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    repowering 2001 282 sailfish

    I repowered my Sailfish in 2017 with F250. I had had it powered with F225s. The 225 were great engines for that boat and the 250s are a significant upgrade in terms or thrust and top end. Top end now is around 50 mph and it is seldom used at that speed but it is there if you need it. I opted for...
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    battery setup

    My Sailfish has 3 group 24 dual purpose batteries with the starboard engine and middle battery wired in parallel and the port to the port engine.
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    1999 Sailfish 273 vs the 2001 sailfish 282

    probably 1.6 to 2.0 MPG - 325-400 miles
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    2006 282 Refrigerator

    I shut mine off by the temperature / on off knob in the frig - yours should be top rear right hand corner. I had to replace mine last year and the new ones are AC/DC. If you are connected to shore power it by passes battery and 2 minutes after shore power is disconnected it automatically goes...
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    1999 Sailfish 273 vs the 2001 sailfish 282

    I have a 282 with 250 Yamaha 4 strokes and it is a very nice combination. I recently repowered from F225 and the added power is great. This past summer I helped a friend cruise a new to him 1999 272 with 200 HPDIs about 60 mile on his maiden voyage. The boats are very similar inside and out...
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    Re Power

    A guy in my marina ordered a new 34 foot Pursuit in September and he can't pick it up until May 2021. Boats and repowers are hot right now.
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    Gulfstream fish box

    You will love the the Gulfstream - Biggest 23 footer you can get!
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    Re-covering bolsters and rear seat on Gulfstream

    Some people prefer the screws, they say the bolsters slide up if they are not attached . I replaced mine with new bolsters from GW abut thbout 8 years ago and never repalced the screws. I have never had them slide up. They don't supply 2004 models new any longer. There are lots of places around...
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    New Guy thinking about buying a Gulfstream

    I had 04 Gulfstream with a single 225. I used it regularly in New England to fish the tuna grounds 20-30 miles it off shore. Great boat for fishing or cruising. It would have been nice to have twin 150's but i was satisfied with the 225. The single 300 would be good power but backing into a...
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    2000 islander

    Friend just got a 2019 similar for 19K no trailer and only 6oo hours on the engines. Overall excellent shape
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    where to get a bow filler cushion in MA?

    Depends on the age of your boat - newer models you may be able to order through the dealer from Grady. Older models best get a template or if you have an existing bring it to a local canvas/cushion shop. There are many in Massachusetts. Post your location and I'm sure many will reply with...
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    Captains Chairs Arm Rest

    Here is a 10 dollar fix - women's ankle sock in natural beige
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    HEAD

    Yup -Replace that almost every year as needed
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    HEAD

    I'm not sure how it happens either but when the water supply is shut off and I go through the flush cycle the pink stuff flows back in from the rim of the bowl and then goes down the drain. Someone posted a video of how a head pump functions a few weeks ago. The video showed how there is a valve...
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    HEAD

    I pump out holding tank then shut off water intake and add pink anti freeze and flush until the pink flows back into bowl. This is with electric flush.
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    ARM REST NEED TO BEREDONE

    I just use a pair of low cut socks works great and foe not grab tee shirts. They get dirty just wash then.
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    Spreader lights

    On most GWs the spreader is turned on by the switch on the dome light in the cabin. One side does the dome light and the other side the spreaders
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    US flag size and proper placement on 282 sailfish

    i have a wooden flag poke and a 16x24 flag. The pole sits in the middle rocket launcher it is secured with a wire tie through a hole drilled the bottom of the pole. The wire tie simply goes around the bottom cross bar in the rocket launcher. if you do not secure it, the flag and pole with fly...
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    Fresh water pump

    Sounds like the water tank is empty. The pumps pressure shut off valve/switch will not work if there is not water. Other than that the only thing I can suggest is to check the filter by pump it might be clogged with debris.