Recent content by CharlesM

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    Tips/tricks to manually raise outboard?

    GOOD to know, I am dealing with a stuck screw that I am going to get out somehow this week hopefully. Did you order a new screw? I am replacing mine and the oil fill and vent screws for lower unit. Cheap insurance.
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    Tips/tricks to manually raise outboard?

    What do you do if you cannot get the release screw loose? The fill screw opening does not take pressure off my motor, 250hp OX66. Can I just loosen a trim cylinder cap? Will that do the same thing? I don’t think there is a ton of pressure in the lines as the motor will not tilt up at all but...
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    Voyager 248 Correct Outboard shaft length?

    As the owner of a 248 the correct answer is 25” for twins, 30”is for single engine only. 350is the maximum HP rating. I am currently going through my repower options as well. Good luck, availability is sketchy on High HP motors Depending upon brand.
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    New Owner in the Chesapeake Bay Region

    I am in AA county out of Stoney Creek welcome aboard...
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    258 voyager kicker install

    I have the 248 so very similar hull form for reference. I have a OX66 but I thought 4str motors have a trolling mode, No? I only say that because it will be a difficult install particularly if you are also adding controls.....
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    Transom bang cap: replace with ss, vinyl or glass it over?

    What does this factory vinyl cap look like? Anyone have a pic they can post. I am about to replace the transom cap on my 248 and haven’t seen a solution that looks factory or that I liked.
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    First Outing in new to me 2003 Seafarer 228 - Heavy feeling stern

    Did you by chance run out of Stoney Creek this afternoon?
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    2001 248 Voyager w/Yamaha 225 saltwater series.I I

    I have the original 250 HP Yamaha with 975hrs and have decided with the price of gas I am gonna continue to run here provided I don’t run into major mechanical issues. I have to replace the tilt/trim pump seals this offseason and its back at it in the spring. I looked at repowering and the...
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    Bought My first Grady White today !

    Single 350 is the way to go, less hassle to set up.
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    Manual Winch

    Last one I bought had the hand brake lever, never had to touch retrieve handle while launching but could keep boat attached if needed. Fulton if memory proves correct but this was quite some time ago...
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    Parts catalog?

    For one you can start here, and no I am not affiliated. Just a place that I was able to find useful items. https://www.boatoutfitters.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw4rZv9q87AIVgv_jBx3bLw-0EAAYASAAEgLMXvD_BwE
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    Storage Ideas For Cabin Bins

    I have five storage bins in the cabin of my 248 Voyager, I am curious if others have come up ideas for storing items in those areas that make them organized and accessible. I used a couple of Tupperware containers but are not ideal in my opinion. Looking for options of what others have come up...
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    Add hard top to 208

    Dolphin makes the exact tower Atlantic sells for Hundreds less, I have been looking as well. The tower in the box though convenient are not suited for open water environments, also I have been told if you install canvas to them problems present due to the flex that is in the tower.
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    Newbie to Site

    I am looking at a Voyager that is not currently equipped with a hardtop. Is there a source for aftermarket hardtops that are comparable to Factory. I have looked at Atlantic Towers, Dolphin, and a couple others but still not quite what I am looking for. I am in Maryland, but I am open to...