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  1. Seafarer_Bob

    Cabbin window gaskets? - Seafarer 228

    I ended up removing and Re caulking the window which addressed the poor fit. Then just glued in auto glass weather strip and applied a thin layer of silicone lubricating gel on top. Not sure how well it'll hold up but it actually worked pretty well last season at a fraction of the cost of...
  2. Seafarer_Bob

    Updating stereo on boat 228

    I'm sort of in the opposite situation, I ditched the old lady a few years ago, now my new GF wants better tunes. Also, out at dinner a few weeks ago the only question her friend had about the boat was if it have good tunes so there you go. The X wouldn't have known what a sub was and doubt I'd...
  3. Seafarer_Bob

    Updating stereo on boat 228

    Looking forward to seeing pics. Assuming you mean the 7.7's are going in the cockpit inspection ports facing back, I'll be interested to hear how they fit and sound. No Sub? I'm looking for a sub that will fit in the inspection / pump access port under the copilot seat. Good luck on your...
  4. Seafarer_Bob

    Updating stereo on boat 228

    Are these photos two different install options?
  5. Seafarer_Bob

    Updating stereo on boat 228

    Thank you for this link. This is generally what I'm thinking about speaker placement but those forward speakers under the helm are lower than I'd like and I often keep bags or a small cooler on the floor there which would further interfere with the sound. As an alternative I may install the...
  6. Seafarer_Bob

    Drilling rod holder holes in the 228 transom cap

    That's where I installed mine. The ones you show in the photo look really short and I absolutely would not remove the pins. I installed the longer 90 degree Lee HD holder and the my only regret is they slightly interfere with the seat cushions but I can still squeeze the cushions in place. I...
  7. Seafarer_Bob

    Updating stereo on boat 228

    Following. Unless I see a better solution I'm planning to install two speakers in the aft facing inspection plate holes, one in the access plate hole for the fresh water pump under the co-pilot seat, and cut one new hole under the pilot seat. I do like the idea of having them facing forward...
  8. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    Glad you decided not to go today, looking out the window the ocean looks pretty angry right now so I'm sure there's a few out there paying the price. We ran through little Italy on the way in. There were a few boats on that lump 3 miles SE of humpty. We marked pretty good so put the spread...
  9. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    We left Highlands at 4am yesterday and made it to the AP a little after 6 and there was already about 100 boats. Trolled, chunked, and chucked, until 1 without a sniff, a few boats caught but it was slow. So we ran to Resor and 15 into the troll the green wide tracker got hit and we landed a...
  10. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    I thought I already replied to this so sorry if this is a duplicate. I'm bringing 2 butters, 1 sardine and I'm going to try to fill my well with peanuts and snappers tomorrow. Running to Resor, troll until I find something, chunk and jig, repeat. Humpty is on my way home so if all else...
  11. Seafarer_Bob

    anchor/anger management

    I switched to a Mantis 2 for my pulpit / windlass anchor which sticks quickly and holds great in sand. My anchor hatch also has chocks under the lid which holds a decent size Danforth which is my beach anchor which I rig breakaway when I'm fishing on a craggy bottom. When I beach / stern...
  12. Seafarer_Bob

    Added a second spare

    I have two on mine also. A couple years ago I got a flat about 3 hours into my trip and didn't want to drive without a spare so wasted about 3 hours trying to find a replacement. II mounted one on the frame and one on the upright which I use as sort of a step ladder for getting in and out of...
  13. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    The Windy and Wind Alert apps give 7 day models that are fairly accurate and I cross reference them with NOAA which is currently calling for 5 to 10 kits and 3'-4' swell out to 1000 fathoms. A big comfort factor I like is a prolonged period of calm and a southerly wind for my return so I'm not...
  14. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    If the forecast holds it looks like we're running to the Atlantic Parking lot Saturday or maybe Sunday. I'm sure it'll be a circus out there but I'm busy the next couple weeks and can't pass a window like this, anyone else?
  15. Seafarer_Bob

    Garmin 8616xvs upgrade on 275 tournament

    Looks great and nice fit. My brother has two 8616's on his new Regulator and I'm so impressed I just bought an 8610 and some extras for my Seafarer. The 8610 flush mounts similarly in my dash compartment with no cutting and looks like I'll have just enough room to fit the Garmin AIS radio...
  16. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    Thanks, I sort of talked my brother into upgrading his boat this year so he bought a new 28 Regulator with every option he could get. The only stipulation was WE had to use it and catch a couple tuna this year ✔.
  17. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    We cleared NY harbor at about 4 this morning and made it to little Italy just as it was getting light. The ocean was glassy but a 3' swell kept us under 25kts or we'd launch on the bigger waves. We jigged with the fleet until about 8 but heard a couple people catching on the troll so we...
  18. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    My bad and correct, these were Atlantic Bonito https://g.co/kgs/Hf93PU which is different than Oceanic Bonito which I actually like for sushi if fresh. I'm broiling some for dinner but not overly enthusiastic about it but we'll see. From reading the FB reports it sounds like a few Bluefin...
  19. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    We ran out of Atlantic Highlands on my brother's new non Grady to the Humpty Dumpty this morning. New boat so we waited until first light to run so arrived a little after 6. Saw a couple boats hooked up but didn't see any major action and the fleet seemed to scatter by 7. No tuna for us but...
  20. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    Congrats, I've heard there are some nicer ones out there. We're you also chunking or just Jigging? We're going to Humpty Dumpy on my brother's (Regulator 28) early Friday AM (along with the rest of NJ...) and hopefully Resor or AP on Saturday or Sunday whichever day gives us the better window...