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  1. DoctorOctopus

    Replacing a bilge pump and switch

    I will definitely be replacing my Float Switch with the water witch or similar product (Whale field detector). Float switches have been around , yes, as have the posts about stuck and failed floating switches. A continuity detector has no moving parts to fail. I guess it's possible for it to...
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    228 Seafarer re: Stern Seat back cushions

    they just snap in. there's a video on the sailrite site
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    Bow rail pennant mast

    Has anybody determined the size of the set screw? I know it’s not #8 or #10 is this the set screw? https://www.wholesalemarine.com/sea-dog-stainless-steel-set-screws-for-all-rail-and-top-fittings.html Pole here ...
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    Replacing Teak Trim with Aluminum or automotive trim

    nice photos. I will probably pick something UV resistant and non-heat expanding although this is a good choice. maybe I'll do thin over it acrylic
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    Q about Lewmar Pro Series 700 in Seafarer

    presently I have pulled away the curtain on my anchor locker and have most of the rope piled into the cuddy cabin. Will be curious to see if this can be contained in the normal locker
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    Q about Lewmar Pro Series 700 in Seafarer

    I would like to change out my anchor line to 8-plait from 3 strand. I get constant binding. I have no idea what my Length is but I would rather have shorter line than climb up to the front and unbind the rope with an Allen wrench on moving water. what is the max for a 228 without having to...
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    First Grady White - 228

    Maybe I'm blind, or not good at "where's Waldo" but I don't see what your are referring to in the horizontal rod holder where the hose is stored.
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    Foam tiles in lieu of berth cushions

    you'll have to make a lid for the center cushion that has a backer board. But this idea seems brilliant... if I just had a place to store my Berth Cushions
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    I ended up using Autotex 16" arms and a 14" wiper blade. I chose the autotex because I prefer a j-hook style attachment. Roca makes a compatible blade available from Defender however... although it says Marine it has plastic parts. I ordered the Autotex ones and they were all steel, black...
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    Seafarer 228 1987 Cushion Dimensions - posted for your pleasure

    I am having my Cushions done by a master upholsterer in Turkey, where my mother is located. I will buy the foam here in the USA to stuff the cushions myself This is for a 288 1987 Seafarer. I believe they are similar for most seafarers until 1992, even then, many of these will be the same on a...
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    228G Seafarer Advice on inside cushions along gunwales

    That's an amazing price. $130 for bolsters, after you consider the costs is remarkable.
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    228G Seafarer Advice on inside cushions along gunwales

    I think this is an all-around much easier way of mounting: https://www.sailrite.com/BeauClip-Panel-Mounting-System-Black Also, there is no point to using starboard you can't see. I would use Starboard XL (extra light, and a bit cheaper) or as suggested PVC backing board. possibly painted...
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    228 Seafarer re: Stern Seat back cushions

    I am not a fan of the swivel and had mine with a backer board and these attached https://www.sailrite.com/BeauClip-Panel-Mounting-System-Black
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    Replacing Teak Trim with Aluminum or automotive trim

    I look forward to seeing how yours turns out. I’ll have to figure out how to stabilize the rotten bottom edge first for mine
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    Replacing Teak Trim with Aluminum or automotive trim

    I am doing the trim in anodized aluminum seam-binder or edge binder. Anodized will hold up for quite a while to the salt and is necessary (that or powder coating which is not worth the time and effort). Alexandria Moulding 1/4 in. x 1-9/16 in. x 96 in. Metal Mira Lustre Plain Edging Moulding...
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    No problem I just destroyed both arms removing them and will be happy to send.
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    Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement Help

    IS THAT YOUR KEYCHAIN? LOL! :cool:
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    Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement Help

    I just did it yesterday. My old wiper motor had a ground and two wires. Marinco AFI 34000. Probably original to my 1987 Grady. The New version (same model number) has a ground and three wired attached. it turns out the old motor had two live wires coming off of it. I set one to the slow...
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    if I do I'll send it to you for free no problem