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  1. Summertop511

    228 - making it water tight?

    Idk about bone dry. That’s kinda a stretch. The rear cup holders drain into the bilge and the under gunwhale rod holders are open to the bilge. The cabin drain goes straight to the bilge too. Water also can get in the rope notch and into the top area and then into bilge.
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    Drifting Speed Concern

    Cut the bow rail and put a trolling motor on lol
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    228 - making it water tight?

    Post some pics! Love to see a 2020 seafarer and congrats. Also I just got my 2005 and trying to work on the same thing when I get time here and there. I haven’t used the storage behind the seats for anything but deflated tubes and bumpers for the day. They go back in the dock box when I get...
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    Windlass Installation

    I have a 2005 seafarer with the windlass on the pulpit. Now it’s a shallow drop into the anchor locker. Newer models the windlass is on the rope locker door. I found 8 plait rope to work best. Also cut down the inside bow eye down so rope can slide passed it and tie the end to a 2x or something...
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    2006 F250 issue. Update

    Vst tank
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    johnson j200vxsss 200hp Ocen pro

    First do a link and sync after a spark and comp check after that set ur base timing with the long screw under the front starboard side of the motor under the flywheels.in the water of course To make it idle at 800 rpm. There is no correct idle timing. The manual gives you a range to set it at...
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    265 Express/Suzuki DF200APXW2

    Let me guess..... I’d say twin 300’s???
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    The hull truth guys say the 225 is more like 208 prop power where as the 250 is more like 260. Take it for what it’s worth but they just have to be within 10% of the rated hood advertised power and the 225 is essentially a 200 with emm changes.
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Yeah the 250 3.3L has variable cams and makes a huge difference in midrange torque. Test drive the two to feel it. Makes for better water sports or heavy fishing loads better. Lol just more power always better.
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Lol my original boat I was looking for was a 2005+ 282. Then plans changed and got a seafarer. Don’t get hung up on the features and all what you want because most likely in five years you are going to get 2’itis and want something bigger lol.
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Yeah It’s enough power. Will be faster then your current boat. Obviously more power the better lol :)
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Well 2002 and up is when they came with four strokes. If older and repowered then most likely hull has a lot of hours. Skip top mean hard top? If you prefer the hard top then best bet is to look for one with it. From what I have read it cost a lot to have one made. 2001 and up seafarer has the...
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    No way you got two stainless springs for me!?!? They roughly 2.5” long?
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Yeah what you are looking for is usually in the very high 20’s if not 30k+. And if you go four stroke I would personally recommend a 250.
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    Anyone used one of these?

    Sounds like water in fuel if both going off at same time. Take a fuel sample from the tank. Bet it’s crap gas u got a tank full of after sitting so long.
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    If you do I’ll certainly use the return address to send you money. Can only buy the arm for $70+ and I only need the spring lol
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    gw204's 227 part out and garage/basement clean out sale

    The wiper arm spring look something this?
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    I need a spring for mine roughly this size. If either one u take off to replace has a spring let me know. I’ll buy it.
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    Calling 226 owner. Handling conditions

    I’m assuming better then the striper?
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    My 228 arrived

    You my friend are the complete opposite of Russ lol. I would check gearcase and bracket for water. Do a tune up of filters and plugs. Take a fuel sample. Then start it make sure it’s charging and pissing water and shifting along with steering. After that throw it in!