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    Trolling motor install on 282 Sailfish

    Also have a 282 and looking to install a 90 in Garmin. Any pictures and advice you can share?
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    Autopilot and SeaStar question(s)

    I would start with bleeding the air out of the steering system. If you have a mechanic have him do it with the seastar purge kit.
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    2 Fuel tanks built for 1990 Sailfish. Never used. I was restoring a Grady-White 252 Sailfish. Give me a call 727-512-6101

    transom and stringers were done prior to my ownership in 2012. Sold the boat in august and everything was still solid.
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    2 Fuel tanks built for 1990 Sailfish. Never used. I was restoring a Grady-White 252 Sailfish. Give me a call 727-512-6101

    My 86 sailfish was 125 gallon main and 75 glallon aux. Main tank being forward.
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    Trolling motor install on 282 Sailfish

    I installed the 87 in 36volt on my 1986 sailfish. It worked fine . Occasionally came out of the water in 3 to 4 ft swells.
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    Which Prop do you use? Sailfish 282/Yamaha f250

    15.25 X17 on 282 with 225 4 strokes. Should be about the same for 250"s
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    Honda 225 4 stroke

    You might want to check the horse power rating for that year and model. Also the normal stuff like transom ,stringers. Thats a lot of weight back there.
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    How far out in the ocean would you travel from land?

    I also run out of Cape May inlet. Routinely fish the triple wreck area in a single engine Grady. Like other have stated need good weather and well maintained boat,motor,and safety equipment. Plenty of single engine boats out there.
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    Fuel Leak / Smell ?

    I have the 1986 model.Fwd main tank most likely needs to be replaced. I did all the things mentioned above and still had the fuel smell in the cabin.Replaced fill and vent hoses at the same time. SP Sheetmetal made my new tank. They are located in South Jersey.
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    Evinrude G2 motors...need opinions

    I have a 2017 G2 300. In my opinion its a great single engine match up for my older wide body Grady White 25 Sailfish. Does"nt smoke like mentioned in above reply. Very happy with fuel econmy and performance. The biggest thing is to have a top notch tech who is still providing warrenty work and...
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    Rhodan, Garmin or Minn Kota? What size Trolling Motor for my Trophy Pro?

    I used 1 36 volt battery. So far so good. I use the charger that came with it and just charge the battery back up while cleaning the boat up after a trip. I have had zero issues with this setup.I installed a in line battery switch and 50 amp breaker .
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    Rhodan, Garmin or Minn Kota? What size Trolling Motor for my Trophy Pro?

    I installed the 84 in 36 volt on my 86 Sailfish. Only came off anchor mode a few times in 3 seasons due to big swells. Pretty happy with performance in high current .
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    1986 Sailfish

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    1986 Sailfish

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