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I found it at my local Grady dealer. The trim part number is 10-473 and I was quoted $4.58 per foot.

I am attempting to find some as well. No luck at West Marine, and I am waiting on a call from Marine Max. Did you ever locate any?

Thanks!

I ordered a nice SS one, but the diameter of the insert would require cutting the transom hole larger. I would prefer to avoid that if possible because it has a wood core.

The black flap on my transom washdown has finally broken. Has anyone been able to find a factory replacment assembly? Or at least something that will fit in the hole without having to cut it out more? Thanks!

They do not have a seal, but the latch should hold it secure enough that it will not rattle. Mine also has a small wear spot at the top.

I had an 8 lug double made for my Sailfish from Hitech Marine. A heavy tandem will do just fine for you.

Mine had a leak around the through hull transducer. I had to pull and reseal it. Worth a look!

Does anyone know if this area is wood cored?

Has anyone ever experinced rusty looking wate leaking from where the bow rail meets the fiberglass? I have one spot that after a rain or wet ocean run bleeds brown water all down the side of the boat. Any thoughts on a solution? Thanks! Desperado 272 Sailfish

The oil level in the tank under the cowls tend to stick on mine while idling around. Just pull them out and work the float up and down a little.

They will be louder at idle, but not like old style 2 strokes. Running noise is similiar with the HPDIs havong a better "sound" in my opinion. Yamaha 4 strokes are ultra quiet at idle, so you will notice a noise increase.

You will like the HPDIs. Plenty of power for a Sailfish and easy to maintain.

I have a 272 with HPDIs and am happy with it. It gets better fuel burn than a friends 282 with 225s, plus I am quicker out of the hole. If you troll a lot the four strokes are a better engine fuel and noise wise. Never have been able to compare it to one with 250s. Check posts from Tanami (?) he...

I use a new plastic gas can. No issues. Great for bulk oil purchases.