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    Seagull deterent?

    My marina use this method. They nailed a 12 inch stick to the top or each piling and then attached a stainless steel wire from the top of the stick to the piling at a 45 degree andle. Birds do not even approach the pilings. Suppose you could modify the strategy for your boat.
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    stripe

    The dealer will have many to chose from. Some are very close to each other so it is best if you can bring a sample of the exact one you are trying to match
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    2000 272 Sailfish Motor Size

    A friend has one and it is powered with twind 200 HPDIs and it moves right along. Not sure the the 150s would be sufficient
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    Beach to Bow Boarding

    I have seen rope bow ladders for sale on line but they look they would be difficult to get up and over than stern ladders
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    Where do you store your cushions?

    Are you talking about in season on winter storage? On my 282 in season they are stored in the aft berth when the boat is docked. During winter layup they are stored in a dry closet in my house. Great looking boat!!
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    Name placement - transom or side?

    if your boat is CG documented the port is required to be on the stern. " the hailing port should be marked with the vessel name together in a visible spot on the stern" if it is state registered then I believe it is the owners choice unless dictated by stare regulations. I am in Massachusetts...
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    Steam from new engine...

    I have 250's and have never seen steam - is the steam coming from under the engine cover?
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    Wipers vs no wipers

    I use mine primarily for salt spray. Nothing more annoying than trying to see though salty glass. I would not remove them.
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    Deck lights

    My are connected to the cockpit lights switch on the panel.
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    2004 GW 33 Express Rocker Switch Panel

    This is from an 04 Sailfish - Covers were from GW set sold on EBAY - GPS and macerator were originally accessory switches
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    Gulfstream Radio Box Clear Plastic Straps

    I had the cockpit curtains redone last year and has the shop make the straps out of the navy blue material the curtain borders were made from. Works great an is a no scratch on the plastic windows
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    Removing a bolster problems

    First time is the toughest - takes a while to find the righangle to hit the screw hit. Wiggle the screw driver around and you will eventually find it. I found mine were tight enough on the clips so I skipped the screws reinstalling - have not had any issues in 5 years. Makes it easy to clean...
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    Cracked Transom Recovery

    By the looks of that transom, that boat should never have been on the water with cracks of that size.
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    Looking for a 274, any out there?

    There was a diesel powered on in my marina a few years ago. The owner constantly had issues with mechanical issues. He ended up selling to a diesel tech guy in Maine.
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    Fuel usage numbers, 282.

    ="Peterb21, post: 249079, member: 29037"] I’m curious why you had to repower? How many hours did you have on the 225s? The 04 f225 had about 900 hours on them - they were great engines and never had one issue. I routinely Yamaha exhaust had the engines scoped for the exhaust corrosion and...
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    Fuel usage numbers, 282.

    I have an 04 282 now powered with F250's . The original engines were F225. Gas mileage is pretty close between the new and the old - 1.25 to 1.6 on an ideal day
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    NE Boat Show

    yup - it is just a refund of an overcharge!
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    Looking for input on transom cracks

    As a temporary fix a got some aluminum flashing and siliconed it over the existing cap - did the job for a few yean before a permanent repair
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    232 vs 228?

    I went from Seaifarer to Gulfstream to a Sailfish. The Seafarer was a non SeaV@ hull so the switch to SeaV2 Hull Gulfstream was even more dramatic with improved comfort and handling. The switch from Gulfstream to Saiifish was pretty dramatic to bc of going from single engine power to twins. You...
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    Scammer in our midst

    could never understand how scammers make a living cruising web sites. Are there enough people that would fall for these scam? I would think it would be easier to get a job than cruising web sites looking for scamees. Buyer Beware!