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  1. MarineBob

    Seating cushions

    I made up some new cabin cushions for my 226 Seafarer. We do not ever plan any over nights so I used 2 " anti bacteria poylurethane and I got what I think was a good deal for some Sunbrella ($3 a yard) We leave out the first center cushion to allow easier access so I did not bother with it...
  2. MarineBob

    Dream to retire with my boat and fish....

    Don't move to Massachusetts..... I spent a year in Pensacola decades ago and it was a pretty decent spot to live. I was in the military but it seemed like a reasonable area and lots of water access. I have a summer home on Cape Cod and while there is pretty good fishing, its 5-6 months a year...
  3. MarineBob

    How to mount

    The existing 'mounts' are simply the small GPS and radio brackets are screwed to the fold down compartment cover in the cabin so nothing has really been changed. I like the idea of still having the flip up cover but the opening is not quite large enough to fit a 9" GPS/finder and a VHF. Its...
  4. MarineBob

    Garmin- researching my upgrade options

    I think for my uses this unit will be OK. Supposedly no issues down to 200 feet or so, which works out well for my uses. Marina guys who work with them say users in our area like them, never need to have radar so I think it should be pretty good. I agree with liking a touch screen better but...
  5. MarineBob

    How to mount

    My thought was to not flush mount the panel. I was thinking I can cut out a piece using a template of the hole and use some small angle brackets to mount the board at the bottom of the hole. I think that would give enough space to mount the electronics and still be able to close the cover, I...
  6. MarineBob

    How to mount

    I got a 2013 226 Seafarer last fall. We had enough good weather to get in a few hours and its a nice boat. Seller had a small 5" Garmin GPS and I found (after asking several folks who presumably have some experience, and on line reviews??) 9" Garmin Echomap UHD 94sv that seems good for $700...
  7. MarineBob

    Garmin- researching my upgrade options

    I found Garmin ECHOMap 94uhd sv version for $700. Available at a couple of places for that price. Seems like a good unit for that price. GPSstore, BassProshops are two with that price. Was $1150, then $1000, available for $700. With what I believeis an adequate transducer
  8. MarineBob

    First time Grady owner

    I share your thoughts, with a bit less access to equipment. Just bought a 2013 Seafarer with low hrs, at a fair price. I was gonna take your approach but my decision to buy rather than fix was this. I have done everything mechanical. Paint, weld, wood metal, you name it. But then...