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    265 Express.. Time for a color change

    Great. I cant wait to see the finished product. I'll also like to see the in progress photos also. thanks, dale 265 express
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    full enclosure questions

    OK, thanks. I ordered a Sailrite "blue" sewing machine kit. it will be here soon. I also ordered a full boat enclosure DVD from them. it is great. you've convinced me to go with Stataglass. I contacted AJ Canvas. they don't have a pattern for the 265 Express. they were very nice...
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    full enclosure questions

    thanks for the replies. I've never been on a boat with an enclosure. So i'm not biased yet. Black? Blue? or White boarders?
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    full enclosure questions

    OK, thanks. are you saying that you believe the strata glass is worth the extra expense? I'm getting ready to order the materials. thanks dale
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    full enclosure questions

    For those of you have a full enclosure, do you ever wish it was different? I'm going to attempt to build a set for my 265 express. I dont have anything to go by, so I'm open for suggestions. If anyone has strata glass or high end vinyl, do you think is it worth the additional cost? Do you...
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    ELECTRONIS

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4MI6FgUYgs Not sure if this apply s to a marlin? but the 4212 would not fit well inside my box. I fabed the panel out of pleaxi and wrapped it with 3m carbon fiber sick on. It all functions very well. I've carpeted the cubby hole since the video which is...
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    hatches open or closed during storage?

    correct. I left the fish box open for a while to let it dry out. the shocks failed. I didn't know is leaving them open caused the failure. Probably just a coincidence. thanks, dale
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    hatches open or closed during storage?

    hey. what's better? I just had both shocks on the fish box fail. I left the lid open for a couple of weeks. came back and they had lost all pressure. the other wet boxes "sink, and live well" were closed. the shocks on those lids are fine. was that a coincidence? thanks, dale
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    Sunrise

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVAB_A ... vdlanfitHQ thanks guys. here is kylie "10 years old" hooked up. 2 hours straight:) she caught about 30 black bass, and pink mouth. good table fair. that night we went to Roy's Restaurant with some filets like were the "best fishermen of all...
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    Towing the Marlin

    greetings. I tow a 265 express about 6 thousand miles per year. EOH brakes are a big improvement. I havent had any issues with the GA or FL police. dale A duely is also effective. My truck cost much more than my boat.
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    Sunrise

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8RrdrzLXw Putting the big girl to work again. 2002, 265 Express, F225s. Its 38 degrees. suns coming up behind us. Were about 12 miles out of Steinhatchie Fl, heading 40. 1 to 2 foot chop. 30/32 mph, 22/24 fuel burn. the son-in-law and a 10 year old are...
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    265 Express Toilet/Head Choice

    Capt. Sorry for the slow reply. Just got back for a 4 day fishing trip. 2 days travel. 2 days fishing. I took some pics of my toilet. Not sure if it's factory or not. It looks new. Had four people on the boat so the head got a lot of use. If got more. I just can't figure out how to do a...
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    Mildew Stain

    Roberth. that is interesting. and good reading. I appreciate your post. I'm going to try this stuff. Ive got about 50' of white plastic/pvc fencing that stays moldy as well. this might do it finally. thanks again, dale
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    Winter Project

    Glen, If i remember correctly, there was a revel or 3/4 strip around the opening, in front of the microwave. only a few screws, and then it just pulled out. its pretty heavy. there might have been a screw in the bottom of the unit as well at one time. it would be accessed from above the...
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    Winter Project

    tatooz. I did this door for about 40 or 50 bucks. i really like the space and the utility of the fold down door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV40fGQ ... vdlanfitHQ dale
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    Mildew Stain

    Dennis. what are the negative effects of bleach? can it be used, and rinsed thoroughly "water hose spray" afterwards? iv worked on it for a couple/three hours so far. I'm struggling. I've tried tilex mildew remover so far. Its working, but at what cost to the surrounding surfaces. I...
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    Hard top rails

    greetings. Has anyone ever mounted additional rails on the hardtop? My thoughts are additional storage areas for bulky, lightweight stuff, like bean bags? Thanks, dale
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    Cockpit Seating

    battleship. what about a flush mount stiletto or pedestal mount for a a typical helm seat. Mounted on the port side bench next to the helm chair. the wife wants another helm chair option, but nothing permanent. could be removed and covered with the cushion when not in use. just throwing it...
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    Cockpit Seating

    dave. dynamat is vicious. its not coming off easily. It's been on my race car for 10 or 12 years with no issue. only been on the yammis for 3 or 4 months. I'll keep you posted.
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    Mildew Stain

    thanks to all. I'll try those. Dale.