Recent content by beagleboy

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    slow running suzi 250 4 stroke

    what is vst tank?
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    slow running suzi 250 4 stroke

    thanks. I will look at that.
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    slow running suzi 250 4 stroke

    I have a 2005 Suzi 250 4 stroke that I recently bought. Before running, I replaced the old Sierra filter with a Yami 10 micron filter and replaced the other fuel filter as well. The old filters had some water in them. I also drained the fuel tank of any remaining gas(approx 15 gallons) and...
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    1987 228G baitwell pump

    There is only one pump w/ a divertor valve.The baitwell has worked previously but the washdown side has never worked. Now the baitwell will not fill up. How can I test without putting boat into water?
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    1987 228G baitwell pump

    I am not getting water into the transom livewell. It started to fill up yesterday (approx 1 qt) but shut down after. I have a raw water pickup strainer on the bottom of the boat, the cutoff valve is open, and a new Baitmaster pump inside the cuddy cabin. When I flip the toggle,I can here the...
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    washdown/live baitwell pump

    thanks for input. Those things are expensive!!
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    washdown/live baitwell pump

    Correction. The pump is a Shurflo Pro Baitmaster. I wired the pump directly to battery.Pump did not turn on or hum . I guess it is needing replacement. What is best pump to use in a dual operation?
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    washdown/live baitwell pump

    I have a Shurflo Problaster pump that functions in both capacities through a Y valve at the stern. When I switch it over to washdown the fuse blows on the switch panel. If I operate in the baitwell mode it does fine. Today the pump wouldnt work in either capacity When I flip up the toggle...
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    helm seats

    would the wise slider fit original helm seats on 1987 228g? how far apart are the slider hole patterns from side to side and front to back?
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    Texturing ceiling of cabin?

    The first thing they did was rough up the bed of the truck with a grinder then I believe it was sprayed on. I was pretty nervous about a grinder in a new truck but it worked out really well. The color was a dark blue to match truck so it was an extra charge but not too bad. There are a lot of...
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    Texturing ceiling of cabin?

    in the truck bed iused to spray it down with house . very cleanable and no mildew.
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    Texturing ceiling of cabin?

    how about that spray on truck bedliner ? It is a hard rubberlike substance that really wears well and didnt crack while on my truck.
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    Anyone know what to expect mpg cruise on 22-8?

    i get about 2.5 to 2.7mpg using a 2003 200yami OX66 on my 1987 228g. optimum conditions and trim
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    Repowering a 1985 Seafarer 227

    I have a 1987 228g grady I repowered last summer. Found a new Yamaha 2003 200hp OX66 stored at a boat dealers shop. Paid 8k delivered to Houston. Engine came with 2yr factory warranty. Took 6 mo of looking but there is some good stuff out there.
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    how do you wet sand?

    Thanks for input. Will try finesse first wet sand later