Recent content by alashley

OK. I came into this conversation late after being off the site for a few days. I have a 2001 282. It is kept in dry stack in the local marina. That is more of a convenience than having to store or tow it around. The only time(s) it got towed was bringing to the house for maintenance and we then...

I would suggest Inlet Watch just before Carolina Beach. I keep my 282 there. The smaller WAs can fit in the dry-stack if they have nothing extending on the hardtop, otherwise, they would go in one of the outside racks. The marina has easy access to the ocean and non-ethanol fuel is available...

Here is how I did it: 1-Go to the store of your choice and buy some of those 'pool noodles'. 2-Clean the plastic w/210/Plexxus/whatever and brush off the canvas. 3-Wrap the curtain around the noodle leaving the canvas on the outside. Most noodles are 4-5" in diameter and you can roll the...

Yamaha now has a aftermarket engine hour meter that is mounted inside the cowling. I just repowered a small Whaler with the new F70LA engine which does not have console hour meter readouts. The dealer attached the new meter to a sturdy bracket inside the cover using hook and loop. The meter...

Tom T, I cannot speak as to whether a 5 or 10" Seaview is better. My Sailfish has a big hump 10" back from the leading edge. I will say that most of the GW that have Furuno are mounted on short bases with the fronts extending forward of the leading edge. Most of the Furuno are 15" wide and can...

I have the Garmin GMR20 on a 10" Seaview mount on the front of the hardtop. We just kind of swagged the downward angle. Shimmed under both the bottom of the unit and under the back of the Seaview. Through-bolted the hardtop with large fender washers on the underneath. The mount came with...

hotajax, Please go to the following website (Virginia Marine Resources Commission), which has information on licensing and reciprocity between Maryland and Virginia: http://www.mrc.state.va.us/index.shtm VA only has reciprocity with MD and Potomac River Fisheries license holders for fishing in...

I would like to comment on the windlass problem. If you have a factory installed windlass, it is probably a product by Simpson-Lawrence (S/L), either a Horizon or Lewmar. Jamming and uncontrolled freefall are two problems I am familiar with. 1. Jamming: The anchor line has a tendency to kink...

This too is a problem I had on my 282 Sailfish on the 2 battery bank. I'll go through the search process and you can see if there are any similarities. Talked to the local service manager (Scott) before proceeding and got ideas from him. I replaced batteries (under warranty) first thinking that...

You are correct that Cox does not make boat trailers anymore. I have a single-axle that is over 35 years old and it is in very good condition. The frame has a few spots of brown staining, but is solid. The axles and springs are another story. They will probably have to be replaced this year. No...

jrem, I live in Wilmington, NC and own a GW 282 Sailfish. If I can be of assistance, please let me know. I know individuals at the previous (Crocker's) and current (Atlantic Marine) GW dealers. Alan Lashley

Re: Voyager 248 - Anchor stuck on bow pulpit Well, I could jump all over this but shall refrain from doing so. Your previous owner must have been trying to overcompensate for something. You have waaay tooo much anchor for a boat your size. I can anchor my 2000 282 Sailfish in 200' feet with...

hotajax, I used a product called Aquatech Polishing Compund from the local GW dealer (Crocker's). It is a little more aggressive than Collinite 920 boat cleaner. After that, try the Collinite 925 Heavy Duty Fiberglass wax. Be sure to use an orbital polisher which has enough power to warm the...

I have the same problem on all my switches. The just fade out from use and exposure. My son got me a Dymo 100 labelmaker as a Christmas present. It prints labels in compressed sizes and double lines that will fit the switch faces. All you have to do is clean the switch face with alcohol so the...