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  1. Seafarer_Bob

    90" Garmin Kraken on 228

    Jay, I'll send you a DM about mailing the template but it's really easy to make if you have a router. The template I made does not have mounting holes so you can just flip it over if installing to starboard but I'd recommend against it. It won't matter for operating at slow speed but it will...
  2. Seafarer_Bob

    Helm seats

    OMER, Are these seats the same height as the OEM seats? I'm 5'9" and when I'm seated now up on plane I have just enough clearance to comfortably see over the dash/bow. I saw in one of the responses there was not enough room to stand between the helm and the seat to use it as a leaning post in...
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    Modern 228 helm seats?

    Luckydude, I'm researching seat upgrades and came across this. FYI a Yetti / RTIC 45 qt cooler fits perfect in the space between the helm and the chair. Need to slide it out to get a beverage but and I'm able to comfortably rest one or both of my feet on it while operating the boat.
  4. Seafarer_Bob

    NJ fishing reports

    We left the Highlands at 6 and picked up a couple more snappers. Rolled into AP around 9. Lots of Whales and good bait but no major tuna marks, trolled till 11 and setup for chunking. About noon the deep snapper on 40 floro went off, 60ish yellowfin in the box. Just after we boated it had...
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    NJ fishing reports

    I fished Little Italy this afternoon, think I saw Skunk running through just as we were getting there, maybe 3 other boats. Started trolling, good marks in the middle water column but all we caught on the troll were false albacore. Started chunking / jigging a live snapper got hit but pulled...
  6. Seafarer_Bob

    2002 Seafarer Trolling Motor install advice

    I deleted the porta potty and mounted (2) 36v / 60AH lithium batteries (in parallel) on the floor, put the on/off switch and 60 amp breaker on the port side wall next to the 1" wire hole i drilled for wiring. I installed a Monster Marine Ultimate "on the run charger" under the starboard stern...
  7. Seafarer_Bob

    Seafarer 228 Electronics

    I was inspired when I saw there was enough room for two 8610 xsv's. It was tight but also managed to squeeze the radio in the top compartment too.
  8. Seafarer_Bob

    Pulling the trigger on a pilot house on the 228

    Thanks for explaining. I went with a custom fold down that locks together when up and down. I'm still about 8" under the 13' 6" DOT limit so it's always on the roof and seems very solid
  9. Seafarer_Bob

    Giant blue fin

    Thanks Fin-Alley! I'll text you my info and look forward to meeting you. I just had my right shoulder operated on 7 weeks ago, right now a bluegill would be struggle.
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    Giant blue fin

    Nice boat. I met you briefly one morning as we were heading out and I'll say say hi the next time I see you. We have house in Nags we rent all summer so I'm there spring and fall when it's vacant. I keep my boat in OC MD in the summer but not moving it until after Memorial day.
  11. Seafarer_Bob

    Giant blue fin

    Is your boat a couple down from to Keith on the Bite Me?
  12. Seafarer_Bob

    Pulling the trigger on a pilot house on the 228

    I have the same question and don't understand how it could be the same height. Does the crows nest fold or is it removable for trailering?
  13. Seafarer_Bob

    Insulation

    I dont catch a much as Mr Skunk but the insulation just sits on top of the ice and cleans up easy. I actually don't cut it to fit, I just fold it over a couple few times for thickness and the extra width helps seal. I usually get a full season out of a piece before I chuck it and a roll goes...
  14. Seafarer_Bob

    Insulation

    This is what I do in all my coolers.
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    Seafarer 228 Electronics

    Really like it, nice job! I'm considering adding a second 8610xsv and wondering where you put the VHF. I don't have an overhead box under my roof so my initial thought was I'd separate the two gagues in the upper compartment and put the VHF between them. Ps: I mounted my fusion radio on the...
  16. Seafarer_Bob

    228 Seafarer upgrades questions. MFDs - 2 9s? 1 12" or 16"? Auto-deploy trolling motor and shaft length?

    Yes I bought the foot pedal, haven't used it yet but it fits in the walkway behind the anchor locker no problem. Probably only fish shallows and structures from the bow, sight fish cobia and tarpon from the roof, offshore wreck and reef from the stern. So many fish, so little time.
  17. Seafarer_Bob

    Fell MOB+ vs ACR OLAS Guardian

    I bought the Fell last year but haven't gotten around to installing it yet. Saw there's minimum distance requirements from other equipment so trying to decide where to put it, probably in the cabin to keep it protected and save real-estate at the helm.
  18. Seafarer_Bob

    228 Seafarer upgrades questions. MFDs - 2 9s? 1 12" or 16"? Auto-deploy trolling motor and shaft length?

    I flush mounted a 10" Garmin 8610XSV, think I have room for a second one but it'll require a little cutting on the sides. Just installed a Garmin Trolling Motor on the bow and probably going all in with Panoptics live scope. If so I'm considering a surface mount MFD so I can rail mount it on...
  19. Seafarer_Bob

    90" Garmin Kraken on 228

    Just added a folding cobia tower to my 228 and the 90" Garmin trolling motor install is coming along. Went with a 3/8" aluminum plate hung off the pulpit and seems really solid. Thought I could get by without cutting the rail but not happening. Can anyone tell me what parts I need to hinge...
  20. Seafarer_Bob

    228G Seafarer Cabin Window Hinge

    You may need to buy the entire window but the GW parts diagram should give you a part number if its sold separately. Any dealer can order it IF it's still available.