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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Transom Construction.
    My 1997 Islander has the aluminum U-channel in the transom. Not visible from inside the hull. The other photo is someone else boat 2022...
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    That material has a self-adhesive backing and white plastic "rivets". It shrinks and doesn't like bends. You should see what it looks...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Topping Up Bennett Trim Tab Oil.
    Previous owner may have had a slow leak somewhere and filled it from time to time.
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Boat Slips Backwards.
    Look at bow eye position and windlass angle.
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Boat Slips Backwards.
    Likely some angle of pull of the winch. Sounds like angle too low pulling the boat down. Should be at least level on the trailer maybe a...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Topping Up Bennett Trim Tab Oil.
    I have a square cover held on by a single screw on top. Looks like yours is missing. I think you are looking at the front of the unit...
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    Take the hatch up and post a photo of the underside. Probably waterlogged.
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Topping Up Bennett Trim Tab Oil.
    Fill is on your "blind side" of the pump. It's a black plug cap. If you have a camera use it. Look at post#7 above.
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Missing trim tab 282 Sailfish.
    Well it helps to know where you are if you are wishing for a camera. You could always borrow a GoPro. It's almost certainly a Bennett...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread motors down for winter storage?.
    If you really got all the water out before trimming up you should be ok. I like to finish up with 1/2 gallon of pink antifreeze pumped...
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    If I remember correctly my old wiper arms mount to a splined shaft. There was a small Allen setscrew to keep it in place. If PB Blaster...
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    Probably a Helmsman. I replaced mine in 2022. West Marine - $199.99. Readily available in the Spring. Just check base size and if you...
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    Hookup1 replied to the thread Time for an electronic upgrade.
    You may want to add a NVUS007R chart subscription to your 1243xsv (it is compatible). GARMIN NAVIONICS VISION+™, U.S. EAST. This...
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    Only fixing high end models. Check your model. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Ritchie Navigation is no longer offering our factory refurbishment...
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    Repairing a compass is a loosing proposition. They leak the mineral oil they are filled with because of bad seals or cracked plastic...