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I have not, but I would expect minimal differences between the two hull designs performance wise. I'm topping out around 54mph, but that's with a t-top, radar, 2x power poles and normal fuel load.

It is. You might want to consider an AGM instead, better vibration resistance and still has enough CCA to handle most all outboards.

@@jamesjr1987 right on. I noticed you have 2 bilge wires bypassing the battery switch, I am troubleshooting my manual bilge switch not running, did you rewire that or is that how it was from the factory?

@@ianbraddock2945 I added the 2nd bilge pump. The dealer wires up the batteries and bilge after delivery from the factory, but they SHOULD have bypassed the switch for the bilge pump. If they did or not can depend on the dealership

@@jamesjr1987 gotcha. Mine was working fine but went out in some rough weather and it's not working now. I traced from the switch to the pump and everything is connected, but I can't find where the wire goes from the switch to the battery

@@ianbraddock2945 the wire should go directly to the battery and not the switch. If it goes to the switch that's an issue as it wouldn't pump out if you left it docked overnight

If you leave it in the "on" position, the motor will charge both as long as one is not 100% dead. The ACR will bridge the two after 30-45 seconds of the motor running once the voltage has gone up. Simrad is very finicky with low voltage, so you got very lucky the motor started. In the future you want to troll in On so that the electronics do not impact the starting battery. These are really good Facebook groups to join, first is the unofficial group and second is the official group with more factory people monitoring it. Any questions like this you'll get lots of answers! facebook.com/groups/2022889891153660 facebook.com/groups/628226224233999

@@jamesjr1987 thank you so much man!!!

@@jamesjr1987 I'm in the owners group! They recommended your video!!

Having them both AGM is the most costly but best (more vibration resistant, longer life, etc), despite Suzuki's owners manual implying AGM's can't be used. You can also go with 1 cranking and one deep cycle battery as well. Or go all in and use lithium for weight savings and longevity.? The only thing I wouldn't do is use a deep cycle for cranking battery, or use a cranking battery for the house electronics. The other options are somewhat of a sliding scale between $$$ and weight/longevity

What you describe sounds like your Simrad is displaying the float level sensor and NOT the calculated fuel burn sensor. There are two ways to monitor the fuel tank shown on the video, and you're looking at the float level one. My guess is that it shows 100% because your dealer did not calibrate it correctly when the boat was delivered, or the C10 has been reset.

This one was actually Marathon, FL

My pleasure!

That means that there's an exit you can get air from if you go up, but it's not passable.

It's not, although I think what you're experiencing is related to a sealed instead of a vented gas tank. This is a requirement on new boats, so it happens to all models. It also nearly eliminates the issues with water in fuel that you see in vented fuel tanks. I never use ethanol free in my 2017 248 and I've never had any issues. I would recommend letting the gas "settle" and suck in air to balance the tank for a minute, then continue to fill. Some have reported having better luck when they wrap the nozzle in a shop rag as well. If you pop the cap and listen, you can hear it sucking in air. Don't start filling until that's done.

Hey Phillip, The LED lights are just the standard ones in the t-top. Basically you have two red LEDs and the rest are blue. Flip the switch up and blue comes on for while you're docked (bugs don't like blue as much as the red), down red comes on to preserve night vision. I've loved the 248, haven't had any major issues that would sway me away from purchasing another one if I had to do it over again!

Hey Dian, I have an extension cord that both of the onboard chargers plug into that both splice into the same shore power port. There's a 3 bank mounted in the forward trolling motor battery compartment and then the 2 bank charger for the rear is in the console.

@@jamesjr1987 got it that’s what I was looking to do with mine. Now I just need to figure out how to pull all the chords/cables through to the compartments. Thanks for all the info.

@@DainHanson post on the owners forum and we can post photos facebook.com/groups/628226224233999

El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico

@@amm3 Thanks!

Yep, my thoughts exactly.

Bruh the flood is small

but flood? not sure. the trees must have been cut somewhere around there.

@@rizkyadiyanto7922 it is possible they have many signs that those roads are floodable

@@rizkyadiyanto7922 the water from the top of the mountains rush down stream, causing floods like this

I bought this one from Sea Pro directly. They sell them under the store link on their website.

I’ve had no issues with mine other than a recall for the Suzuki 350 shaft seal which was free of charge and easy. Absolutely love this boat. Sportsman is owned by the Sea Pro owners brother so you’ll see clear similarities between the two. IMO no one matches the 248 quality and price combo

@@jamesjr1987 _ Crazy how the boat business brothers go separate ways, but several have done it. The Sportsman is a quality built boat but the Sea pro is a deal as a package with the standard features, especially the power assist steering.

I only had one on my boat for a couple days so I’m not comfortable giving you any advice as far as that is concerned. For me it was navigating inland waters to get home. Sorry I can’t help more

@@jamesjr1987 I appreciate the quick and honest response. Thank you James.

Why looking in my reply

@@warandpeace8535 I have no idea. I've never promoted this video, it was really only uploaded to share our trip with family.

@@jamesjr1987 nice trip mate😃 Hope you will get more views by this week 🎉

@@jamesjr1987 Where was this filmed?

@@clemdane el yunque national forest

Similar, it's a high sensitivity chip so it works slightly better at far distances from my understanding.

Twas a good day! haha

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

Thanks, glad it helped!

Top speed is around 49-50mph with 2 people and 20 gallons or so of fuel. If I raised the motor a hole and switched to a prop setup for top speed I think I could get a few more MPH out of it. With that being said, it's really hard to do a full speed run, either it's too choppy, or in Florida we have 25-30mph speed limits in most rivers for manatee protection zones.

Cool man I sold my Carolina skiff dlv wanted something a little bigger and ride better.. just went to the last boat show here in Jacksonville Florida and no other bay in that class compares to the sea pro at that price