Recent content by SeanC

I would cut the brass cube off and use the correct size six point socket on the nut. That will minimize the chance of slipping and rounding the nut off. I wouldn't use an adjustable wrench, especially as the nut is fairly thin.

What do you mean? It's 2.5 bananas wide an 1.63 bananas high. That all the info needed.

Time to purchase is when you find the "right" boat. Could be tomorrow or in weeks or months.

This is the latch on my 2006 228. It will secure the hatch more securely and last much longer than plastic. Search for twist lock door latch...

When I got my pulpit from Grady White 5200 was included in the mounting kit. That went under the pulpit. I think that may be the issue.

Yes 55 gallon plastic drum with my F250. The drum needs to become a bit oval shape to fit the leg in but works well. Cost $20 in Aussie money.

Original for 2006 models.

I had some brackets made to go around the hardtop tubing but a pair of stainless steel u-bolts would do the job.

I measured the width of the stripes and the space between and specified the colours for the multi-stripe roll. This is how I ordered mine. 2 x 50 Feet Multi Stripe Rolls - Premium Vinyl 1 1/16 Dark Blue 1/16 Inch Gap 1/8 Inch Ultra Gold Metallic 3/16 Inch Gap 1/4 Inch Dark Blue

I purchased the Hullstripes for my 2006 228 through Hullstripes.com. The quality is very good. I went with the Premium OEM stripes.

With the 226 you have the much maligned transom bang cap and associated wet transoms. Unless length is an issue for storage etc, I don’t see any advantages of a 226 over a 228.

I used Gyeon Q2R Marine Polish Step 1 and Step 2. Next time I will just use Step 1 as I could see very little difference after using the finer Step 2 compound. I finished with Gyeon Q2R Gelcoat ceramic coat.

An example of a step through bow rail with a fold down step. You can see the bracing required.

For a planing hull they need to be 15cm in height.

I like the transom. Understated. It keeps the sides uncluttered. Our registration numbers are larger than in the US though.