Bought my 272 back in May of this year. Prior owner had both Merc engines rebuilt. Within 2 hours after buying it the starboard engine started making a terrible tap that sounds like a lifter issue. Prior seller stopped responding to messages so with only 12 total hours after a rebuild I'm...
My spotlight is mounted center of the bow and the anchor catches probably half the light, reflecting back in my face. Best mount I've seen is on the rails far above the anchor. Requires a custom mount you can build yourself if you're mechanically inclined. Wish mine was mounted there.
I have the same year and model and mine does the same thing. I just assumed that's what you get. It uses a float to gauge the fuel level and they're just prone to jiggling. Unless it's really choppy, a conservative assumption is the lowest level it hits is the actual fuel remaining.
Cool to...