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Tough decision - New 2011 FS 224 or 2005 214 low hours
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Author:  JohnnyMarlin [ Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tough decision - New 2011 FS 224 or 2005 214 low hours
Well, first of all......the dual or "Duo" prop is not an accessory..........it's a completely different lower outdrive.........that's not going to happen on the accessory level......


You could negotiate a full storage cover....a custom one is about a grand.........or a wake board tower / towables.........or a whole bunch of life vests.....a dual battery set up if it doesn't already have it........or Boat Buckles (Click here to see).......or a front bimini top (this is the one thing I want)......

Here is a Google images search of a dual bimini set up.......

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Author:  Leoskeys [ Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tough decision - New 2011 FS 224 or 2005 214 low hours
It comes with life vest and the dual battery. I like the front Bimini idea.
Thanks!
Author:  Creekside22 [ Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:51 pm ]
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Can always haggle for electronics- VHF, GPS, etc...
Author:  Leoskeys [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:21 pm ]
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Good point, I do want a GPS, it's a large Lake. Here's another question. If you just have the standard Bimini over the cockpit, how many people can that comfortably keep shaded(I know it depends on where the sun is). I'm trying to decide if it makes sense to get a bow bimini too.
Author:  JohnnyMarlin [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:42 pm ]
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I would say..... 5-6..... That is 2 in the Captains /Admirals...... And 3-4 in the wrap around lounge seating.....
Author:  EvilZ [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:27 pm ]
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JohnnyMarlin's estimate seems about right to me too....I haven't really found myself ever needing the bow bimini, but it seems like an option I would like to have. I'll get a wakeboard tower first, though.
Author:  Leoskeys [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:17 pm ]
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Could you put an umbrella in the front?
Author:  LouC [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:12 pm ]
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A standard bimini can be bought in 6' and 8' foot lengths. A 6 will usually shade the helm seats only if the sun is behind you, if its in front of you then yes it will shade the back seat too. The 8 will do a better job of shading but may get in the way or look too long for the boat. You can start with the standard mounting and always add a bow one later if you need it. Are you very sun sensitive, or in an area with blazing hot sun? A good size bimini does greatly add to the comfort factor with boating and safety too, too much sun is very bad for your skin. Forget about an umbrella. That will really look silly.
Author:  EvilZ [ Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:11 pm ]
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Tent? Sure - try one of these for the bow:
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=AnchorShade-II&i=38801&aID=601B3&merchID=4006
or the multi-purpose model:
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Shade-Shack-Pop-Up-Sun-Shelter&i=50251&aID=600J5&merchID=4006

Just kidding - Unless you can negotiate the bow/full bimini into your deal, I'd try it with whatever comes on the boat and make your decision after that.
Author:  Leoskeys [ Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tough decision - New 2011 FS 224 or 2005 214 low hours
So is the standard Bimini of the 214/224 6 feet? If so, How would you get an 8ft? I do worry about the sun because of our little kids.
Author:  LouC [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:13 am ]
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You have to measure what's on there. If you want to put an 8' on you have to replace the bimini. You could probably sell the 6' to someone with the same size boat. Bimini tops are sold by many retailers. I got a Taylor Made one some years back and mounted it on slider mounts so I could move it out of the way when we are fishing. One of the best boat mods I did.
Author:  Leoskeys [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:31 am ]
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Thanks for the idea. Btw, I did buy the new 2011 F224! Very excited!
Author:  EvilZ [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tough decision - New 2011 FS 224 or 2005 214 low hours
Congratulations! Always nice to have more Funship folks around.

Looking forward to your pictures, mods and future adventures!

Oh, on the topic of mods - I'm not sure I saw it mentioned, but a stern-mounted outdrive trim/tilt control can be handy on the FS since it is so tall on the trailer. There are several threads on here about them and I think that will be one of the mods I make this season also.

Erik
Author:  JohnnyMarlin [ Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:08 pm ]
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Allow me to to be the second to congratulate you on a killer deal! :mrgreen: .......: like EvilZ said......."Always nice to have more Funship folks around."..........you bought a very nice boat and will have a blast this summer!


Don't keep all of the fun to yourself!.........Post some pictures :lol:
Author:  Tubedragger [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:12 am ]
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good choice! Because the first rough day out with the family someone would have said "we should have got the bigger boat"...LOL
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