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    Leak inside Cabin

    Hardtop supports are a common spot. - these leaks are hard to find because the water could be coming in from a number of sources and running across the cabin liner to that spot
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    1999 272 Sailfish bow hatch "arm"

    I did mine this past year - many supplier out there - google bomar hatch arm. Come as a kit all the parts needed . 15 minute fix. Got mine through amazon for $25.
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    Cup holder’s ... where to buy ?

    i have had 316 SS cup holders for 3 years and they are are still perfect with no staining or rust
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    Documented vessle vs state registration

    Massachusetts does not require a registration if the boat is documented. One of the few rules Massachusetts get right. My boat was bought new so I just transferred the documentation and renamed it. Very easy process and they are very efficient about renewal each year. Seems like a 2 or 3 day...
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    Storing Batteries on Concrete? Yeah or Nay?

    Same here disconnect the leads, wire tie all wires that go to each terminal so you have an easy reconnect in the spring
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    Yamaha motor availability

    I got twin Yamahas a few years ago and the port engine was back ordered 3 months. The dealer was able to get the extended warranty but it was not automatic he had to do some follow-up with Yamaha. Good tip as I just assumed rhe warranty would be retro-active. At the time Saltwater series props...
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    87 sailfish front window cabin replacement

    Taylor Made and http://www.marineglassspecialties.com/HTML/MGS Water Bonnet.html They do flat and curved windshields and great to work with
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    265 Express Head

    Sound like it could be the joker valve. The joker is a one way valve that prevents backflow into the head. The routinely wear out and need to be replaced every couple of years. Easy repair at the head itself. about $15 at West Marine or Amazon
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    What are you paying for insurance?

    $1389 for a Travelers policy - value 120K - 6 months in water Nov-April on land
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    Water pump on F250 4.2

    I have a pair of the F250s 4.2L and the stream is a bit light. When flushing the engines I often seen one side or the other peeing. While running it is still not what you would consider a strong stream, guess its just the design. Mine are 3 years old and have had one water pump change out, No...
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    Cut, buff, wax.

    Looks like show room condition!
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    Battery charger issues

    I replace mine 2 years ago with this model. My setup is two batteries in parallel and one single. Guest 2722-B Crusing Series Marine Battery Charger (12/24-Volt, 30-Amps 15/15, Double Output)
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    Rubber bumpers or stoppers

    I got them from Lowes. The original were black and were statring to leave black stains running from them, The Lowes ones are off white and are a perfect match for GW color
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    repowering 2001 282 sailfish

    My 250 Yamaha on a Sailfish have 151/2 x 17 and i get 6000 RPMS and get close to 50 mph.I had 15 1/4 and they only delivered aound 5400 RPMs. Both were 3 blade
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    Converting refrigerator from dc to ac/dc

    I replaced my Isothern OEM on a 2004 Sailfish with a new one last year and it came as AC/DC. I had to add an outlet in refigerator cabinet to accomodate the new one. An easy fix since there was an electrical cabin outlet that backed into the the refrigerator cabinet space. The new Frig was the...
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    Superstitions

    Never heard of this one. Banana ban begins this spring!
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    Boat Insurance

    My insurance covers the boat in the water from May-October and November-April on the hard. Travelers Insurance
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    Heading to the coast - take .. 328,608 ;)

    Boat looks in great shape!
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    Hailing port

    I was saw a 65 footer in Nantucket once with a home port of Sparta, NJ. I lived in Sparta for 6 years and knew it 50+ miles from the nearest body of water that could accomodate 65 footer! So I guess it's owners choice
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    Cockpit light replacement

    My dome light has a lens that u pry out. It is snug but gentle persuasion with a small screw driver should get the lens to pop. There is also a version that the lens twists 1/4 inch and pops out. If you have 3 smalll slots on the body of the light these are where the tabs on the lense get...