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I get one most years and have never had it as an issue until the last one. I still have not attached the bell to the boat. I have it wrapped in cloth and stowed away. Maybe the auxiliary member was mistaken?

I failed a CG AUX courtesy boarding last year bc I did not have a bell of a 28 Sailfish. I had one stowed away but they said it has to be attached.

I never purchased an extended warranty and have had 5 Yamahas ( 2 sets of Twins and a single f225, f250) over 21 years and never had an issue that he warranty would have had to pay anything - basically just maintenance.

Was the source of the water the bang cap? Looks great so far!

How did it come out?

I had a an 05 Gufstream and it was powered with F225. There was never really an underpower issue. If the budget allows, it a little more speed and power is always nice. Twin 150's would be great . 300 certainly a big upgrade over 225. Good luck i- 23 is a great boat for it's size.

When we purchased our 2004 SF - we had two to choose from - the other boat was a 2005 with the fold down transom seat. Since our boat was going to be used 50/50 fishing cruising, the cruising side won out bc they thought the molded seat was more comfortable for lounging and relaxing. . We...

Where did you install the Sea Keeper on a 282? What part of the boat?

I have not had the pleasure of completing this task as mine is still in decent shape. That mid berth wall supplies a lot of access to wiring and water hose to the cabin area too.

That is a big upgrade - looks great

When I had F225 3.3 engines on my SF it had the same props as you 15 1/4 x 19 ansd I would get 5000RPMs. When I put new 4.2 L f250 on it we stayed with 15/1/4 x 19 bc Yamaha had a back order on props. We were only getting around 5000 RPMs. Eventually change props to 15 1/2 x 17 and we popped up...

Good luck with the new rig - Hope you hang around - You have shared a great deal of boating know how with us all!

Also Consider once you dig in / oper her up you are likely to find more issue - fuel tanks, wiring etc. As someone said - everything is repairable - how much time and money make it worthwhile. Good Luck

did the same thing on a 2004 282 in 2017

Bought mine a few years old and it was blue. Went with black hydro coat and it looks great.

My first Grady was an 85 Seafarer and had one option a side fresh water faucet - the first weekend we bought the boat the pump had died. I remember returning to the dealer for a warranty claim and the dealer said boats should made with as few moving parts as possible. Can't believe the number of...

151/2 x 17 - Running these on 4.2L f250.

I have always disconnected the negative on the 3 batteries in November and just reconnect in April. Never had and issue with batteries not holding their charge unless the battery was at the end of its life cycle. If I'm working on anything electrical on the boat in the spring. I will use shore...

Another option may be to pick up a portable Honda generator - they are very quiet and provide reliable power.

SF is a great all around boat - you will really like it. Good Luck. inspect that transom cap and replace if it is the original aluminum cap with corrosion pitting/holes.