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Maybe one could add a small mounting area to the aluminum mounting plate just out to the side and mount the nav light there where it could be seen fully. Hard to see how that would work based on the pics, but something to think about.

Nice work! This looks like same install would work for my 92 252G Sailfish. What type of charger and where did you mount it? I think I could mount a 36v in my forward locker as it comes back pretty far and is very deep. To me, the hardest part is trying to figure out the rails and parts to...

Why not cut across the gunnels just forward of the livewell boxes. Much less re-glass work.

I filled in mine with a piece of oak wood made as a wedge to fit as a filler, then after grinding bad areas and surfaces to allow a bond, I used structural fiberglass filler and then sanded smooth. Added a thin layer of marine bondo to fill in any perfections and then painted with Interlux. I...

You might find that some of the original screw holes are corroded or stripped out. I purchased new white screw in covers from West Marine and drilled new holes and tapped. Came out great and the seal great. No water so far has come inside the bracket since I installed them. I used 3M4000 UV to...

For running to the ramp a few miles away, never go over 50mph, no issue keeping them up. Running for 3 hours at 70mph, remove front curtains and leave up side curtains. I never use rear curtains. So far, seems ok. I have left up the front once or twice, but they take a beating and the bugs can...

Consider the torque differences between the 4cyl vs 6cyl. The Merc 200 has more than the Zuki. Depends on what you care about. Has been heavily debated in other posts so you can search and find more details and info. For me, the closest HP to Torque and weight comparison is the Mercury 200 vs...

I had an update to this issue I finally resolved the issue with leaking water into the bracket. Maybe I posted on another thread, but for this thread, the solution for me after all the sealing with caulk and still getting water, the culprit was the inspection plates on the top of the bracket. I...

Do it right. Remove the platform, cut the skin off bottom and remove all the balsa in there. Replace, reglass and you will carve off unwanted weight and get more strength. There are some links on here where some of us including me have done this already. I cut 60#'s off my platform once I...

Each boat is different. I had added 2 more Group 31 batteries for a total of 4 in the bilge area when I got the boat and it did lower enough that when I stood in the corner rear, water would come up some in the scuppers. I added about 50#'s in the bow, plus added Lewmar windlass and 600' rode...

Bronze wool will get the job done and help to polish the glass at the same time. I never had any luck with any of the suggested chemicals.

I installed an additional Rule 2000gph in the bilge with the float switch higher on the same shelf my oil tanks sit on. Probably 3 or 4 inches above hull bottom. I made a PVC shelf and used 5200 to seal it to the floor. Sanded floor, wiped clean with acetone to give best bond. The PVC is easy to...

I went from a 20' bowrider to the '92 252G Sailfish. I love the layout and this series years model. I tow with a Ford Excursion with 6.8l V10 engine rated to tow 11K. It does a great job in the Carolinas, not too hilly. However, this Sailfish is a beast to tow. I love the towing, to me it is...

Well folks, got the GY Endurance tires installed! Hoping for another 4 years + trouble free for tire issues! Had to take the tires off and take into the store due to it was raining and they wouldn't go out in the rain, but I did it myself. Could change a tire in about 5 minutes using the...

I wonder if there is a way to place some type of small diameter spacer on the ram so that it limits how far it can move to full extent? Like maybe an O-Ring or something, but prefer something that could be installed without dis-assembly. Something that would clamp on the ram for example.

My Lowrance pilot one system does the same thing. Once it goes hard over, it will get stuck. Just thought that was part of the hydraulics angle of the tie rod. Just a manual turn of the wheel, it will unstick and not have any issue unless it has to go hardover again. Only does it on one side...

Be careful how high you mount it. In my case, I am hitting trees with it constantly so have to choose carefully what roads I drive on. Anytime you start to get up around 13' or higher, you are high risk for losing or damaging your radar.

Damn nice rig! I have family in Richmond area also. Been a long time since I have been there. Go to Lexington/Wilmore at least once per year.

Yeah, the Marathon sounds familiar. My rig is so heavy, I have to stay very diligent on tires and hubs. How many years do you go before changing KY? By the way, I am from Lexington originally. I would have never thought to trailer a boat to the coast from there back when I lived in Ky. Those...

I re-read Smoky's experience and know Ky tows a lot, so will definitely go with the GY Endurance this time around. I do know GY has the knowledge to build a great trailer tire. Back in 1986, I bought a 20' boat/trailer that had those stupid balloon style tires on the Rolls Axle trailer. Forget...