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    Trolling Motor on Sailfish 252

    Curious as to who has installed a bow-mounted trolling motor on the front of their similar-sized and shaped boats. Its something that I'm seriously considering doing, as it has become a huge thing in our area. Folks are getting right on top of their spots, deploying the trolling motor and...
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    "Propping" my Sailfish

    Motors are on the original factory bracket. Since this is a deep(er) water boat, the hole shot is of less concern to me. But at the same time, I'm also not interested overly concerned with increasing top end. I've not changed the position of the motors, as the cavitation plate lines up...
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    "Propping" my Sailfish

    Boat is a 1988 Sailfish 252G with 2002 Mercury EFI 200 HP Engines So I know that this boat and these engines are not known for their fuel efficiency, but I'd like to try and do better if possible. Current props are Mercury Mirage 17 pitch stainless steel 3 blade, about 15.5" diameter. Any...
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    Grady White's and GOM don't mix well

    First off, THT is a forum filled with so much vitriole that you can cut it with a knife. It is filled with countless posters that are there for no other reason but to bash someone or something and stir the pot. I rarely visit THT, but the few times I do reminds me why I stay away from it...
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    252 Sailfish Cockpit Light

    Unfortunately those are not LED lights. I'd re-use my existing fluorescent light rather than buying those.
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    252 Sailfish Cockpit Light

    I'm in the process of completely rewiring all of the electronics on my 1988 Sailfish 252. All of the lights are getting replaced with LEDs, but I'm having a hard time trying to deal with the overhead flourescent cockpit light. I just haven't found a good LED solution for that. I have...
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    Potential Purchase Advice

    Hello, I'm a newbie but long time admirer of GW boats. Admittedly, though, my knowledge of them is very limited. So I seek some assistance in a possible purchase. I'm looking at a late 80's sailfish 25 with the bracket. I'm aware that this is before the change to the SeaV2 hull. Current...