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  1. Recoil Rob

    Raw water pumps

    I installed a Shurflo last year, still going strong. 2 year warranty.
  2. Recoil Rob

    1989 Tournament 19 Foam Removal

    FWIW, I have a 180 that I wanted to install a shoot thru hull transducer in so I put a hatch in the deck in front of the motor well. I think they use closed cell foam since there's always some water in the bilge but the foam doesn't absorb it. Also, if I stand alone in front of my motor, water...
  3. Recoil Rob

    New member, question on an older 225.

    Probably should check gas tank and lines too.
  4. Recoil Rob

    New member, question on an older 225.

    Do a search on here for "bang cap" "bang plate" and "transom repair". You'll see lots of pics of what to look for.
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    Is there a repair kit for small chips in the fiberglass?

    Spectrum has different colors for GW by year of build.
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    Windshield Rubber Grommets

    that took a turn....
  7. Recoil Rob

    Repowering a 2003 208 adventure

    Re-powering is the time to do it, when the engine is off. My boat is a 2004 180, the bang cap only covered the back edge of the transom. I had it removed, the seam between hull and liner cleaned out and glassed over and then the new plastic bang cap installed. I was lucky, no water intrusion to...
  8. Recoil Rob

    Day 2 Day spray cleaner?

    My gelcoat is beginning to hold some blood stains at the end of the day, probably needs a buff and wax. In the midst of a fishing blitz I do my best to get blood off ASAP but there are always some clots that leave a ring when scrubbed off at the end of the day. They usually fade away in a day...
  9. Recoil Rob

    Recommendations for storage cover for Fisherman 180 with T-top with lace on canvas top

    Entire boat or T-Top curtain? I went with curtain, about $600. https://rnr-marine.com/purchase.php?product=T-Top-Center-Console-Storage-Curtains-EL-44x84
  10. Recoil Rob

    Bow mount trolling motor on a fisherman 180

    Charlie, what is that on the table over the battery? Does it allow you to charge the lithium battery from the engine?
  11. Recoil Rob

    Bait board ideas for sportsman 180

    My setup....I leave it there year round, no issues, but if I had to would remove in seconds.
  12. Recoil Rob

    Looking too place my 96" rhodan on the bow port side on 232 Gulfstream 2001. I sae a seasewiwel mount that just came out. Anyone with any input or pix

    I was considering the Sea-Swivel for a Garmin on my 180. It's a great idea and looks like a quality product but I was wrestling with the cost of the Garmin, battery and wiring at around $6K. Another $1100 for the mount is making me think twice about improving my anchoring skills.
  13. Recoil Rob

    Anyone remove the helm seat from a 180 Sportsman?

    I think I'm gonna design a box to fit in, accessible from the top for Plano boxes (lift the seat) and drawers that will slide out under the bar.
  14. Recoil Rob

    Anyone remove the helm seat from a 180 Sportsman?

    The whole point is I wanted to just take it off and turn it around, reuse bolts, holes everything. Can't be done.
  15. Recoil Rob

    Anyone remove the helm seat from a 180 Sportsman?

    Here's where I m. I called a GW dealer and talked to the Service Mgr. who told me it's either a 1/4" sheet metal screw that's just screwed into the deck, or a 1/4" bolt with an insert in the deck. I tried removing one, would not budge ,was afraid I would snap the head. At this point I...
  16. Recoil Rob

    Bait board ideas for sportsman 180

    Magma makes a model that utilizes a clip in arrangement , I hang it over the transom on starboard side of the engine. I never use the corner seats. https://magmaproducts.com/products/econo-mate-bait-fillet-table
  17. Recoil Rob

    Anyone remove the helm seat from a 180 Sportsman?

    I am not taking it off regardless. It would be foolish to loosen without knowing the outcome first.
  18. Recoil Rob

    Anyone remove the helm seat from a 180 Sportsman?

    My 180 is 2004, crossbar is in the rear. I called Grady but they were no help, said they couldn't be sure on a 20 year old boat.
  19. Recoil Rob

    Anyone remove the helm seat from a 180 Sportsman?

    If I remove the screw and the nut drops off under the deck I'm screwed. Better to ask first.