thru hulls are in
grab rail installed, and gunnel trim put up. the trim doesn't match (its an off white), but I plan to cover it eventually with coaming pads all around. Front half of the boat is done
trim tabs installed. Went with Lenco tabs with the low profile (edge) mount. Found a great deal on them online, I think it was $700 for the whole kit including the nicer rocker panel switch. It was less than our dealer price from our local distributor :!:
Put a deposit on a used F225 yamaha 4 stroke. It an older motor (2004) but it has under 400 hours and Im buying from a dealer who will hang it and give short warranty. I wanted to go with a used OX66 to see if I liked the boat, but with the prospect of $5 gas this summer a four stroke start to pay for itself pretty quick. Judging by some reviews of similar size/weight boats, I think I can get around 3.5 to 4 mpg at 26 mph with this boat so long as I dont overload with people/gear. I would be very happy with 3.5. I have a friend who has same hull (newer/bigger version) and he gets 2.2 mpg with twin 150 2 strokes at 30mph
Now I really have to get things wrapped up. Still have to finish non-skid, install fuel filters, install hydraulic helm and lines. My plan is to get the motor rigged and running, then put up the t-top and finish rigging all the electrical systems after that.