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    removing bottom paint question

    yea, i pretty much sensed it would be a lot of work and still may not come out really nice. so, the search for no bottom paint will continue, thanks all
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    removing bottom paint question

    have only had direct experience with non-painted bottoms as my GW is rack stored 12 months of the year. So, am toying with the idea of going up in size and there are several interesting used boat deals - some with bottom paint. Now I don't need bottom paint, don't like the look, and don;t want...
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    advance 257 with F250 performance

    thanks everyone, appreciate the input
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    advance 257 with F250 performance

    am considering going up to an advance (from my 222 fisherman) and want to get experiences from those of you who have / had advances - either with twins or single F250's. I have the website and yamahas performance charts etc, but want to get some real world expereinces if possible. some say...
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    222 fisherman issues

    I too have a ('04) 222 with F225 I picked up last spring and ran it all last season. I've had 6 people (adults) with 1/2 tank and it does not ride that low where it overwhelmes the stern scuppers (the 6 of us had to be close to 1200 lbs as several are large people). And I also frequently...
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    sunglass tint / color preference

    Question isnt about your favorite brand, but lens color / tint preference. the barnd I'm contemplating has gray, copper, blue and green mirror - and I've tried the blue and liked them (was a sunny day on and near the water). that said, whats been others experiences for other conditions...
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    metric or english fasteners?

    thanks guys
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    metric or english fasteners?

    actually 2 questions regarding GW and Yamaha (new to both). do they use english or metric fasteners? boat (222 fisherman) and motor (225 hp 4 stroke) are 2004 vintage. thanks