Recent content by JB

Just re-powered my 1995 GW 272 Sailfish from 1994 Yamaha 200hp stroke saltwater series (390lbs) to 2022 Yamaha 200hp Inline 4 strokes (516lbs) and will let you know. That is a 258 lb difference less the two filled 2 stroke oil tanks say around 50 lbs maybe?? so 210 lbs difference. We shall see....

Just re-powered my 95 GW 272 Sailfish and looking for quality detailers in Mass south coast/RI area. Been detailing boat myself for years but with re-power I would like it professionally done. Any recommendations? Much appreciated and enjoy your time on the water :)

GW sent someone to fix your 06 in 2016? Did they charge you? What model is your 06?

WOW! amazing work! Would you be interested in repairing mine? I can send you some pictures when I get down to the boat in another month or two.

hmmm... just the wheel.... I did take the black central wheel cover off & there is a good size bolt there but it seemed tight.... so I shyed away from doing anything else ...it's been this way for a while, couple of years even... I will try again once I pull her by the end of the month. Yes...

Hi, Hard to describe but here goes, my steering wheel rocks, tilts side to side, it steers great but not sure how to tighten it from rocking, I run in rough seas of buzzards bay & do not want it to break some day. any one experienced this rocking effect? any ideas? Thanks in advance

Congrats & welcome.... By the date of your post, I might be a little late, I have a 95 272 with a similar space, I took off the black door & hinges, cut out inside restrictions and put in a raymarine c90W, put hinges & black door back on and I love it.... What did you end up doing? If nothing &...

Welcome & congratulations on your 272! I have bottom painted my 95 272 for the last 6 seasons and would be happy to send you some pics when I go visit her in another week or two to show you her lines, I had the marina paint her bottom @ purchase and she was painted before so I have just followed...

Down in the BVI 5 years ago I saw a guy use pledge..... I was using 210 and trying different things.... came back used Pledge and it worked amazingly well.... made the Esinglass soft & supple and very clear... been using it ever since

Hello all, 1995 GW SailFish, SNE member out of Westport, MA, family of 4, daughters 9 & 11. Looking to take a "long" trip to NYC / Statue of Liberty over the 4th of July 2011. I understand it could be daunting but I want to do something like this before my girls get to old and want to do other...

my 1995 Sailfish has 150 and 52.....

Thanks to all who replied! I spent the money on T-9 as I figure the can will last me years so I got the "good stuff"!

What do you spray your electronic wires/connections for protection to minimize moisture/condonsation? I have heard T-9, any suggestions / experiences?

Hi george, I just noticed where you are from... I was thinking of taking a trip with the family this summer to block and the forks... any thoughts about long island? where to stay, slip or hook, resturants, fun marinas for the kids.. any thoughts?

Hi, this is for Coconut330.... or for you georgemjr... Question: Why change to the Lee?? what was wrong with the TACO.. I have a 95 272 Sailfish and am considering outriggers but do not know much about them but would like to try going after some tuna if i can find the time... one issue I...