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A lot of tasks are the same but the 500 hour may include checking the valve clearances. That task is more complicated, especially if the valve clearances have to be adjusted. I would put that task in the "probably not" a DIY job. There also may be some engine model and year specific items not...

That valve in the second pic behind the inspection plate determines how the tank will be emptied. Deck means that you go to a pump out station and using a pump out hose empty the tank through a fitting often located on the gunnel It may look a lot like a gas fill or water fill. The other...

If you have some sort of helm cover, the location of the brackets (pad eyes) should be taken into consideration. On my previous 208, I had the eye rings on the top but that interfered with my cover so I added a second set on the side. If you choose the locations carefully, you can minimize the...

I read some of the Seakeeper info and it states that the software module has internal motion sensors that it uses to measure pitch, yaw, and roll. I also now understand the role that the GPS data plays. Basically the GPS provides speed information which is used both to enable automatic...

As I understand it ( and I have the SKR450 system), the system's strength is in controlling pitch angle and list angle. That is not something derived from GPS That data comes from a gyro like module. I have autopilot and I think that it's gyro compass is used by the Ride controller for...

As mentioned we have all probably been in the same situation. After years of boating, it still happens every now and then. The difference is that I don't panic or freak out instantly.

Some installations dont have a relay but that is determined in most cases by the amperage draw of the windlass. If you look up the specs for the windlass, you usually can find the recommended beaker size, If you don't have a relay, the wires to the switch will be beefier as will the switch...

If the wires that connect to the switch are not large gauge conductors, there is a relay somewhere

Grady has discontinued the Gulfstream.

I am not so sure you have a water issue. You probably do have leaky or permeable hoses than would explain the gas odor after gassing up. The little bit of liquid in the bilge is worrisome and unless you know how it got there and fix that issue, you shouldn't operate the boat. If you do have...

As to load, what is the current trailer capacity and the tow rating of your vehicle? An added fact: It may not be an issue but in several states, a beam over 8 ft 6 in is a wide load and requires permits for trailering.

You should load test the batteries first to se if any are shot. There are lots of possible reasons for your low voltage warning but you didn't provide enough info to diagnose. For example, How many batteries in total, how many charging ports? ( The Pro Sport 20 is a 2 bank charger and if you...

Here is some info from the Yami rigging manual circa 2011. Adjust the height of outboard motor so that the anti-cavitation plate is positioned to the boat transom bottom, or lowered within 25 mm (1 in.). For planing boats, the anti-cavitation plate should be positioned to the boat transom...

This info is from the Yamaha Rigging guide for 2011 It probably covers many model years The upper mount bolt is usually installed to the 2nd hole from top. MOUNTING THE OUTBOARD MOTOR 2. Adjust the height of outboard motor so that the anti-cavitation plate is positioned to the boat transom...

If you got aluminum tanks that had the same dimensions, that would probably be the easiest to install. Poly tanks may be lighter but as far as installation goes but depending on the shape, you may need to do bulkhead and/or stringer work to accommodate the tanks. It is also unlikely that...