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by Ratking20
Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Anchor Line Capacity 255 CONQUEST
Replies: 2
Views: 1420

Re: Anchor Line Capacity 255 CONQUEST

Most windlass manuals say minimum 12 inch fall is needed.
by Ratking20
Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:45 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Anchor Line Capacity 255 CONQUEST
Replies: 2
Views: 1420

Anchor Line Capacity 255 CONQUEST

How much 1/2-inch three-[strand] anchor [line] can be stored in a 255 CONQUEST while still leaving room for the line to fall properly?
by Ratking20
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Illuminated Power Control Switches
Replies: 6
Views: 6102

Illuminated Power Control Switches

Q:1 Because [the an illuminated power switch] does not to illuminate when pressed, that does that the [load controlled by the switch[ is not getting any power?

Q2: Does it mean that the switches actually get their own power?

Q3: [If the switch has power] then why wouldn't the switch illuminate?
by Ratking20
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2002 255 CONQUEST Optional Fishing Package
Replies: 9
Views: 3457

Re: 2002 255 CONQUEST Optional Fishing Package

[M]y [2005 255 CONQUEST] boat does have an operating livewell and does have tackle boxes. [My opinion is the boat does] have the Fishing Package option. Q: [What is the] best way to find the pumps? Q: [Can I] just find the hole where the water would pump out and follow the hose? [I will] look for th...
by Ratking20
Thu Jun 25, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 2002 255 CONQUEST Optional Fishing Package
Replies: 9
Views: 3457

2002 255 CONQUEST Optional Fishing Package

Were pumps for the two fishboxes an option on a 2002 255 CONQUEST? Where would a fish box pump be located? Back story: for my [recently purchased] 2002 255 CONQUEST I bought a new switch panel. I rewired all the switches. On the switch panel on this 2002 255 CONQUEST there is a three-position switch...
by Ratking20
Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Retaining Barrel Nuts in Hatch Covers.
Replies: 13
Views: 12627

Re: Fish box hatch screws

The barrel is the piece that cane out. I think they are still in tact. But the barrel has slid out of the fiberglass. Im looking for a good glue to set them back in
by Ratking20
Sun Sep 01, 2019 11:46 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Retaining Barrel Nuts in Hatch Covers.
Replies: 13
Views: 12627

Re: Tentative Identification of "receiver bed" as Barrel Nut

[The part earlier called a "receiver bed"] looks like a barrel nut [I] guess.
by Ratking20
Sat Aug 31, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Retaining Barrel Nuts in Hatch Covers.
Replies: 13
Views: 12627

Retaining Barrel Nuts in Hatch Covers.

On the fish box hatches on my 255 CONQUEST a bunch of screws are coming out. The receiver beds--not sure of [the nomenclature]--for the screws are coming out. [These fasteners] attach the hinge for the fish box. Would epoxy (or anything else) be strong enough to hold the beds in place? Any help woul...
by Ratking20
Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 255 CONQUEST and 235 CONQUEST Hardtop Dimensions
Replies: 4
Views: 9254

Re: 255 CONQUEST and 235 CONQUEST Hardtop Dimensions

PhilT--I am pretty sure the beam on my 2002 255 Conquest is 8-feet 6-inches. I know the later model year 255 CONQUESTS at some point have a 8-foot 9-inch beam. This info is just from me looking around online. I could be wrong--just what I read online. I am hoping the 23-foot model with the same beam...
by Ratking20
Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 255 CONQUEST and 235 CONQUEST Hardtop Dimensions
Replies: 4
Views: 9254

255 CONQUEST and 235 CONQUEST Hardtop Dimensions

[I have condensed about ten articles into this direct and simple request--jimh] Please give me carefully measured dimensions for the following hardtops: --the OEM hardtop on a 255 CONQUEST that is a 2002 model; [And while you have the measuring tape, give us the BEAM measurement, too--jimh] --the OE...
by Ratking20
Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 255 CONQUEST Re-power
Replies: 17
Views: 17759

Re: 255 CONQUEST Re-power

Thanks. My dad’s choice is the F300. My choice is the Suzuki DF350.

