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This is exactly my thoughts, if I can fix it easily, then I want to because...well everything should work right. :) But if not, no worries as I can look back at it as I did with my previous boat that had no indicator. :D

Got the gauges refurbished.

More work getting done.

Thank you, I like starting with the easy stuff! I'll check that today.

03 282 with original engines and gauges. When I purchased it the gauges were unreadable. I sent them to a place to get refurbished. They did a great job and they look and work perfectly except, the starboard tach has the trim indicator shows the motor trimmed up all the way and does not change...

Great discussion guys, and thank you all for the input. I do have 4200, 5200, Life Seal and Life Caulk on hand. Now it's time to pick the best one.

Thank you all for the input. If the tabs are stainless, I wonder why they were painted in the first place. The paint was flaking off. Look at the link above, I think I'll just clean them good and leave them. This boat will not stay in the water, it will be stored indoors and will be washed down...

Thanks guys, I'll clean it all up and get a better look at it. So the "paint" on the trim tabs is flaking off, any recommendation on a paint for them?

So I loosened the 2 lower screws and water streamed down the bunk to the ground. Made a wet mark about the size of a quarter. Not sure if it actually came out of the holes, or was between the plate and hull.

Yes it is the ones mounted to the bottom of the hull. I just took the starboard side off and water actually dripped out. So, I don't have to drill out and re-glass? That would be awesome news!

I finally got to this issue. Pulled the port side trim tab and using the q-tip and paper towel I was able to determine there is moisture in most the the mounting screw holes. Now what? As a reminder the surveyor suggesting pulling the trim tabs, drill the mounting holes bigger, and putting...

Me too!

Newwiremarine.com has rocker style switches that turn off once you release them.

No they actually rely on them while traveling………

Probably wont help, but here are a few. I guess I didn't get any of it finished. I'll have to take some.

Actually the IPAD that are cell capable have a GPS antenna, That is all you need so cell service doesn't matter. Just like your chart plotter using GPS.

Yes, I still have the new simrad that has navigation. So I will use the IPAD for nav and the simrad for fish finding. If I have an issue with the IPAD I can use the simrad or even my phone that has the same capability as the IPAD.

Thank you for the comment. I guess time will tell, but I do follow several yachting channel that sail the vast oceans and rely on IPADs or phone for navigation.

So I came across this idea which gives me navigation and saves me a lot of $$ verse a second graph. I hope this can help others.

Here is a before and after, I used newwiremarine.com as well. I built the new panel there and got the switch rockers from them and rewired it myself. The 3 old switches on there are current not to any thing. I'll replace them with new ones once I add more electronics.