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  1. ROBERTH

    Fresh water system leak

    Glad you found it. I have had that same leak before at the rear transom shower, but also had one behind the panel just behind the aft berth. That leaked a little over time and caused a major outbreak of mold which took a lot of work to kill. The clamp to the hose was loose. I now listen very...
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    how often do you run WOT

    I try to peg mine every time out when possible to blow out the carbon and I think it is a good engine check to see if she winds out properly. If it doesn't, then suspect fuel issues or other upcoming issues. Ran my former 986 omc seadrive the same way, being under powered on the previous boat...
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    Control Mold/Mildew

    Hey folks, checking back in regarding the dehumidifiers. The one I have is an Atlas and after 1 year, it quit. They replaced it under warranty. Now, after it finished off the last season and just fired it back up after freezing temps left, it just quit again. This time, I have found it is the AC...
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    Busted bow pulpit

    Renovator, you still out there? Just ran across this old post and curious to your outcome.
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    Evinrude G2's / Marlin 300....Splash day!

    Very nice indeed! That is good fuel numbers for a 30' at that speed! That is what I am getting with my rig so I am very impressed.
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    Swivel Rod Holder?

    I think that you have to assess whether this will put a rod in the way that you always have to move when gaffing a fish. I like the spacing I have, and the inserts allow you to move them to any rod holder you wish and if you don't want it to swivel, just remove it. The Lee is permanent and will...
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    Swivel Rod Holder?

    The inserts I have were purchased from Pinnacle from THT site. They work great! I installed 2 in the far aft rod holders that I installed a couple of years ago in the extreme corners and the lean to reach them can get tiring when cranking on a Hoo. I am on the list to get 2 more so I can put in...
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    2000 yamaha ox66 fuel

    Running racor 2 micron filters. Change every 100 hours. Startron Ring Free PLUS! Ethanol 87 octane No Issues so far with over 600 hours. Running higher octane fuels is proven to increase carbon deposits due to cooler combustion temps. Startron and Ring Free Plus both combat the ethanol...
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    Gulf Stream macerator

    I had a defective ball cock valve. The stem from the handle to the ball was corroded from electrolysis. When turning the handle, the ball remained closed.
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    272 Sailfish Radar Mounting

    I did a test to the side and it is amazing. WithIn a short distance I can see markers to the side, but forward is most critical as not to hit something with restricted visibility. Those that don't have to trailer can likely benefit, but I don't see how it can get much better than what these...
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    '99 272 Sailfish Cockpit Base Molding

    Interesting conversation here. I just removed my old aluminum trim that Grady installed with rivets. The walkaround to deck mount was loose and moving around so I had to remove some coring and epoxy and remount the hardtop stantions. Also replaced the 90 degree aluminum brace to keep the...
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    Sailfish Windlass Wiring

    Seems they did it a couple of ways. For me, being the cables were already at the rear transom area next to the batteries, I mounted the 50 amp breaker on the transom. Connected a short 2 gauge positive feed to the breaker and the other side with the cable running forward. Ground cable direct...
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    272 Sailfish Radar Mounting

    As I had posted before, the lowering was very important. Even now, I still have to be very careful and plan my routes. When I come up to some overhanging branches. I have to come nearly to a stop and crawl through so I don't damage the radome. I cover it with a canvas outboard cover to protect...
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    272 Sailfish Radar Mounting

    Hi Fred, I am not sure if or how different yours might be, but I flush mounted my lowrance 3G and it works perfectly. Here is a link to this discussion and pics.viewtopic.php?f=3&t=21797&p=133660&hilit=flush+mount+radar#p133660 Only thing I had to do was purchase a taller anchor light in which...
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    Sailfish Windlass Wiring

    Mine had it there factory installed. I was able to find it rolled up and labelled near where the batteries are located. Also, was able to reach around under the deck in the anchor locker area and find the other end.
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    '99 272 Sailfish Cockpit Base Molding

    A pic would help to understand and then might generate more feedback. Is this the aluminum painted trim or the stick on vinyl trim?
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    Transom mounted transducer location w/ grady drive?

    I mounted mine a few inches from the drain plug which would in this case for you, put the tducer directly under the bracket so you would not get any spray on the engine.
  18. ROBERTH

    Marlin 300 - Evinrude G2 * Updated 4/1/15

    Awesome color choice! Seems to blend with the Grady really well.
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    What to do with carpet at helm/cockpit?

    I just finished ripping mine out while performing some surgery on hardtop mounts being loose due to water intrusion. Cut out the wet wood and epoxied in new with layers of 1708. The new carpet was installed using the spray adhesive and looks great!. I would definitely try some strong carpet...