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    What are you paying for insurance?

    The boat is in St Augustine. I did not use an agent. I called them both directly.
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    Yamaha ran rough at low rpm

    I just bought a 2004 Advance 257 with twin yamahas with 250 hours. They ran well during trial, but after a short trip recently they were running rough in the no wake areas (vibration). Any idea what this might be? Suggestions?
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    What are you paying for insurance?

    I just priced a policy for a 2004 257 with a stated value of 45k. It stays on a trailer in Florida. With 500 deductible the coverage was $1,100 from Geico (through Boat US) and $1,250 with Progressive (through USAA). I also have a 2003 Gulfstream which is kept in Maryland (same stated value...
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    Are stainless steel brakes worth the extra $?

    I'm shopping for a trailer and one of the guys selling them told me that stainless steel calipers are not worth the extra money because the part that fails is the boot/seal, not the stainless part. It seems to make sense, but I do not have the experience to know. BTW, thank you to all the guys...
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    2004 257 Advance plate for 8 passengers

    I am looking at a 2004 257 Advance and it is plated for 8 passengers. Most of the other years (same size and model) I've seen are plated for 10 passengers. Can this be changed?
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    cost of trailer

    I am looking at trailers for a 257 Advance with twin 150's. I want something substantial and durable as we trailer a lot. I am looking at aluminum with stainless hardware and disc brakes. I have 2 quotes for two brands at $5,900 and $7,000. This is more than I expected. Are these numbers...
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    Low hours on 2004 motor, good or bad?

    I am looking at a boat with 2004 Yamaha 150 four strokes. They have about 300 hours. I know motors do not like to sit. Is it likely they will give problems because of the lack of use? Anything I should look for? Thanks!
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    Nav light on 180

    I need a bow deck mount nav light for a 2006 180 Sportsman. Is there anywhere I can order an oem light online? Thanks
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    St Augustine upholsterer

    I need to have my seats and cushions recovered. Can anyone recommend someone in the St Augustine Florida area? Thanks, Patrick
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    Freedom seat modification

    Has anyone ever tried to replace the front port side chair on a Freedom (2017) to a pedestal chair? The port side chair is so low, that passenger can't see over the door to the head. Any help/pictures would be great! Thanks, Patrick
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    Can an adult couple sleep in the v-berth of the 300 express? 330?

    Thank you for all your comments. It will help me sell the idea to my wife!
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    Can an adult couple sleep in the v-berth of the 300 express? 330?

    I have a Gulfstream and I am thinking of going larger. Which models can sleep an adult couple in the v-berth comfortably? Thanks, Patrick
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    Hatch inserts and trims

    I have a 2003 Gulfstream. It has a hatch behind the helm with 2 small shelves and a hatch under the pedestal on the port side seat. the trims and interior are deteriorated. does anyone know where I can get replacements? Thanks, Patrick
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    Electrical disruption

    I have a 2003 Gulfstream. I just installed a new Sony radio/stereo. Just after that, I accidentally drained my batteries. Since they were a few years old I replaced them. Now when I turn on an electrical accessory like my spot light, the radio sound shuts off for 3 or 4 seconds. I am...
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    Cushions

    Wow, thank you very much for all the info, I really appreciate it!
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    Cushions

    I am having my cushions re-upholstered and using the original foam. The original foam was wrapped in a plastic wrap inside the vinyl coverings. The guy doing the work says that the plastic wrap is a bad idea. I think that they would not have been wrapped originally if it was a bad idea...
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    2003 Yamaha 225

    Thanks to all who responded. This is very good information. I will let you know what I end up doing and what the result is. Thanks again, Patrick
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    2003 Yamaha 225

    I have a 2003 Gulfstream with a 2003 Yamaha 225 4 stroke (approx 1,000 hrs) on a and it runs great, but sometimes when I start it black flakes (maybe carbon?) come out of the exhaust. Any idea what this is? Should I be concerned? Thanks for any help. Patrick
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    screen

    Hello, I have a 2003 Gulfstream and the screen on the porthole is damaged. They are the type of screen which is in a thin, black plastic frame. They have small levers attached to the frame which hold the screen in place. They are not designed to allow disassembly to replace the screen. Any...