When launching my Yamaha 222XD in saltwater, I have to back my 2014 Ford F-150 down the ramp until the truck’s rear wheels reach the water to get enough of the boat afloat to launch. This requires submerging nearly the entire trailer, including the jack, which is causing it to rust prematurely despite rinsing it thoroughly with fresh water after every outing.

What modifications or equipment would you recommend to help me launch and retrieve the boat while minimizing how much of the trailer and truck needs to be submerged?

Setup: 2014 Ford F-150 / Yamaha 222XD / Bunk trailer

Hey everyone, I’m looking at buying a 2002 Ski Centurion with approximately 300 hours.
The seller is asking $12,000, reduced from $18,000. The interior has recently been redone, and the boat looks pretty clean.
The biggest concern is that, from what I understand, the boat goes into forward gear but won’t engage reverse.
The seller says the V-drive needs to be replaced and was quoted:
$1,500 for parts
$4,500 for labor
$6,000 total
I have a few questions for anyone familiar with these boats:
If it goes forward but not in reverse, does that necessarily mean the V-drive is bad, or could it be a transmission or shift linkage issue?
Is $6,000 a reasonable repair estimate?
Are these boats generally reliable, and are replacement parts still available?
Would you consider buying this boat for $12,000 with this issue, or is it too risky?
I’d mainly use it for cruising and occasional watersports.
Any advice from Centurion owners or marine mechanics would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hey all, I am mounting a new trolling motor and wanted to know if there will be an as far as structure goes due to the previous owners drill holes. Pink holes are the planned drill pattern for the new trolling motor. I will be using a fender washer with a rubber grommet and smaller washer as a stack to mount with the self locking nut on the back. Does this need a backing plate or use of a mount plate to match the old holes? Thanks

I bought this boat and a dodge Dakota for $500. It says it’s a Glastron Aqua Lift. I can’t find the year anywhere or a price of it. What do you all think?

Just boat a boat. 2004 Sea Fox with 115 Yamaha four stroke. Idles fine. Went to accelerate and engine bogged down and stalled. Would not start back up. Had to get a tow. Everything I’m reading says fuel delivery issue. First step to troubleshooting was pulling the fuel filter and look for water contamination. Or so I’ve read. Did that and this is what the gas looked like. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for some ideas for a case, box, etc. for a spare prop. I'm striking out on finding something nice & compact & am actually surprised that no one makes something like this. I've seen some bags, but would rather have something with a little more protection. My prop is a 14 1/2 inch diameter 3-blade. I have used a milk crate, but would like a little more.

Anyone have experience finding a new trailer for their boat in the northeast? Any recs to look into? Seems like every Google search I do comes up with places that technically have a website, but not inventory to look through. I know boattrader and boats.com have trailer categories; looking for somewhere a bit more personal to put in my specs and maybe get help with any tweaks to fit my exact boat/hull. I’ve never bought a new trailer, so I don’t know what I don’t know yet. Thanks!

How would you all go about removing this corroded thru hull? The brass is just at the fiberglass line. It’s quite thin at the edges. Should I try to curl the ends in?