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1986 Sailfish 255 - Both tanks were replaced with new senders last year and all worked fine. Now when I select the main tank the indicator pegs hard to empty and I just put 40gals of fuel in. I did replace my switch panel but that went pretty well....i thought... Aux Tank works, no problem...

Thanks Chris, I'll look into the Interlux.

I'm using a bottom paint with 45% copper and I'm wondering if I can use this on the trim tabs and outboard engine brackets? I dont paint the anodes but will they still protect from corrosion or should I be using a different type of paint on the metals? Thnaks in advance!!

Here's a pic of the new and old panels.

Hi Frank, Scott just built a panel for my 1986 Sailfish 255. I emailed him the demensions and actually had it made an inch longer because I have some room to trim. That allowed him to properly fit all the (11) switches and breakers I wanted. I'm lucky to live one town over from him and went to...

Can anyone recommend a good mobile outboard mechanic in the southeast MA area? Thanks.

Very Cool!!

I've got twin 1996 175hp Ocean Pro's on my '86 255 Sailfish. Both engines run pretty well except for the excessive smoke on the starboard engine. Both engines got new VRO's last year and all was good. Carbs on the SB motor are wet and oil will pool beneath them when sitting on the mooring a...

Thanks everyone. GW directed me to the Bosworth Co who was making the valves for them. Nice thing was they were only 20 minutes from me in E.Prov, RI. Ports were threaded and fittings included. Thanks again...

Thanks guys... I'll check them out...

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a new washdown/livewell Y-Valve (GW# 11-517) or one like it. Boat is an '86 Sailfish 255. Got an email out to GW but nothing back yet. Thanks guys, Brutus

Hi Everyone, Finally launched this morning and knew something wasn't right when I saw fuel on the water. Took the cover off the port eng and found fuel pouring from a hole at the bottom of the middle carb bowl. We noticed there was some type of ball the size of a BB in the other carbs held in...

What's the contact info for RDS Aluminum? I may need to replace the forward tank in my '86 Sailfish255. Topped it off the other day and strong fumes in the cabin nearly knocked me out. Gonna remove the hatch and see what's up. There is fuel on top of the tank and all the hoses appear to be...

Thanks. I will trace the wires back to the port side like you said. I think I may have seen the wire you're talking about My manual says to ground the tan/yellow wire at the pump connector but I don't have a tan/yellow wire, only tan. Don't want to mess things up at this point...she's ready to...

There are a pair of wires on each pick up at the VRO tank. Alarm legend at the helm says horn should sound every 40 seconds with a low oil condition. I've read that you could connect a 50:1 mix fuel tank to test the no oil alarm but I don't have a quick disconnect fitting at the engine. Are...