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    Marlin 30 questions

    I have em on my 25 Sailfish ... I have to stand on a deck chair ON MY TOES to reach them they are useless ......... that's why the only thing ever up there is the flag .....
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    changing fuel filter

    I also spin the new filter on empty, then squeeze up the bulb ,.... I would rather stick with the fuel thats in my tank!
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    Installing microwave 25 Sailfish

    Guy's ..thanx for the reply ..
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    Installing microwave 25 Sailfish

    Looking for ideas/tips on installing a microwave on a 92' Sailfish ... has anyone out there done this? Tips/pic's/advice appreciated ... Thanx
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    Newbie Question - 272 w/ Hondas

    Newbie question ... ljcrain ..... Like you I stepped down from a 'bigger' inboard boat (36' Pace) //// we bought a 92' 25 Saifish this time last year ... I LOVE IT .... I can't speak to the Gulfstream or Offshore ... but the Sailfish is alot of boat for 25ft ...... I dont trailer it myself ...
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    Miracle on the Hudson River

    Miracle on the Hudson I'm with BobP ... taking nothing away from the pilot/crew (they did an outstanding job) ... a higher power had to be with those folks ... not ONE person badly injured? let alone dead ! It's unbelievable .... think of all of the things that COULD have happened ... They...
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    Eagles

    As a Giant's fan, living in the heart of Eagles country ... It was extremely painful watching Coughlin and the Giants CHOKE ..... It was like Tom & Andy switched brains! ... I wish the best for the Eagles ... I think they have a shot next week ..... But no shot at the ring
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    Best Marinas in N.J.

    Best marina's in NJ I have been boating in southern NJ for 20 years ... In my opinion there is no marina in S. Jersey that even comes close to Schooner Island Marina in Wildwood. It is a full service marina, wide floating docks, clean restrooms and a pool. Also it is within walking distance to...
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    New guy looking at a boat

    Buying old boat I agree with BC282 .... As a new boater this boat sounds like it could be more than you bargain for .... every used boat has it's problems, ... But A boat that old with an I/O engine would scare me away ....(Hell a NEW I/O engine would scare me away! )
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    Cost of winterizing / Stroring 28 Sailfish

    Winterizing cost I had my 25 Sailfish lifted/powerwashed/hauled to mech shop/both engines winterized/AC winterized/shrinkwrapped , hauled to my house and blocked for under@1,100.00 I also spent an additional$400 on jack stands, but I will use them for many many years (hopefully)
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    hauling my 265 express ??

    Hauling 265 Tilewave ... If you are in South Jersey send me a PM .. I have a couple guys you could try .... Tom
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    hauling my 265 express ??

    Hauling 265 Express Doesnt sound right to me ... seems you should be able to trailer that boat .... Where in NJ are you? What hauler did you contact??
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    SUZUKI or YAMAHA

    Yami or Suzuki @ 250HP Suzuki all the way .... I know 3 guy's with the new 4 stroke 250 Yami's that had MAJOR issues ..... I would stay away from the Yamaha 250 ..(just an opinion)
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    EPA 'Clean Boating Act 2008'

    Hey folk's ...don't know if anyone else read the article in the NY Post today, but here goes Uncle Sam again!....... Check out www.BoatBlue.org ... and let's kick this around awhile!
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    Evinrude OceanPro 200 Idle Adjustment help

    200 Evinrude David, the engine 'shaking' at idle or at low RPM is normal! I just had my 200's adjusted by my mechanic and they both shake like they are in detox at low RPM ..mechanic says 'they all do it' as long as it's not too excessive I would'nt worry about the shaking .... I would have a...
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    Evinrude OceanPro 200 Idle Adjustment help

    200 Evinrude idle I have the same motors, had the same issue ... there is an assembly on the front of the engine up by the flywheel ....I believe it's the ilde 'advance'? buy the the book, there is a really easy proceedure to follow .... ...... Idle should be around 600 when in gear ...
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    New Grady owner...

    New Grady owner Welcome aboard! I too am new to this forum, and Grady White ... I stepped down from a 36' Pace SF to my 25 Sailfish ....and I could'nt be happier ... mine is the same year ..but I have the full transom with the bracket .... I actually had your boat on my 'short list' when I was...
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    Marina choice

    Fshnfool .. My home port is Wildwood, it's a great area for boating/fishing ... offers alot of options .... depends on what kind of marina your looking for .. there are a ton of small marina's with no shop/fuel etc that are less $$ ... and then there are a few full service places that'll...
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    Marina choice

    There is alot to consider when choosing a marina ... Location is a tricky one ... back in the 80's when I bought my 1st boat ..... I was an Ocean City NJ guy ...I wanted a marina that was as close to the inlet as possible so I could be out in the ocean quicker ...... Well I was close alright...
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    Hello From NJ

    Hello back From NJ Hey welcome to the site .. this is a great site A TON of good people with REAL experience ..... I used to boat in Greenwood Lake back in the 80's ! ..... caught alot of Bass and bent a few prop's!!! is the bass fishin still good up there? ..... Tom