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My '86 Offshore had the same problem. The previous owner tried using Spar Varnish. Everywhere the sun hit it all the varnish peeled off. I ended up pulling the trim off the rear and sanding it down and using teak oil, but like others will say it doesn't last long in the salt environment. I...

I'll have to reconsider for next year!

Already all trapped up. Our neighbor is down there all the time and keeps a good eye on things, so I am not too worried about it. I also built a strong back so the snow does not pile up, total cost around $50 for everything. Only issue I had one year was leaving it too short and the wind...

I will look when I head down there Saturday to put the tarp on. I was shocked it didn't have a drain too and kept looking for it figuring it was hiding somewhere. Even my father looked and didn't see it. The heater looks like a residential hot water heater shrunk down. I would say it was...

On my 86 Offshore I was able to access them all with the existing deck plates. I had some scrapped up arms and had to try bending them ways I didn't know my arms could bend but I got it done. I remember there were 3 in a close group on the offshore and it was easier to replace them all...

I finally made it down tot he Cape to wineries the boat, or at least most of it. Between work and other obligations it took a little longer than I would have liked. What I found out was there is not a drain on the hot water tank. The way it was plumed a hot and cold ran by it, and there was a...

This is just an educated guess after fighting a different problem on the oil system on a 1994 150hp yamaha I had. Maybe the trim sensor switch is in the stuck down position, they usually get cruddy and stay down or break off. When the switch is down the oil system works normally, when it is up...

1998Sailfish Those are great photos. That is pretty much what I would like to do. i assume you made that plastic housing, what type of material is that and do you need anything special to bend it? The current electronics are mounted in that location, but not flush mounted, so they are...

From experience with my diesel truck the black smoke is caused when it is under load. If it seems to be more than should be expected you may have an air restriction issue where the motor is starving for air when it's working hard. I knows it's kinda apples to oranges but the only time my truck...

I am looking to upgrade the old electronics in my Sailfish over the winter. I would like to flush mount a GPS/FF unit in the lower electronics box. I was looking for some photos here to see how big of a unit I can fit without any major modifications. I did see someone here mounted one where...

I was planning on heading down the Cape tomorrow to sort this all out and report back, but between the weather and realizing I have a final paper due tomorrow night and not Sunday night like I thought that will not be happening. I ordered a new hand pump for the jacobson toilet since the old...

Thanks for the replies. I plan on going down to the boat the end of this week (I live about 90min from where I keep it at my parents Cape house). I did not notice a drain on the hot water heater and I felt all around, I thought this seemed odd. I will probably build a bypass setup like the...

I have never had a boat with this many systems that need attention for the winter months. I am very familiar with the motors and what to do there, it's the water systems. The manual says for the fresh water system to just let it run dry and that is enough, but I question if that is really...

1. Fire93Medic 2. Andrew 3. 1999 272 Sailfish 4. Twin 1999 Yamaha Saltwater Series II OX66 225hp

We almost bought a 1999 272 8 years ago and the deal fell through. I ended up buying a house instead so I guess that was the better choice anyways. 5-6 boats later, from a 17' Whaler to a 24' GW Offshore, I slowly moved up into one and picked it up yesterday. It is a 1999 272 Sailfish with...

Thanks for the replys. I actually found one in Falmouth for a very reasonable price that has been well taken care of overall. A few issues like the hardtop which I saw on all of them and the bolsters need work. I took it for a ride today and plan on bringing her around to my mooring Friday. The...

I have posted a few times about upgrading to a 272. I have looked at two this past week and am waiting to hear back on my offer on one of them. On both I noticed all the painted surfaces like the hardtop and bait well door was in questionable shape. The hardtop was most concerning. The paint or...

Thanks for the detailed information on the motors! The seller seemed like a great guy and he had nothing to hide. I guess my main concern is figuring out a price where it would be fair for the both of us. It would not make sense to buy the boat and be into it for more money then if I was to...

I have posted recently about wanting a 272 Sailfish or Islander for my next boat purchase. I do not hate my Offshore now, but wouldn't mind upgrading so I am not desperate and am looking for that "great deal". I came across a 2000 272 Sailfish that was damaged from a nearby boat fire. The...

My Yamaha 150 was getting a little water in the lower unit, but not a lot. I had the lower unit off and in the back of the truck in the sun and noticed oil was oozing out of the shift shaft plastic plate. Bought the o ring and replaced it and it seemed to be fine after that, the old one was...