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Had this custom made but decided on different color. This is the entire floor section and dash pieces. 6mm thickness (just like Gator Step) color is light grey. $350 shipped.

so I am a big fan of the boat bling but a little scared to use it on my chill tech interior (even though I know my dealer did when he delivered it). I looked at the boat bling website and they have a new product that they specifically say is safe with chill tech and similar interiors. However, the chill tech website doesn't mention this and still only says what was posted above. Thoughts? Stick with soap and water or use the new boat bling safe with chill tech material?

Glad to be here. Owned a 1999 Boss 210 for the last 25 years. MB Owner for life.

Finding the right insurance for a new boat is definitely crucial, especially as you navigate the learning curve of a V-Drive. It’s great that you’re prioritizing protection over just price. You might want to check out marine-specific insurers like Progressive, BoatUS, or Markel, as they often provide better coverage tailored for boat owners.

Gatorstep is the flooring and non-skid step areas. https://gatorstep.com/ The chill cool is the upholstery (seats, cushions etc). Its a unique upholstery material that is supposed to stay cooler in the hot sun. @Hyperryd had it on his boat because black upholstery gets VERY warm in the sun. It's not the standard material though so if you don't have a dark color, you probably don't have or need it. Also, welcome to the forum! Stick around and help us build the activity back up. The forum software didn't work for quite some time and people left but it is fixed finally!

Is “gator step” the same as this “chill cool” product? Just bought 21 B52 Alpha and want to be sure to take care of it right. Great forum!

It never hurts to call and ask, but many years ago when new towers were released, MB wasn't really interested in doing retro upgrades. They want you to buy a new boat lol https://mbboatowners.com/index.php?/topic/4835-new-tower/

Has anyone heard of dealers or MB direct offering upgrades to the new 2025 screen and dash speakers? I have a 2021 Alpha 23 with the 575. My interior was replaced by MB last year, so I don't see any reason to move to a new boat. I want the map integration, and my dash speakers are junk.

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It sounds like you're on the right track with the bilge pump replacement! If the bilge light came on but the pump wasn’t running, and the light went off after pulling the drain plug, that’s a good indicator the pump might be stuck or not functioning properly. Replacing the S500 Sahara pump should be a relatively straightforward task since it’s typically a plug-and-play setup. The only thing you might want to double-check is the wiring connections and the float switch to make sure it’s all in working order when you install the new pump. It should be a simple fix, and $40 is a pretty solid price for a new pump. Just make sure everything is secure once you replace it, and test it out. Hopefully, no more bilge light drama during your next trip! It's kind of like the feeling you get in driving games when everything finally works smoothly after some troubleshooting—satisfying once it's all dialed in.

If the bow rise while surfing is significantly better this should be a home run.

I just saw the redesigned 21' and it looks great! I like the progress MB is making with the transom design. This looks like the sharpest one yet IMO.

Whoever fixed the form software, THANK YOU! I couldn't login for some reason on most devices. Could only post on desktop and not even consistently. Glad to have this working again. Now just need people to return to the site!

This was set-up for future integration of a rear facing camera. The ability is there but have not installed one yet. Looking for a good camera that will last and not break within a season. I've heard that the ones on Centurion and Mastercraft go out quickly and the quality is like the cheap ones you can find on Amazon.

If you're driving by yourself or without counterweight open the Portside gravity fed ballast lever (the one on the left) for 5-10 seconds and then close it. This will provide subfloor weight to offset the driver weight and the prop rotation (pulling starboard) and keep the boat riding more level.

I've been in a 25, 23, and 21 now with the sound dampening. The 25 with a 575 and sound dampening is extremely quiet over the 440 and without it. It's a night and day difference. The 23 and 21 are both much quieter. We were in a 23 with sound dampening with a group of 6 people all in the cockpit area and running back to the dock doing 28mph and were having a regular conversation, no yelling or trying to talk over the motor. I'll see if I have some videos but having been in plenty of MBs without the sound dampening it really helps.

It looks like sound dampening is included for 2025. This is great to hear (pun intended)! Can anyone share their feedback on how much quieter it is? Any other updates for 2025?

general mil light fault and codes to fix

I have a 2015 Tomcat 24 with the Indmar Raptor 440. I’m winterizing it for the first time and can’t manage to find a way to drain the exhaust manifolds. There is no crossover tube. I have found a drain plug on the drivers side, but the plug is so close to the boat body that it can’t be removed. I haven’t found any plug on the passenger side manifold. Any help would be very welcome.

I've heard good things about Max the Elf for iPhone and I'm glad you found a recommendation for it. But as i know The Speed of Sound app seems like a useful tool for enhancing your gaming experience.

Super clean MB F21 for sale and just reduced. Awesome surf & wake boat w/lots of extras. Priced for a quick sale - $68,500 w/150 hours.

any luck fixing this issue?

I have 2023 B52 alpha 23' with exactly the same problem. Only exception is I have to shut off the master to the batteries to reset. Then turn ignition off, then back on and let the gauges do their sweep. with all this, I can get another 10 min. of it working before it quits. I also learned this weekend that the horn will also not work when the trim tab is not working. I do the reset as detailed above and both work great for 8-10 minutes. then nothing from the trim tab nor the horn. I got inspected by the local water patrol when we found this little problem. Went to demo the horn and nothing. Anyone else notice if their horn stops working when the center trim tab is also non-functional?

What is the best fuel additive for winterizing my boat. 2020 B52-23 with Raptor 440, 6.2L?

2019 B52 23ft anyone have one or know where to get one? Got a bent one that can’t be straightened.