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  1. PointedRose

    Trailer tires?

    Are you just replacing the one tire? If you aren’t planning long distance trips you’d be fine with something cheaper, no doubt. Your other 3 tires may last a while yet, so I’d probably just get something similar to what your have and at some point down the road just replace them all. what...
  2. PointedRose

    Replacement Upper Bunk for 232 Gulfstream

    Perhaps GW customer service can help in providing you with dimensions
  3. PointedRose

    Updating 1988 242G

    When it comes to the wood trim, a power wash generally helps to prep the surface, then minor sanding, then ideally a tack cloth to remove dust, acetone wipe down and then you are good to apply varnish (or oil). Use throw away gloves all the time ideally to prevent skin oils from fouling things up
  4. PointedRose

    Updating 1988 242G

    I use Epifanes varnish on teak. It’s time intensive but comes out quite nice. All in the prep work (power wash, spot sanding, acetone wipe down) then up to 8-12 coats using less thinner with each coat. Teak oil cleans up nice, it’s easier to use but doesn’t last as long and doesn’t have the same...
  5. PointedRose

    How do you raise and lower this light?

    Looks like a Phillips head screw should be loosened on the side and then you should be able to adjust? It looks like that screw tightens two pieces with interlocking teeth when screwed in? might be that there was originally a thumb screw that was lost and replaced with a Phillips head screw...
  6. PointedRose

    Repowering a 2003 208 adventure

    Can you measure the existing motor? edit - this is how to measure https://boatbuildercentral.com/support-tutorials/Tutorials/outboard-shaft-lengths-and-transoms.pdf
  7. PointedRose

    1993 Johnson 175 Stalling in Reverse.

    Is the throttle adjustment cable set correctly?
  8. PointedRose

    Trailer

    Unpopular opinion- you can find a used trailer. You just have to inspect closely and not overpay and expect to replace some parts. Are you comfortable inspecting a used trailer and then fitting it to your boat? Including getting tongue weight correct?
  9. PointedRose

    Came close to sinking my 330 yesterday

    Scary, glad you were able to get back in safe with everyone and everything in tact
  10. PointedRose

    retractable cabinet door sticking

    https://a.co/d/5Kmd3qA
  11. PointedRose

    Orange fuel/Water?

    I think it’s worth investing in a small 6 gal fuel tank to run engines on fresh gas while working on the old fuel tank. When I was trying to get rid of old gas, my marina wouldn’t take it, even though they dispose of oil, because gas is more combustible. The harbor master said to put the old gas...
  12. PointedRose

    What is a 228 windshield worth?

    I think the issue you may run into is that it’s unlikely to sell anywhere except CA. Shipping would be a challenge otherwise. And so, a limited market of potential buyers. May be a needle in a haystack to find the right buyer. Maybe a trade might be an option.
  13. PointedRose

    PSA: check your anchor bolt

    Personally I would try to find a different swivel to limit the chances. Then use a shackle with monel seizing wire like family affairs picture there is this one from WM.. i think on my rig is a swivel with no bolt… will check if i can find… tbh i think most anchor setups I’ve used didn’t...
  14. PointedRose

    Pulling the trigger on a pilot house on the 228

    Looks great, nice work
  15. PointedRose

    fuel tank securing, what bolts to use?

    Use tefgel for stainless to aluminum and it’ll help prevent galvanic corrosion
  16. PointedRose

    Installing a boat table

    https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/capri-26/interior/table-leg-with-bracket/ this site has brackets too. Can use a pipe cutting tool to shorten the leg to size https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-30/interior/table-mounting-bracketsc-22-c-25-c-27-c-30/
  17. PointedRose

    Help with 232 Gulfstream

    I think you are spot on with 4 blade… many folks here have consulted with Ken at Prop gods and gotten the desired results with him
  18. PointedRose

    270 Islander Rebuild

    I suspect that whoever did your canvas could just replace the shock cord/bungee and restitch and you’d be good to go. Looks like the nets themselves don’t have holes
  19. PointedRose

    Stupid Question??

    https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/should-i-drop-insurance-in-the-winter.34051/ Also, does your marina/storage require that they are also named within the insurance policy?
  20. PointedRose

    Looking to buy a Sailfish or Marlin - Washington State

    See if you can negotiate a price reduction and get a quote from uship to get it delivered to you