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    Shore Power

    i have this boat; u need to first check that the breaker is on at dockside power receptacle; then turn the breaker on that is under the gunnel in your boat; green should glow indicating cord is plugged in inside the cabin; then turn ac main to on inside the cabin; then turn whatever item u want...
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    woody wax

    works good on non-skid...but i also like it on aluminum and stainless; --slugg
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    Foul Odor In Freshwater System

    yup have exact same issue; "nothing else matters" -- when u say u add a little more than a capful, what is the size of your water tank and approx how much bleach do you add (i don't drink the water either).... --slugg
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    282 Head Solution

    Ok...(Hx for your advice!! --slugg.
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    How to operate the sink?

    don't have your boat but if you pressurize the fresh water system in my boat (282 sailfish) it operates the cockpit washdown/shower, both sinks/shower..... go to grady's website and look up the 273 manual for your year and it has what u need to do; --slugg.
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    I FOUND THE "WATER IN FORWARD BILGE " PROBLEM !!

    makes sense.... thanks for the advice!! --slugg.
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    Another Ethanol Topic/Question

    ditto for the first switchover.....had to replace the fuel water seps, and after that no problems...
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    I FOUND THE "WATER IN FORWARD BILGE " PROBLEM !!

    not sure if we have the same problem but here goes: the head on my 282, the fwd bilge always has some water in it (except when on blocks for winter storage when garboard removed); the past few weeks i've noticed water/sewage in the head (about a half pint or so) after i've pumped the raw water...
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    282 Head Solution

    how much veggie oil should i flush down the toilet to lube the seals?.... also, is replacing the seals on the head something that is relatively easy to do? thx guys! --slugg.
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    282 Head Solution

    i've got a manual head on my '02 sailfish; i leave approx 2 inches of water in bowl after flushing (per the mfg's suggestion); i also close the seacock after using it; lately, i've noticed that after returning to the boat after not using for a few days, there is more water (an additional...
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    rub rail maintenance

    i use collinite fiberglass cleaner to remove crud then wax with collinite fleet wax; has given me pretty good results; -slugg
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    Ditch Bag for smaller boat

    gotta EPIRB, floating DSC VHF, flares, first aid, tape, whistle, mirror, life raft, flashlite; --sluggoe 282 w/ F225s
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    Optima Batteries Anyone?

    thanks for confirming that....it took me a long time to figure out that strange anomaly regarding the RC (i.e why so high RC required for yamaha engines)!! there are not too many batteries of any type that meet the 182 RC number; and in the flooded models it is usually the biggest/most...
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    life raft mounting

    never heard of that one....i've seen coastal compact, coastal elite, coastal commander, and offshore commander; call up revere or even better call defender.com (marine supply with a 800 number on website) which has a good staff that really answers questions on life rafts and they can help you...
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    life raft mounting

    revere makes a cannister for certain models; call them up; i've seen them mounted on the hardtop....your 306 should have enough room unless you have a lot of clutter/antennas up there; which model revere do you have (coastal/offshore etc.)....i am thinking of purchasing one; --sluggoe
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    Block Island General

    wow....that is pretty slick and a good idea! where are u exactly in old harbor....within the seawall/jetty complex where the ferry comes in or......?
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    tool kit and spare parts for 282

    call grady cust service.....i did, and they gave me the dimensions of all thru-hulls on board to select clamp / hose sizes; also, tru-plug is a good product to have although relatively expensive vs. a nerf football; --slugg
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    Quick 282 Sailfish "Stupid" Questions

    not sure about A/C (don't have) but my fridge comes on automatically when i turn on the battery swithces; to adjust coolness, reach inside of fridge to find a knob in the back to rotate for cooler and to turn off; fridge lite will stay on as long as battery switches are on; --slugg 2002...
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    SCUPPERS ON SAILFISH

    yep....let us know what they say please
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    Block Island General

    ok thx guys! any favorite fishin' holes? i've heard SW of the island is among best spots like the ledge, Blackrock are good in August....