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    Sailfish Fresh Water Tank...

    Could be wrong but the water tank is pressurized so I'm not sure it has one.
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    Recommendations for Horn Upgrade

    You are right. My 330 express horn is wimpy too. Did you find anything?
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    1998 272 Sailfish, few questions

    I have a 2000 Sailfish with 272 OX66 and no bottom paint. That's a lot of engine for those boats and I'm able to get up on a plain on one engine. That said, depending on conditions, we sually cruised at 28-30 knots buring maybe 22 GPH. Obviously as you brund off fuel and weight, you should...
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    Hydraulic steering repair

    Bought the kit and it took me and my brother an hour to do and we were going slow. Make sure you bleed the system as instructed. Might have to do more than once. I would bleed it and then run the boat and see if you need to do it again. The other thing to watch for is any dings on the shaft...
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    330 w/F250s (enough power)?

    Thanks for all the replies. I'm looking forward to getting out there and seeing what my new 330 can do. Seems that trimming the motors and tabs seems will be really important. Having generator and duel furuno vx2 will be great! I will be adding underwater lights and ser weather. Fished my...
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    330 w/F250s (enough power)?

    OK so my brother and I pulled the trigger and made a offer on a 330 Express. Just got done with a test ride in the Ocean. Seas were 3-4 with occasional 5 and short intervals and boat handled well. Handled head sea at 20 MPH easily and beam sea without a problem. Dry boat. Has twin YAM 250's...
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    Grady 282 Bilge Going On Every 5 mins

    Check the thru hull fittings on the side. i had one losen up enough that it was allowing some water in. Not a lot but enough to cause the forward bilge to kick on now and then. Noticed when I was overnight fishing in the canyon last year. It was a pain in the _ _ _ but i was able to get a...
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    330 w/F250s (enough power)?

    Thanks for the quick replies. I really appreciate it. I know they made some changes with the 2007-2008 model year. Are there any major issues with 2006 (330 express) boats that anyone knows of?
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    330 w/F250s (enough power)?

    Looking at 06 330. Are 250s enough power for the boat with 7 people on board and fuel, bait etc? Any problems with this set up?
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    Hunting for a 272...

    I have a 2000 sailfish and love this boat. We may be moving up to a 330 express soon. Windows have never leaked. Boat rides great and handles well in all offshore conditions. I have been in very rough beam seas, waves breaking over bow, and she handled great. If you have any questions, I'm...
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    Engine anode settings (Sailfish twin OX66)

    Thanks. Starboard engine is regular rotation and port engine is counter. Didn't know I could buy anodes without the tabs. Thanks! Does not having tabs affect the steering in any way?
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    Engine anode settings (Sailfish twin OX66)

    Does anyone know what the settings should be for the engine anodes? Im thinking the port engine should be a few clicks left and the Starboard should be a few clicks right? Right now, mine are centered.
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    Boat Man - MS area?

    Anyone have any dealings with this company before? I am in need of a new lower unit. David
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    OX66 Shifting Problem (need some help)

    Steveg - always use ring free and non ethanol fuel. Bad news - we decided to head offshore this morning. Got about 24 mles out and noticed some clicking sound in the port side lower unit..the same one I've had problems shifting. Sound got louder and louder so we turned around. Decided to...
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    OX66 Shifting Problem (need some help)

    Hard to say as it depends on the seas, wave action etc. We usually try and cruise around 25+ knots. In bay, much faster when smooth.
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    Removing and replacing striping.

    don't forget to spray the hull with some sort of soak or application (designed for decals) before applying the stiping. This is so you can move it around and position it. Then use a squeegee or something soft to apply and remove the water. Once set, it will be steadfast.
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    OX66 Shifting Problem (need some help)

    we burned about 100-105 gallons last Friday. From Ocean Pines to Hot Dog. Chunked for an hour and then picked up and ran to Poormans and trolled around for 4 hours trolling back to Sausages and then to Hambone and Chicken Bone and then ran home buying roughly 18-21 gallons per hour. We use the...
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    OX66 Shifting Problem (need some help)

    Thanks for the advise. i have someone coming to take a look at it and will post results. Steveg - I use Mark @ OC Outboard (302-541-8274) as he can service the boat while in the water. Where is your boat located? I'm near the Swim and Racq club.
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    OX66 Shifting Problem (need some help)

    Disconnect the cable and it moves fine. I greased the fitting and reconnected and it was difficult to move forward and backward. There is a groove that this round part moves in and the round piece may be warn out. It was way too hot today for me to take apart, but I'm wondering if it could be...
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    OX66 Shifting Problem (need some help)

    Capt. Bill - Thanks so much for the suggestions. I don't believe I've greased that fitting so I'm hoping that will do the trick. Will follow up once I've done step 1 & 2. Thanks again, David