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    Radar

    Mine is mounted directly to the front of the hardtop and works fine. Most of the Sailfishes are mounted this way in my area.
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    Yamaha hdpi or 4 stroke

    Hi - I have had a 200 HP HPDI and Now F225 Four strokes. The HPDI was an amazing engine for my 1985 Seafarer ( Repower). The HPDI was fuel efficient, virtually smokeless, quit and very fast out of the hole. Overall a very reliable engine. As previous posters noted keep away from the 300 HPDI as...
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    2002 282 coming pads

    When you get the coming pads of the brackets they hang on might be rusted through. I replace my 2004 pads and the brackets were flaking apart they were so rusted. Grady dealer had them in stock - Good luck
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    Stripe Decal Patches?

    That is a great run for your boat. My first GW was a 1985 Seafarer. I recall the year I sold it (2004) we had it all cleaned and waxed someone at the launch ramp asked if it was a brand new boat. The boat is still running today. Good Luck with the boat and Happy New Year!
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    Stripe Decal Patches?

    I have gone over some spots that needed repair and I did not like the results. The new decal shows the bad spot as an indentation. I have never replaced the entire stripe but have done 3 or 4 feet. Remove the old stripe and just lay in the new. Never had a color issue with fading and the boat is...
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    How to operate my Water heater?

    Pretty simple - I am commenting from a Sailfiisg perspective but I believe they are similar. First and most important ensure that you have water in the tank. Just run the hot water until cold flows through the faucets. Next you turn on power sources, Wait about 20 minutes and you will...
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    Fuel Tank overflow when filling GW Sailfish 272 1998

    Had the issue of fuelnot flowing in with a Mako yoears ago. The issue turned out to be an old fuel hose and it was basically collapsing. The vents were fine - good luck
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    First Grady, Winterizing question

    The saltwater pumps and fresh water system have to be drained and or treated with pink anti freeze. If you have a windshield washer be sure to pump some anti freeze through that line to. Good luck
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    1991 GW Sailfish Sitting heavy at stern in water

    Before re-powering with 4 stroke engines you may want to check with your dealer. I was told once the older sterns were not able to handle the increased torque of the 4 strokes? Not sure if the bracket mitigates this issue. good luck
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    Gulfstream outboard weight/HP limit

    See many rigged like this - they do look low when sitting at a mooring but that is just compare to one's with a single 225 of 250. owners that have the twin set up love them on the Gulfstream.
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    Gulfstream outboard weight/HP limit

    See many rigged like this - they do look low when sitting at a mooring but that is just compare to one's with a single 225 of 250. owners that have the twin set up love them on the Gulfstream.
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    Gulfstream outboard weight/HP limit

    See many rigged like this - they do look low when sitting at a mooring but that is just compare to one's with a single 225 of 250. owners that have the twin set up love them on the Gulfstream.
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    Gulfstream outboard weight/HP limit

    See many rigged like this - they do look low when sitting at a mooring but that is just compare to one's with a single 225 of 250. owners that have the twin set up love them on the Gulfstream.
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    Collinite Pre-Wax Cleaner: Anyone Using?

    This was the first year I used the cleaner and the wax and I could not be happier with the outcome. One thing I noticed after a long hot summer the is the boat is much easier to keep clean particularly the hull water scum line. I was swimming last week and went around the boat with a soft scrub...
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    Clean Armrest

    If it is the classic discoloring on the helm chairs they cannot be cleaned - GW dealers have a rubber covering that can be slid over the old arm rest. The only draw back to them is they are like magnets to cotton tees every time you squeeze buy. They look good and seem to last. If they are just...
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    226 Discontinued??

    MagicBill - I am with you on the cabin issue - we must be a dying breed, however, I do see a lot of GW look-a-likes entering the field ?
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    226 Discontinued??

    I hope GW has done their research - it would appear to me that their is a big void in the WA Cabin . First they eliminated the popular Sailfish and replace it with the Chesapeake and now both are gone. it is a big stretch to go from a Journey to a Marlin both in overall size and price.
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    Gulfsteam 232 Wipers, water hookup

    My guess is the valve to run the wiper spay is stuck open. On my Sailfish it is a small white plastic knob to the right of the helm controls. Water pressure has to be on to work but it should not spray unless you turn the valve on.
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    Replacement Decals / Stripes

    I have done a couple of feet. not sure I would want to tackle the whole boat. The decals have a two sided peel off film. I found getting the outside film off to be the toughest. Not even sure how I did it but it takes a while how to get it to peel off without taking the decal too. If you don't...
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    Mitcher T Paint Job

    The boat looks great. Can't wait to see the finished job. Good luck