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    2021 Freedom 275 Anchor Selection

    I use a 22lb kodiak (plow / delta knockoff) on my 270. 50ft chain then pleight rope. has held well for me. if your in 8 ft of water you should be able to see why its not holding
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    EVA Decking on the cheap

    nice, I've been considering doing the back deck too. nice finishing work. is that a caulked seam around the fuel tank hatch?
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    Bilge High Water Alarm?

    2-3" height is the recommended measurement for the high water alarm. I bet that's easily 150 gallons of water in my 270 before the alarm will sound. having it 4 or even 6" gives you far less time to react to a problem. because at this point either my front and rear bilge (1500 GPH/1700 GPH) are...
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    Extra Bolster Fabric?

    i just bought 3 yards from fabricland.com ? farbricwarehouse? for the same project... i will have some leftovers i could sell you but im west coast in canada. shipping might not make this the cheapest way to go
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    Heading sensor and radar

    my Raymarine flux gate compass is in the first step up to the helm. iirc they have to be centreline and furthest away from as many electronics or ferrous items as possible
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    MSRP Discount in today’s economy?

    not many people buy boats in the winter, and with rising interest rates id either look for a really good deal or wait them out til they drop some more
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    2003 26 ft express, needs a diesel heater, need recommendations around Vancouver bc

    Im looking at installing a Chinese heater in my 270 Islander. installation looks like its going to be challenging. best place I can figure is in the port side gunwale ,inside the void space between the Walkaround and the front helm seats, or possibly in the compartment that holds the...
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    Solar power

    I would skip the Honda generator and go solar. It’s working 16 hours a day in the summer, no refueling. No noise. my old boat had dual group 31 batteries (house/start battery) with a blue seas acr. But no solar. I could still play the stereo all day long (1000w rms sub and 4 speakers) 400w...