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    9.9 yahama kicker mounted on a 228 /with swimplatforms

    Dwain, any chance of making those pictures public.I also am looking on how to do this
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    1993 208 Adventure Hardtop Kicker Addition

    I also got a kicker motor this fall. Putting in on a 228 with swim deck .Have made the bracket part that sits on the swim platform and now I need to make the support that goes under the platform to support the extra weight. My question is , how is the angle bracket attached to transom. Is it...
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    cleaning cabin ceiling in a 228

    Thanks for talking about bleach. I do have a few stains to remove as well. Glad to hear 50/50 bleach /water is safe. I was thinking of full face mask and hearing protection for comfort and safety.
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    cleaning cabin ceiling in a 228

    That was mostly a joke. I have ordered a steamer cleaner. I just did not want to use the waterless cleaner,to me they smell like the dry cleaner's.
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    cleaning cabin ceiling in a 228

    Thanks . will check them out
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    cleaning cabin ceiling in a 228

    New 228 owner with questions on how to clean the cabin. I am one of the few that plan on sleeping in my cabin,. Its bigger the most 2 person tents. I have slept several night out on local lakes. Love the rocking while on anchor. As much as I love it it needs cleaning. Plan on power washing the...
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    New GW owner intro and a question on kicker bracket

    Thanks. I was thinking of putting a plate of aluminum on top of swim deck and have the main bracket under the platform. The under side would be tied into the support bracket to give extra bracing to both swim platform and transum. I don't know how much stress will be on this system, or how...
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    New GW owner intro and a question on kicker bracket

    My 228 is a 1999. Just like the picture. I see you have supported the swim platform..do you use a strap to support kicker when you travel. Is the motor up or down when transporting. My problem with that bracket is when motor is removed the bracket gets in the way of using that side of platform...
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    New GW owner intro and a question on kicker bracket

    Hello all, My name is Steve. Home town of Black Mountain NC. Grady White was the gold standard growing up on the coast of Mass..Fast forward to retirement and I now have a 228 Seafarer bought in October. I love it. Let me say it again, I love it. Thanks to everyone on this Forum for all...