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Condidering adding Lee Junior wishbone side mounted outriggers to 2006 282 Sailfish along with T-Top rod holders. Two main questions: 1. Standard GW rod T-Top rod holders are too high for easy use. I have heard a few people advise adding the rod holders designed for the Marlin as they will...

You can try is search on the GW site for GW dealers in a number of states around you. Since a 208 is a very trailerable boat you may benefit form broadening your search beyond your imediate state depending on how many dealers their are in your area. Most GW dealers have websites that detail...

Stopped by boat show today. GW dealer Anchor Marine who in the past rarely seemed to ever have any instock GW boats now was showing an good number of them including 205 Tournament, Journey, Gulfstream and a 2008 282 Sailfish. Show focused on boats under 30ft. Good number of boats at show, but...

I recently chose a used 282 '06 with low hours and well maintained with full electronics over a new smaller GW model. I was able to get into the GW model I really wanted. The benefit of used is the real savings on depreciation which is the greatest the first year. Also consider the fact that...

Yes, I will be there late Friday afternoon to early evening.

Thanks for input. NJ website looks thorough and will be a great study aid. I just spoke to a instructor at Coast Guard Aux who advised they ran an opt out test last spring and over 28 people attempted and only 7 passed. Being safe and knowing the rules and proceedures are number on the water so...

NJ requires passage of a saftey course. I passed the Coast Guard Auxillary 8 week course on boat safety/handling and seamanship course in 1989, but have lost my card proving I passed. The flotila I took the course does not reply to my request for proof of passing it in 1989. Regardless, I do...

I just bought our first saltwater boat and selected the GW Sailfish. I definetly wanted walkaround for protection of cabin for wife and child. We seriously considerd 226 Seafarer and Gulfstream, but finaly went with Sailfish due to the following reasons: 1. Twin engines. Sence of additional...

Have been told that the center outrigger should be the the tallest outrigger so depending on how high your side outriggers are your center pole should reach higher.

Gradyfish22 I read your post before attending the Cayon Runner offshore tuna seminar held this Saturday in Altlantic City. Sorry you could not make it. I was surpised when the advised that they always have about 12 lines out. They charter off a 6 pack licence and run a larger boat with 1 mate...

System AP26 w/ virtual feedback, rupu80 pump with rc36 compass Any critical difference between the above system with an AC10 Box or AC 20 box?. Or RUPU 160 vs RUPU 80?

Any boat can sink under the right conditions. I beleive basic flotation means the boat is designed so that some portion of the boat will remain above surface vs 100% fully under the surface if swamped or capsized, but depending on the situation it can be simply be the bottom of the hull, enough...

Thanks, I have quote for $4,990 for Simrad AP 26 unit inlcuding installation, does this sound right?

Considerig adding a autopilot to 2006 Sailfish with twin F250's. Electronics are are all Raymarine - E120 screen with , DSM 300 sounder 2kw radar. Considering Raymarine or Simrad autopilots. Anyone have experience or suggestions. Sticking with Raymarine does this provide better integration and...

Gw204 I serious looked at Sea Hunt and Triton boats before deciding on GW. Sea Hunt look very nice and a great price, I just found fit and finish not to be to Grady standards and is a lighter boat for its size.

Prices were increased on 2008 models, but they were offering $4,000 rebates on the larger GW boats and Yamaha had $1,000 rebates per engine plus extended warranty. Attended all day Wed and it was not crowded at all.

Not from GW, but Motor Boating Magazine sent me an email for 2 for the price of one $15 when purchased online. Official NY Boat show site is offering $2 off if purchased online, but ends today. Plan to attend on Tuesday. Admission to Boat show entiles you to a years subscription to one of a...

Thruhull tranducer is just about a quarter way forward from stern just starbord side off center line. Near a water intake screen. It looks like the 282 Sailfish has a manufacturer predetermined spot for the transducer. It sits in a brass housing sticks down form the hull an inch or so. Bottom...

Probably between 100 - 120 days depending on weather. After today the days get longer in terms of daylight, something to help remind us that launch day is getting closer.

Thanks for all the input. Overwhelming opinion is to have it trailered down. You all make very good points some of which I had not considered. Though taking delivery and motoring down sounds exciting I will have plenty of opportunities to make a nice long trip once I get have better comfort...