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    Seacock Remote Operation Arm

    The part number depends on the size. For a 3/4 inch NPT valve the part number is IBV-750 I believe
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    2003 Tournament 192 purchase

    If you can't heat that motor at 3300 revs, you need to get your hearing checked:) Seriously though, I get the impression that you don't have a lot of boating experience just by the fact that you have to ask what to look for. A survey and motor inspection are strongly recommended. When someone...
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    New Grady or Used Pursuit for First Time Boat Buyer/Owner

    Yes for engine service and routine maintenance, I agree with you but for a new boat, it may be advisable to have an authorized dealer nearby. Should you need warranty work, a nearby dealer can make things simpler.
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    Seacock Remote Operation Arm

    Just to restate the obvious: The boat has to be out of the water when replacing the valve:)
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    New Grady or Used Pursuit for First Time Boat Buyer/Owner

    Both brands are good boats but lately I feel that Pursuits are finished better. I can't prove it for a fact but Covid seems to have affected the quality of some Grady model years, In any case, you have the cart before the horse, You need a bigger boat for your requirements. Although the capacity...
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    2022 Freedom 235 electrical issues

    There may be two problems: One or both batteries are not be charged and 2: Something is running down one or both batteries when docked. Can you explain how and with what, you charged the batteries?
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    Seacock Remote Operation Arm

    yup new valve time.
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    2022 Freedom 235 electrical issues

    Was the authorized center you mentioned, also the dealer you bought the boat from? If so, and maybe regardless, if the repair facility can't fix the problem, they should have escalated to Grady corporate. One concern now is that you did work on the boat and that can complicate the issue.. So if...
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    scuffed gelcoat

    The polishing compound may be called 'Cleaner/wax' To me compound is more aggressive than Cleaner. As JJF alluded to, the approach is so go backwards from the least aggressive (cleaner) as needed to remove the scratches. Once you get to the point where the gel coat is better than it was, you...
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    preparing to enter market

    A general rule for estimating annual costs is 10% of the purchase price. The costs vary based on locale related storage/dockage rates as well as labor rates since you say you won't be doing the maintenance. This estimate includes things like insurance ( which is going up each year due to the...
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    remote oil tank removal

    Inserting a small screwdriver or mini pry bar between the fitting and the hose and doing that in several spots can break the bond between a hose and a fitting. If that doesn't work, heating the hose end with a heat gun also can work but be careful not to overheat the fitting on the tank. It...
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    How to "upgrade" fuel gauge?

    Sounds like a plan. let us know how the job turns out.
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    Fuel Smell

    Your suggestion is very possible but explains why you might smell gas after a gas up but not exactly why you would mot smell gas at first but only after a decent run. It is possible that when at speed more outside air manages to get into the bilge and that moves pushes out any existing fumes (...
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    Fuel Smell

    Did you fill the tank at any time prior to the trips? Did the boat smaell og gas when you first boarded or only after running for a while? Did you smell for gas fumes in the bilge before you started the motor? Have you pulled the deck plates over the tank and looked for seepage or gas odors? Was...
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    electric trolling motor for adventure 208

    Are the bilge areas mentioned, the port and starboard lockers? Did you cut out the locker mold to exposé the bilge area?
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    How to "upgrade" fuel gauge?

    You probably have the Multi port Vessel View Link product. That allows data from multiple motors as well as other devices like VHFradio, Radar etc., to communicate with MFDS like your Simrad. It isn't cheap:( In addition it by itself does not interface to the fuel tank sender. You still need the...
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    Pompanette Seat Wobble

    Is there a plastic bushing on the pedestal post? It should be a sleeve than slides onto the post and acts as a bushing between the pedestal and the slider 'socket'.
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    How to "upgrade" fuel gauge?

    It's great if you remember to reset. The advantage of the sender data is that it will give you a reasonable true indication of fuel remaining.
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    How to "upgrade" fuel gauge?

    The senders are standard ( in the US, European are a bit different). The smartcraft harness at the motor end has a connector that allows connection of a cable that breaks out into 3 sets of 'wires' that can interface a paddle wheel, an oil tank or a gas tankThe cable that I use for my 2006 Mercs...
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    bennett trim tab problems

    I can't remember but wonder if there is a relay at the pump in addition to the solenoid and motor wires. I can sort of understand how the fuse would blow when two opposite switches are pressed if the reversal of power to the pump is done at the dash and not at the pump. It is possible as...