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The easiest way to drain the tank, (actually get the water out of the tank) is to get a primer bulb , put about 6 to 12 inches of rubber hose on the suction side of the bulb. On this piece of hose attach a piece of solid COPPER pipe. This is your "probe" to get into all the corners of the tank...

YFT52 Yes ........... Waiting on cold weather to sort that one out..... I wouldn't make a good plumber though ,not crazy about playing with my crap ,let alone anyone elses! Plumbers deserve every dime they earn!!!! :mrgreen:

Pretty easy job, especially if you have the shop manual. Also you'll have the added benefit of KNOWING it was done right. Make sure to mark your trim anode ,and put waterproof grease on all bolts when you put them back in. Usually the hardest part of the job is getting the woodruff key outa' the...

YF52, Please read my post on wiper motors in the tips section. NO affiliation with the co. or people just a good deal. That was about 3 hours of phone and internet time tracking down wiper motors or rebuild kits (none ever available for a 130.00 plus wiper motor :bang ) and not getting...

I would just like to pass along the great service and deal on wiper motors for my 282. Wiper motor on starboard side went out recently , looked into problem ,terminals on motor corroded out . It appeared that water had gotten past the shaft and onto the connections .... and well ya'll know the...

What unit do you have and what are your plans for it?

When the boat was changed from a 272 to a 282 in 2000 or 2001 the running surface was extended all the way to the back. cabin re-design and a few other things. My 01 282 has 200HPDIs on it cruises at 24 to 26 knots at 3900 to 4000 rpms depending on sea conditions. Typical fuel burn at that range...

Dropping mine off in the morning to have them re-done. They are starting to show their age . I hope they come out that nice . That is quality work on yours. :goodjob

Thanks guys, I'll check all that when I'm on the boat again.

I'm not aware of a switch to turn on. Theres no mention of one in my manual. W ROBINSON is correct on the set-up. I took a gallon of freshwater and put a small amount of soap in it , then I poured it down the drain in the floor of the head. I checked the thru hull on the starboard side for...

Good Morning, Does anyone have any info on the sump pump for the shower in a 01' 282 Sailfish. I was flushing and refilling my freshwater system this weekend and the shower sump did not work. Just wondering if anyone had some experience with this system. Thanks

I have a Raymarine ST5000 Auto pilot aboard the "RAINMAKER" thats the good news. The bad news is I had never tried to use it really until a month or so ago. I'm out with my Mom, Dad, and "Tricky Ricky" on a little offshore trip of about 25 miles or so. Fished hard for with a few dolphin to show...

Early Albemarles are the only factory Stainless Steel hardtops I've ever seen . A magnet is the way you'll know on this one ,plain and simple aluminum is a non-ferrous metal and non-magnetic. The only way this top is SS is, it's aftermarket and someone had alot of coin for a top.

Congrats on a nice ride, and an uneventful transport. Hope to see some bloody deck photos soon.

FWD cap . fwd tank , aft cap aft tank.

A razor knife to cut through the old caulking. Just stick in the groove and cut til' you get through. I'll be tough to get the panel up , be patient. It will come up with persuasion but you will damage it with brute force. As for re-caulking it use GE SILICON II in almond or white ,depending on...

SmokeyMtnGrady , God bless all of your family and especially Kyle in this tough time. Praying for a speedy recovery . "Rainmaker"

Thanks , I'll get on it when I get to the coast

The main breaker in the cabin is tripped and will not reset. The boat has a heat/ a/c unit , water heater , battery charger, outlets, and microwave.I usually leave the heat or air on . I also leave the battery charger on, but that's all. My dad was checking on the boat and found the main breaker...

My mistake BobP I misread it and thought it was 4 strokes. My bad....