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    Purchase price for 2022 GW Gulfstream

    /i recently saw the new 21 foot model at a dealer and the price was 165K. 190 seems reasonable but fair is a different discussion.
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    Advice on a 282 Sailfish

    Congrats, looks to be in great shape!
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    Considering upgrading to a 30 Marlin from a 265 Express

    i have a 282 Sailfish and have always liked the ride in most conditions. A friend recently purchased a Marlin and I had a chance to go for a cruise last weekend - There is a big difference between the SF and Marlin. Overall the Marlin is a much heavier boat and the wider beam adds to stability...
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    Do you fill the tanks for the winter?

    I Have always filled mine - I had heard it keeps moisture / condensation out of the tank. I know many that winterize with low levels of fuel and none of us have had any fuel issues. Most years the price of gas is higher than the last and it save me a few bucks and I do't get socked with a huge...
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    Engine Cowling Decal Removal Woes

    Try Colot Rite for paint. They are very helpful and know Yamaha paint colors. I got some last year for a scratch on one of my 2017 Yamaha and it was a perfect match.
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    Mystery Items on my 282

    Mine has the same setup , The pump is the fresh water, just replaced mine last year, The black box is the trim tabs
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    282 Sailfish Quick Cruise

    Great cruise video is that Key West?
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    Advice on a 282 Sailfish

    2004 SF has the Groco Macerator. The unit is bolted to the top of the tank but the mechanical structure of the macerator is in the tank. It is s pain to get to but as used2sail said it is doable.
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    Advice on a 282 Sailfish

    I have a 04 Saifish and love the boat. t is very versatile for cruising and or fishing. Mine came with twin 225 and they were flawless for 12 years until they weren't. Be very certain that the exhaust has been replaced. There are many low hour 225 'st hat have experienced engine failure due to...
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    Transom Rebuild - follow my journey

    I just dropped mine off for winter storage and a stern cap inspection. Were the 4 notches in transom cap there or did you cut them to see what the stern damage looked like?l Good luck with the search for 4 strokes and the transom. Does look like supply of used engines is improving a bit.
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    Crappy situation - update!

    Scad makes a grear external sensor that is easy to install . it is really accurate too it was about $150
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    Crappy situation - update!

    Here a pic of the Groco - nothing even close to that - the pump is sealed - maybe something flushed by PO?
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    Aluminum plate corroding? Need help!

    Mine is like that - I have been cauking and sealing it for a few years now. Yesterday I went to my dealer and asked for a quote to lift twin F250 and recap it with vinyl. - 3K. Kicking myself as I repowered in 2018 and never had it done.
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    Windshield Wiper Doesn't Work - Switch or Motor?

    I would start with the black and red that are side be side. once connected turn swich to starboard then port. IF you have power it will show in on of the two switch positions.
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    Windshield Wiper Doesn't Work - Switch or Motor?

    if you turn the wipers to the on position and put a 12 v tester to the incoming wires it will tell you if you have power going to the motor.
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    Belated birthday present

    Great seat and a great Birthday present!
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    The New Guy

    The Saiilfish have a Groco Macerator and tank level monitor. The tanks level monitors are inside the tank floats and they just rot away with time. It is a PIA to replace the internal floats. I put an external monitor on mine and it is much more accurate and dependable than the OEM.
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    Refrigerator - AC Only or AC & Battery

    I dont know the technical draw output but from a practical POV, I have run the boat on a 10 hour day with frig running and hd no problems I have run 10 hour days with no battery power issues. If I am fishing on a hook for exttended periods I ususally just shut it off. trolling it stays on. Even...
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    Refrigerator - AC Only or AC & Battery

    Congrats on your Sailfish it is a great boat. Her is the frig info - it is the exact same size and brand that was in the boat originally. Does the light in your frig go on when you open the door. If not it could be a fuse. The fuse is under the helm an the 04SF. If the light is on the frig could...
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    Small plastic drain end

    I needed them too and had great customer service for an order worth only a few bucks. I will use Gem again in the future for other parts that they have available - sign of a good company!