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that is exactly my set-up: i have my spotlite and radar on the same arch -- lite is below the radome and works fine; as far as cosmetics (powder vs. raw) if it does not cost that much to powder then u should gitt-r-done especially if u cannot wash the raw aluminum; slugg

windshield washer thx for all the responses; i suspect the windshield washer water is hooked up to the freshwater system....so if i put the pink stuff in the fresh water tank and pump it thru all facucets, heater, etc it will also be pumped thru the winshield washer outlet on the wipers...

My 02 282 is located in the northeast and one dealer says yes to winterizing the baitwell and saltwater washdown and the other says no need to do it. What do you guys think....and if you do winterize, how do you go about it? --slug.

got a 2002 sailfish with 5 factory installed launchers; gotta step up to reach 'em but i also have 4 holders on the port and stbd pipes that are more convenient; would look into the pipe option if you are concerned about reach or headroom; --slug.

ok thx for all the advice. i am in connecticut and i am now leaning towards keeping the 3 batteries in the boat and charging completely before disconnecting and charging again during spring. do any of you guys use any sort of cloth or rubber mit / sheath to put the battery connector cables...

use Meguiars Plast-X....it is a cleaner and polisher and i use it on my eisen and it works great. it is also relatively cheap and can be bought at Wal-Mart. you have to apply it every month or so to get the crud off. --slug.

thinking of storing the batteries myself since it is ridiculous how much my marina charges to do this.... my simple plan is as follows: 1) pulling the batteries out right before shrink wrapping is done and storing in un-heated gargage or in basement 2) buying some sort of charger (have...

if this is your first time, make sure you don't strip the threads by forcing the new filter on!! i usually fill the filters up with gas (about 3/4 full) bdfore i place them on very gently. my mechanic said at least once a season to change.....depending on how often you use the boat (ie...

ok, i got it now. thx for the responses and help. --slug

straight vinegar is a cheap alternative that i have used and works well if you do not want to spend the $$ on tilex. my boat was covered with mold in the cabin, refride etc and vinegar was all i used and it worked. also, get some damp-rid cannisters at home depot and change them on a...

not sure i follow: do you mean turn on the hot water at the faucet/shower first (before connecting to shore power) and see if anything comes out? is there a gauge on the water heater itself to check and see if it has water and how much? by pressing the water pressure switch while on...

great... thx to all for your opinions. ---sluggoe.

would you leave the eisen windows up during winter storage as long as the boat was shrink wrapped.....or would you still take the eisen to off site storage?

had the boat about 6 months and never used the water heater.....but now want to use it. i read the manual and it says make sure there's water in the tank before using. i assume you press the water pressure switch and that fills the water heater tank but i am not sure. can someone tell...

have a 02 282 sailfish and trying to access the shower sump and sump pump for cleaning...... the circular deck plate on the floor is too small to get my hand in there to pull the basket out and for general inspection. how can i access??....assume i will have to remove the screws in the...

my grady dealer advised me to not leave it hooked up for more than a week.... i use mine for 3-4 days and it does the job fine on my 282. contact battery mfg or charger mfg to see if deep cycles are harmed by your charger. --sluggoe.

reply there is not a lot of difference between a 282 and 300...2 feet of length and 1 foot of beam and when u look at thte two boats side by side visually this is true..... in my opininon, get the 282.....the marlin will offer a little bit better ride and a bit more room, but u will spend...

Response to Your Reply ok thanks. i am also going to try meguiar's #57 vinyl/rubber cleaner and portector to see if this will rejuvenate the rubber enough so it won't bleed the black stuff anymore --sluggoe 2002 282 sailfish F225's

great...thx for all the advice. will probably go with the AGM's when i replace my Exide's. --sluggoe.

anybody have experience with AGM batteries? i am replacing my 3 exide nautilus batteries on my sailfish which are 5 years old and wondering if it is worth the extra dough for AGM's. Also, my electronics guy said my existing on-board charger can charge the AGM's....anybody have experience...