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    seasick replied to the thread Hull Paint / Thru Hull Fittings?.
    In theory chrome over bronze thru hulls should not be painted with copper based bottom paint. In theory also, chromed thru hulls should...
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    The smell from a leaker sender will last longer than fumes permeating an old fill or vent hose.If you top off your tanks when filling...
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    On original SX motor props, you have to remove the prop to see its specs which may be stamped on the inside of the back (facing the...
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    Crusty hull will slow the boat but we can't say for sure without knowing what prop you are running and if it is in decent shape. I do...
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    seasick replied to the thread 272 transducer.
    Which bullet are you talking about? A DIY job or having it changed by a technician. What transducer do you currently have and what model...
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    seasick replied to the thread Seakeeper Ride on Grady 235.
    I have heard good things about the Zipwakes.
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    seasick replied to the thread Seakeeper Ride on Grady 235.
    The flow of water will rotate the vanes into the 'up' position if power is removed from the actuator motor. If my boat didn't have...
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    seasick replied to the thread Transom Door Latch.
    A picture might help. Is it one of these? https://www.boatoutfitters.com/hardware/latches/barrel-bolts
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    seasick replied to the thread Adventure 208 steering.
    The 208 does not have a rear deck lid. There are two pie plates in the motor well. You can see a bit especially with a mirror by looking...
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    seasick replied to the thread Adventure 208 steering.
    I may have misled you a bit. I have run cables on different boats and mat have confused the 208 with a Mako I once owned. On the 208...
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    seasick replied to the thread Water in Sailfish.
    Thinking this over again, I have a few questions. You say that water drains after you boat in chop. What are the details of when that...
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    seasick replied to the thread Water in Sailfish.
    I would be surprised if that is where the water is getting in. Assuming the chop is not washing over the deck, I would look at the deck...
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    seasick replied to the thread Seakeeper Ride on Grady 235.
    :)
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    seasick replied to the thread Adventure 208 steering.
    The rigging tubes are on the starboard side. There are two of them. The exact location changed in the 2001 model year or perhaps...
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    seasick replied to the thread Seakeeper Ride on Grady 235.
    That is in the ballpark for installation. It can be a bit lower depending on specific cases. One big expense is the glass work to...