Recent content by Seafarer_Bob

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    Giant blue fin

    Thanks Fin-Alley! I'll text you my info and look forward to meeting you. I just had my right shoulder operated on 7 weeks ago, right now a bluegill would be struggle.
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    Giant blue fin

    Nice boat. I met you briefly one morning as we were heading out and I'll say say hi the next time I see you. We have house in Nags we rent all summer so I'm there spring and fall when it's vacant. I keep my boat in OC MD in the summer but not moving it until after Memorial day.
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    Giant blue fin

    Is your boat a couple down from to Keith on the Bite Me?
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    Pulling the trigger on a pilot house on the 228

    I have the same question and don't understand how it could be the same height. Does the crows nest fold or is it removable for trailering?
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    Insulation

    I dont catch a much as Mr Skunk but the insulation just sits on top of the ice and cleans up easy. I actually don't cut it to fit, I just fold it over a couple few times for thickness and the extra width helps seal. I usually get a full season out of a piece before I chuck it and a roll goes...
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    Insulation

    This is what I do in all my coolers.
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    Seafarer 228 Electronics

    Really like it, nice job! I'm considering adding a second 8610xsv and wondering where you put the VHF. I don't have an overhead box under my roof so my initial thought was I'd separate the two gagues in the upper compartment and put the VHF between them. Ps: I mounted my fusion radio on the...
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    228 Seafarer upgrades questions. MFDs - 2 9s? 1 12" or 16"? Auto-deploy trolling motor and shaft length?

    Yes I bought the foot pedal, haven't used it yet but it fits in the walkway behind the anchor locker no problem. Probably only fish shallows and structures from the bow, sight fish cobia and tarpon from the roof, offshore wreck and reef from the stern. So many fish, so little time.
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    Fell MOB+ vs ACR OLAS Guardian

    I bought the Fell last year but haven't gotten around to installing it yet. Saw there's minimum distance requirements from other equipment so trying to decide where to put it, probably in the cabin to keep it protected and save real-estate at the helm.
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    228 Seafarer upgrades questions. MFDs - 2 9s? 1 12" or 16"? Auto-deploy trolling motor and shaft length?

    I flush mounted a 10" Garmin 8610XSV, think I have room for a second one but it'll require a little cutting on the sides. Just installed a Garmin Trolling Motor on the bow and probably going all in with Panoptics live scope. If so I'm considering a surface mount MFD so I can rail mount it on...
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    90" Garmin Kraken on 228

    Just added a folding cobia tower to my 228 and the 90" Garmin trolling motor install is coming along. Went with a 3/8" aluminum plate hung off the pulpit and seems really solid. Thought I could get by without cutting the rail but not happening. Can anyone tell me what parts I need to hinge...
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    228G Seafarer Cabin Window Hinge

    You may need to buy the entire window but the GW parts diagram should give you a part number if its sold separately. Any dealer can order it IF it's still available.
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    WIRE ROUTING FOR PULPIT MOUNTED SPOT LIGHT 330 EXPRESS

    I installed this on my 228 and I'm pretty happy with it. I angle it so it's aimed more towards the water at idle speeds and comes more horizontal at cruise. No glare. Good viability. Doesn't interfere with the trailer tongue or anchor but the anchor does reduce the lighting so I'll take the...
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    Rhodan on a 226 Seafarer

    I have all Garmin electronics so just ordered the 90" Garmin Kraken. I know I can cut it off its way too long buy this gives me options especially if I upgrade to a bigger boat. I'll update this thread as I get into it.
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    Rhodan on a 226 Seafarer

    Thanks Summertop, I was leaning toward the new Minn Kota Terrova Quest for the brushless motor but now I need to consider the Garmin Kraken for the integration with my Garmin electronics. I called Garmin today and they don't offer the GT56 UHD transducer for the 90" yet but I already have the...