Recent content by Winged Pig

Hello, We've had our '98 272 for three summers now, and are very happy with it. It is a big boat for it's size, and very comfortable for our family, or when we take a few couples to a waterfront restaurant. The cabin is not huge, but is considerably bigger than the 268, which we also looked...

Mine was past bringing back, so I also painted it. Used "Brightside" one part poly (blue, I forget if it was med or dark) and it seemed to match the blue on the Grady graphics. So far I only did the toe rails in the cockpit, but I plan on doing the rest of the trim this winter. I really like...

On my 272 those hinges are supposed to hold open the hatch when they open up. If they are not then I think they have given up the ghost. Mine are strong enough to hold up the helm cover if I don't take it off all the way. Looks like your depth gauge has power, so maybe the transducer is not...

Did that stop the shaking at low speed?

Not sure of the size of the prop, I'll have to check on it. My fuel burn numbers are a bit less than the factory numbers say it should be, but not by much. I cruise at 4000 rpm and burn 1.4 to 1.5 mpg depending on sea state at 31 to 32 mph. I top out in the mid forties but other than to check...

1998 272 with Yamaha OX66 225's: I usually run at 4000 and get between 1.4 and 1.5 doing 31 to 32 mph. That is with four on board, 3/4 fuel load, full refrigerator, ice and flags flying. If I go a little faster milage goes down, but if I slow down a bit I don't see all that much of an...

I experience the same thing with my Sailfish. I picked up a small squeeze siphon pump (the kind used to transfer kerosene from a container to a small heater) and keep it stashed on my boat. It's small, weighs nothing and is easy to store out of the way. When I get some water in the forward...

Well, for now anyway, I think I will leave the front and side curtains on the boat and rolled up in case we encounter any storms while out. Since the boat is in the middle Chesapeake Bay salt should not be an issue. I will be taking the three piece rear curtain off and storing it for the...

1. Winged Pig 2. Mike 3. 1998 272 Sailfish 4. Twin 1998 Yamaha OX66 225

Thanks for the replies. My eisenglass is in great shape, and most of the canvas parts look just as good. When I picked up the boat all the enclosure parts were wrapped up in soft styrofoam sheets and bubble wrap. None of it is in brand new condition, so I'm sure it was used sometimes, but for...

I did a search but only found advise and discussion about taking the enclosure off for the winter, but could not find anything about leaving it rolled up for the summer. I have been using my (still new to me) '98 Sailfish this year with the eisenglass/canvas enclosure up and just opening and...

That looks really good. Mine was beyond refinishing, so I painted it dark blue with "Brightside" poly paint. I just did it so I still have to see how it holds up, but since I already had the paint, the price was right!

Agreed about the dealer prices. I don't understand why the dealer can't stock the same rubber inserts that the auto parts places do and take care of their customers better? I fully understand the Mercedes thing. I found a great Mercedes mechanic that chargers me less than $150 for my last...

Thanks grip! I also needed to replace my wiper blades on my Sailfish. Took the arms to the local auto parts places and pretty much got no help. They just looked at the entire replacement parts. Went back after you posted the info on the TRICO 47-800 and picked up a pair for seven bucks...

I also usually use the fridge for drinks on my 272, but I have used a fish box filled with ice for sodas and kids drinks when I thought we needed more room, or had the fridge space taken up with food. Never had a problem with any of the built in boxes holding ice. My fridge is DC powered and...