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    [Question Answered - not going to risk it] Seafarer 228 w/ 7,000 lb towing capacity?

    Towing is easy. Stopping is the hard part. I don't know Jack about your truck but I know something about towing . Towing starts with your trailer. Is it the right fit for the boat and others mentioned brakes. I would say get a trailer with brakes on all axles ..get a trailer equipped with...
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    Fishing out of Ponce Inlet Fla

    Saturday my friend Coconut took us out on his Express 330 out of Ponce Inlet . It was blowing strong so trolling for dolphin was out. We went bottom.fishing and he put us on a lot of fish..we caught a ridiculous amount of the endangered red snapper , some sea Robbins , a grouper and some other...
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    Getting a raise

    I had issues when I repowered in 17 going from a 3.3 liter to 4.2. my 3.3 would spin up to 6,100 rpm with both the Yamaha saltwater series two and power tech os4 props. I buy the 4.2 and the dealer mounts it on hole 1 on the outboard ,which is the lowest deepest hole. I can't get the motor spin...
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    Power tech prop

    I run power tech osf4 on my F250 4.2 liter . The first time I ran it in reverse at the dock , 3 of the 4 blades sheared right off . It was the darndest thing. So I ordered another and I was running my boat hauling a load of meth and again , in the middle of open water I sheared two blades out...
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    Updating stereo on boat 228

    Had a great weekend installing the new stereo stuff. Had some surprises both good and bad. bad surprise is I found out this morning how to get it all worked . Good surprise is my boat had a Garmin NEMA backbone installed already. You might ask ,how in the heck did you not that Bob? Well...
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    Keeping cubby door open?

    Sane here got straps with twist lock .
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    A 5 minute job it was not!

    Nice job
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    Higher Fuel Prices

    The problem with energy markets is you have scientist ,engineers and business folks making decisions based on what's best for their business only to have politicians who are largely lawyers and many have never worked outside of politics ,thus they don't know Jack crap about energy . They are...
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    Hardtop paint color help

    I know this going to sound crazy ,but if I ever need to paint my hardtop I am seriously thinking about an orange and white diamond pattern. Why? Because if I am ever in distress helicopters would be able to better spot my boat .
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    Kicker power cables - cut by unsuccessful thief

    Water is a weird thing. It tends to find it's way. If it were me, I would pony up with new cables . Not saying a good solder joint with liquid stuff,heat shrink and maybe tape won't keep it water proof, because for a year or two I think it will. On the other hand knowing you got new sealed...
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    I am doing well thanks. I am getting back to biking regularly. It was hard in the beginning but...

    I am doing well thanks. I am getting back to biking regularly. It was hard in the beginning but now getting easier . Can't wait to go fishing in May. I am going to the Keys with my son to do a father son trip!
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    Updating stereo on boat 228

    I love music . I really like it trolling for dolphin.
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    Updating stereo on boat 228

    When I had COVID and was in the hospital my Bose noise cancelling headphones were the thing that allowed me to get a modicum of rest . Actually I don't think my wife would care about the sub , I am sort of at my own limit or tolerance here for spending money on a boat stereo . . The other...
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    West Marine Price Matched Amazon

    Things like electronics I do shop there . Why? Garmin pretty much sets the price on their stuff meaning no matter where you go you pay the sane price. Given that ,why not shop there and get their points? I will turn around and buy new Shimano reels or a Star rod or the world's best anchor...
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    SmokyMtnGrady is Famous!!!

    I do have the only local Grady on Fontana. The little people in their pontoons and bass boats are like peasants to me. I have to keep up appearances.
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    SmokyMtnGrady is Famous!!!

    Yep, that was me! I contributed to the piece as well..you may remember a couple years back they did a lake issue . I wrote them ,which got published too, about how the Smokies have some nice lakes including the best hidden gem of Fontana! Thanks Parthary!
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    Updating stereo on boat 228

    No,no sub. I want one but just can't figure out where . If I was say 28 and single , a sub is must to impress the ladies at the sandbar or the nearby wake boat. Ever notice dudes in wake boats have like a 3 to 1 ratio of ladies to dudes? Why is that you ask? Scientific evidence says sub...
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    Updating stereo on boat 228

    Hey Guys: I got all my parts. I am going with a Fusion Apollo M690 hide away unit, 7.7 JL audio coax speakers for the inspection ports, JL Vex pods for the cockpit and ,Garmin GXM 54 XM sat receiver. The fusion has a built in class D amp with total output of 70 watts per channel at 280 watts...
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    Motor hole position on a bracket 228

    Hey Wrx, Whats the max RPM you are getting. I have yet to get my 4.2 to spin up past 5400. I have tried 3 blade yammy and a 4 blade power tech and both spin up to the same. My 3.3 would spin up to 6,100 . kY gets to that as well and he is on hole 3.
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    Drain plugs in rear deck scuppers?

    Rhylick, where again are you buying the flapper . Mine work 100% of the time just 60% of the time. It might be time to replace .