Of course [I am] younger and want more speed. But the main focus should be getting the boat on plane quickly.

With either the F300 or DF350 engine I will [expect to] see a [reduction in time to get on plane] from what we have now.
by Ratking20
Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 255 CONQUEST Re-power
Replies: 17
Views: 17759

Re: 255 CONQUEST Re-power

I only ask [about the equivalence of the VERADO 300 and the Yamaha F300 engines] because there are performance reports available for the VERADO 300 and a a few other Mercury engines on [255 CONQUEST] hull. [These Boston Whaler performance test results are the] only real world numbers i can find.
by Ratking20
Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:50 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 255 CONQUEST Re-power
Replies: 17
Views: 17759

Re: 255 CONQUEST Re-power

Interesting. I did not know that about HP ratings. Does that mean i can not get in trouble in any way? With my Insurance company? If i go over 400—I probably will not. I do like the Suzuki 350. My dad likes the Yamaha better. It’s his money. --I laugh aloud-- As for the Yamaha 350, my Yamaha dealer ...
by Ratking20
Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 255 CONQUEST Re-power
Replies: 17
Views: 17759

Re: 255 CONQUEST Re-power

A1: the Yamaha F300 is 4.2 liter and has a higher displacement than any engine of its size i think. Suzuki might be up there, too. A2: the Yamaha F350 is the engine with the flywheel problems. I know about it and will stay away from that engine. The F300 is known to be one of the best outboards ever...
by Ratking20
Mon Jul 29, 2019 3:50 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 255 CONQUEST Re-power
Replies: 17
Views: 17759

Re: 255 conquest repower help?

I have not. We are going to repower regardless. But, I have read all over that people say they are underpowered with 200-HP to even 300-HP on this hull.
by Ratking20
Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:57 am
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 255 CONQUEST Re-power
Replies: 17
Views: 17759

Re: 255 conquest repower help?

[The capacity plate on the 2002 255 CONQUEST states the maximum power as] 400-HP. And [I am] trying to stay with a single engine
by Ratking20
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 255 CONQUEST Re-power
Replies: 17
Views: 17759

255 CONQUEST Re-power

I plan to re-power my 255 CONQUEST. It presently has a Mercury OptiMax 225-HP. To be honest [the boat’s performance is] not bad when it finally gets on plane, but it struggles at times to do so. I may buy a Yamaha F300 which has a greater displacement than the other 300-HP engines. Will there be a s...
by Ratking20
Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:57 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: 255 CONQUEST Hardtop
Replies: 0
Views: 14278

255 CONQUEST Hardtop

I need measurements of the hardtop for the 255 Conquest.

I plan to have [a hardtop for a 255 CONQUEST] built.

Thanks.
by Ratking20
Wed Jul 17, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: FS: 1988 13-footer with 2016 E-TEC 30
Replies: 0
Views: 14263

FS: 1988 13-footer with 2016 E-TEC 30

[For sale: 1988 13-footer with 2016 E-TEC 30-HP for] $6,000 in Brooklyn, New York, and price negotiable.

Boat runs great. Boat has a custom steering console. Engine has low hours.

Send SMS Text message if interested to 347 400 4724
by Ratking20
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: MARKETPLACE
Topic: WTB: Hardtop for 2002 255 Conquest
Replies: 1
Views: 6837

WTB: Hardtop for 2002 255 Conquest

Wanted to buy: OEM hardtop for 2002 255 CONQUEST.
by Ratking20
Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: PERFORMANCE
Topic: 1963 13 Re-power
Replies: 26
Views: 25976

Re: 1963 13 Re-power

[W]e used a 30 [HP E-TEC] on a c.1980 [13-foot hull]. [The E-TEC 30] works great. [The E-TEC 30] replaced a [Suzuki DT40]/ Wile the 40 [produced a] faster [boat speed] and a better fit, the four-stroke-power-cycle 40-HP outboard engines are just too heavy [to use ona 1963 13-footer].