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    Accuracy of Yamaha gauges

    Ky Grady, Found them, I didn't realize they were a Yamaha part. Ok, there's an electrical connector on the part, where does that connect? As I have a 2003 I don't have the benefit of NMEA to the engines.
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    Accuracy of Yamaha gauges

    When we filled up a couple of weeks before the tanks were full and the Yamaha gauge showed full for both. Waiting for fuel prices to drop, everything is over $4/gal...
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    Accuracy of Yamaha gauges

    I don't believe so, this sounds like a great idea. My blue Yamaha canister filter is under the aft cockpit seat about 1-2 feet away from the fuel valves - can you recommend a brand, do I need one or two? Thanks.
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    Accuracy of Yamaha gauges

    On my 2003 Sailfish the Yamaha gauge displays the fuel level of either fuel tank, depending on which tank is selected. It's a vertical LED bar with segments. I was at Catalina over the weekend and the aft tank showed 1/4 full yet there wasn't enough fuel to keep the engines running; the main...
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    Yamaha repower questions

    Louis, I received this reply directly from Grady White re: when did GW beef up their boats to handle the heavier four-strokes: Looks like your lucky day! With regards to question 2, the Yamaha 225 four stroke is quieter, has far less fumes, provides greater mileage and is more powerful.
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    Station keeping / trolling?

    Never used a trolling motor, my concern would be if the weight of the boat is too much for the shaft, e.g. do you run the risk of bending the shaft? Another option would be to use a sea anchor - the drogue chute thing.
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    New boat contract signed and check is in the mail.

    Russ, congratulations, I know you looked long and hard, it sounds like a great boat. I think I know the guy with the Sailfish, especially if it has 200's, he's a good owner.
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    Cockpit drain hose replacement

    The livewell is well forward of the drains as it's behind the passenger helm seat.
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    Low voltage warnings

    All, the low voltage alarm occurred before when raising the anchor, one of the three original batteries (I think it was the house) was 8.5 volts at rest so that's why I replaced all three. I bought the boat a year ago in April, the Garmin was installed shortly thereafter. In another thread I...
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    Low voltage warnings

    Great diagram, I'm going to post it on the bathroom wall...
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    Adding an ammeter (or two) to the dash

    Unfortunately the 2003 Yamaha engines don't output that data via NMEA, it wasn't until (I think) 2004 or 2005.
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    Adding an ammeter (or two) to the dash

    Has anyone ever done this? I have a 2003 and other than a tiny value displayed on one of the Yamaha gauges there's no way to sense the state of the electrical system when idling, running at high speed, raising the anchor, etc.
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    Cockpit drain hose replacement

    On a Sailfish, does anyone know how to replace the Port cockpit drain hose that goes to the through-hull? I saw somewhere that if you remove the batteries and hire a small child it was feasible. I'd like to think that Grady White would have kept this in mind (hose replacement, not small...
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    Low voltage warnings

    I've seen several threads with this topic but mine's slightly different. We just made our first trip to Catalina Island to fish, while there we dropped anchor several times. I recently installed three new Northstar AGM batteries (from West Marine) and had the battery selector switches on...
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    282 Sail Fish Registration

    28', I know with the pulpit she's 30' but if anyone give me static I just point to the '282' logo.
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    Towing a 282 Sailfish

    Russ, I have a 282 Sailfish, a 2003, and tow with an F-250. Mine is slightly different because I ordered my truck with the diesel so it has tons of grunt. That being said, it tows really well but keep two things in mind. Leave plenty of stopping distance and be prepared for the folks who like...
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    Rigging an outrigger

    My Sailfish has Lee outriggers, when I purchased the boat last year I noticed the cords and fittings were pretty ratty but left it for now. I talked to Lee's Tackle (the manufacturer) yesterday about what kit I'd need, they were really helpful but surprisingly didn't have a manual or...
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    For all you Southern Boys the Struggle is Real.

    At first I thought it was foam, then I realized it was ice...
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    Cockpit drain covers

    I've heard stories about this, the cockpit drain hoses to the through-hulls - how does one replace them?
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    Guest Battery Selector

    Thank you, I purchased three brand new AGM's and wanted to make sure they're happy.