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  1. Capnjim7

    fender foolishness

    And never ever left the ladder down ....or the antenna up under that bridge either!
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    Removing 12v Fridge. UPDATE: New Cabinet Installed w Pics

    Thanks...pretty small unit...not pretty but very practical.
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    Seats for 92 Gulfstream?

    Call Rusty Ron's in Morehead City... He had some stock seats for a 232 awhile back.
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    Removing 12v Fridge. UPDATE: New Cabinet Installed w Pics

    Could you post some pics of your portable ac and details please? Additionally, I was just going to buy an Isothem from Rusty Ron's but may go with the storage box instead as well.
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    Curtains up or down

    Also...If you decide to not leave the curtains zipped in place take them off. If you roll your curtains up in a storm and leave them that way you will get moisture with salt and sand between them that will chafe. Then after the storm the heat from the sun will cause hazing and discoloration...
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    2006 300 Marlin

    With any boat in that age and price range...get a good hull survey (with moisture meter). If the boat has Yammies in the same year be sure they have had the exhaust tuners replaced. Although I'm currently in the 282 Sailfish phase of life, I previously owned a brand new 300 Marlin ('03) and...
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    Smoke and water from exhaust

    Hope you are right about the exhaust tuner. My 05 225s had buildup but no apparent decay with 300 hours. I had them both done to be sure and one of them was pitted so badly on replacement that I was told if I had done one more offshore fishing trip it would have failed. I hate to go to the...
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    282 Cockpit cover..

    And probably lighter than the old 250s...
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    Transducer placement 282 Sailfish

    Well.. based on the description it sure sounds like the fairing block is not required. IMHO The mounting pads in themselves should not produce turbulence. if the puck fits then the only thing you need to check is the location of the bronze livewell and saltwater washdown intakes. As long as...
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    282 Cockpit cover..

    Thanks for taking the time to send pics...we are in AB just up the beach a little ways. This is exactly what I needed. We were debating a sheet style cover vs. the snap style down each gunnels. I think I will copy your style but just use sand bags. We bottom fish a lot and snaps are death to...
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    Transducer placement 282 Sailfish

    I went through the same thing a few months back... I've got an 05 282. I just self installed a 1 KW 175B HW 20 degree offset. Its the bronze flush mount.. The 05 has a rear port compartment that is L shaped with a drop in removable bait bin. When you lift it out and look straight down I...
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    282 Cockpit cover..

    Anyone have a rear cockpit cover on a walk around? My wife and I are fabricating one and want to see how others are attaching theirs to the stern. There seems to be a wide range of possibilities from just a drape coming off the rear window curtain slides (which we are utilizing) to the...
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    Microwave for a 2002 330 Express?

    I'm thinking you could router a white 1/4 inch starboard trim frame pretty easliy...
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    2005 282 Sailfish Moisture Issue

    I just had mine done 3 months ago at Burleson Marine in Morehead City NC $1800.00 per side. I also was quoted up to 4k per side at other dealers...shop this. And hours means nothing with exhaust tuners. One of mine was so corroded that the mechanic told me that had I taken one more offshore...
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    2005 282 Sailfish Moisture Issue

    Tell them you are going to the grocery store via water! (reference your water trial) :)
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    Mounting Outriggers

    Could this base mount configuration simply be flat mounted on the hardtop? It appears that in the position of the photo (without the aluminum half rings) that the rigger pole would be upright while running and laid over to troll. You would just remove the poles during trailering which you...
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    2005 282 Sailfish Moisture Issue

    I think you should call Grady....I am almost certain that the hull is balsa cored from the water line to the gunnel. If you are hearing hyper-resinant sounds on percussion with high moisture readings then there is the possibility of delamination. Another resource for you to call is Woolard...
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    Mounting Outriggers

    What boat are you trying to mount them on Sean?
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    Can't find cabin rod holders!

    Hey there... I am almost positive I saw some at Rusty Ron's Marine Surplus in Morehead City NC. He is one of the best sources for surplus Grady parts since he and Barb buy pallets of stuff directly from Grady all the time.