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    Fuel tank select valves

    Thank you guys for the help
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    Fuel tank select valves

    I’m not really to sure on which tank I’m trying to select on the valves. Does the handle portion of the valve point to which tank is in use or is it the smaller side of the handle?
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    Sealant

    After removing the center piece of my deck in a 282 what’s the best sealant/caulking to fill in the gap between stationary deck and removable deck price?
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    Documented vessle vs state registration

    I was a mass resident but kept my documented boat in Maine four years latter I got a big fat tax bill plus interest from the state of mass. Be careful
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    Boat Insurance

    Chubbs
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    Boat Insurance

    What do you know about “yacht” insurance I have a 282 and my insurance is higher than I expected but their answer was due to the size of the boat it qualifies as a yacht. The cost is more than triple what I pay for my 21’ center and the center is only a year old! Do you have any advise?
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    Taxes

    Question ,I live in New Hampshire and now recently bought a house in Naples Florida. I’m in the process of buying a boat in New Hampshire and want to ship the boat to Naples and keep it there for more than six months a year. Naples says I need to pay a “waterway use” tax To the tune of 18k...
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    Air conditioner 282 sailfish?

    Should be more than enough
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    Splicing anchor rode

    I have had my rode extended I use 5/8” and no problems at all. My father is a retired lobsterman and he can splice in his sleep so he did it for me. It’s an art that takes years of practice
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    starboard battery constantly dies

    My refrigerator caused that same problem for me. It has constant power
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    Captains Chairs Arm Rest

    I removed both armrests on both chairs and was pleasantly surprised at how much more room I had to walk between the seats
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    looking for GW replacement items ? Where to find

    Boat outfitters sells the friction hinges
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    ProMariner 20-amp 3-bank charger

    I would consider upsizing to a heaviest wire or a battery with a higher capacity
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    US flag size and proper placement on 282 sailfish

    I put my flag staff in the center rocket launcher rod holder. I think it’s like a 20” flag
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    Trim tab switch

    I am wondering the same thing for my Sailfish. I was told both yes and no, I was also told I need to convert the tabs from hydraulic to electric. Hope someone answers that really knows
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    LED spreader lights recommendations

    Lumitec I’ve had two boats and installed them on both with zero issues
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    What can a gulf stream take

    Not sure the crew didn’t live to tell
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    2006 282 sailfish height

    Bridge clearance is in the manual but that is referring to the boat actually being on the water. There is no bridge or overpass clearance mentioned.
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    Pompanette Helm Arms

    Yes I remove my helm chair arms it took all of five minutes for both chairs. The only issue was the rear snap for the cushions had to be relocated.
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    Total Height of a 282

    Does anyone know the total height of a 282 sailfish when it is on the boat trailer? thanks in advance