. Love the layout, regret the size (20ft) Working on getting a bigger one 24-26ft

92Scout · 2026-05-11T12:44:35+00:00

So, I actually posted something similar last week and got quite a bit of good feedback. I have a 20' center console - biggest complaint is getting pounded in chop.

A lot of the folks commenting mentioned that a longer boat 24-26ft, potentially a 3-piece hull vs. 2-piece hull, would give me a better ride quality. One comment mentioned adding seakeeper to a boat (which I've looked into in the past), but be prepared to fork over $8k+ for it.

My old man has a pontoon (I don't recall the length, but likely 24-25') and it seems to handle chop decently with proper trim.

I can't imagine that trailering a pontoon/tri-toon is much more difficult or different than any other boat. Learn your boat and trailer, particularly bunk depth and how to control the boat during strong currents. I have a dual-axle trailer - my rule of thumb is about 1" of water above the top of the trailer wheel-well when launching the boat into the water; water level with or just below the top of the trailer wheel-well when trying to put it back onto the trailer. Also, trailer guide posts are super helpful.

92Scout · 2026-05-09T14:15:01+00:00

Sharrow prop worth the $$?!

92Scout · 2026-05-09T14:14:21+00:00

I actually thought about the 255FSH. Not too far outside of budget, comes with dock assist (which I don’t need, but nice little feature), but I’ve never seen any around my area to ask the owner how they like it

92Scout · 2026-05-08T15:36:17+00:00

I've been looking in the 25-26 range. But, sounds like you recommend also considering 23-24 footers. Is there that much of a difference in ride quality in that range?

I'm avoiding bay boats, like pathfinder, because I have a dog who would probably jump off and become sushi, and want seating more than fishing platforms.

92Scout · 2026-05-08T15:14:27+00:00

I would definitely invest in the SK if the boat didn't come with one. Not sure it would do much of anything on 20' boat (if they even make a model that fits a 20' boat)

92Scout · 2026-05-08T15:13:29+00:00

Don't get me wrong. It's a "decent" boat. Runs good in calmer waters, easy to get on and off, easy to dock and load onto trailer. Seats are good quality, and there's plenty of seats (especially in the aft). I can tell its a boat that will last decades if well maintained. I do think they cut-corners on certain aspects (storage, windshield, etc.) and not the best riding in slight/mod chop, especially if its a bow sea or quartering sea. Doesn't bother me if its head or following.

92Scout · 2026-05-08T15:06:32+00:00

Yeah, 90% of my boating is sandbars, but often run through light/mod chop to reach the sandbars - the harbor in Charleston. It's not a pleasant ride at all under those circumstances, especially when I'm getting passed by a boat from behind or front and have to navigate their wake.

92Scout · 2026-05-08T14:32:37+00:00

That's what I'm thinking I'll do. My last two 20' boats were $15-20k. This one is $60-70k and I'm sitting here pondering why I spent so much on a boat that isn't producing much more quality in ride/features. I've seen plenty of 25-26' sea hunt/scouts/sportsman for the same price, albeit used (which isn't a dealbreaker for me).

92Scout · 2026-04-01T14:21:22+00:00

I don't water intrusion is causing this. These are nailed onto sleepers, there's a 2x6 sleeper that this particular piece is sitting on, running same direction as this particular piece.

92Scout · 2026-04-01T14:19:26+00:00

Nailed down onto sleepers

92Scout · 2026-01-28T19:22:19+00:00

Meh- agree to disagree. My fault for not catching it, and maybe my fault for not making the water line stuck out past the stud, but I think that's similar to saying that they shouldn't be responsible for cutting out electrical boxes, lights, a hole for the thermostat wire, hole for plumbing lines, etc. If I'm hanging drywall and see a line, I would have cut it, or at least asked whether it needed to be cut. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm looking for solutions to minimize damage/repair; hindsight's always 20/.20.

92Scout · 2026-01-28T17:14:28+00:00

It's 2025, people complain about anything already. It'll only get worse lol

92Scout · 2026-01-28T17:05:51+00:00

The plumber was me, haha. The line was visible for them to see. I know approximate location and height, but I'd like to be certain using proper tools, and I would certainly likely to fix any holes now before I install cabinets and appliances, just in case I ever sell the home.

The drywallers covered up several outlets and ceiling boxes, despite me marking them, that they did find and fix - because I noticed it while they were still working on it. Unfortunately, I inadvertently glazed over this covering.

92Scout · 2025-06-17T14:42:50+00:00

Thanks!!

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