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    macerator pump 272 sailfish

    Silverlining, I checked your old posts, good info. I also found that I blew a 25 amp fuse when I try to pump out so I probably have a frozen pump. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike
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    shifting into neutral?

    Thanks richie, Its on a 2000 sailfish with 200hp ox66 engines. It doesn't happen all the time usually when trolling at very slow speeds at higher speeds the throttle works fine. Thanks, MIke
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    shifting into neutral?

    When I shift into neutral engines are sometimes still engaged forward. Is this easy to fix? Thanks in advance, Mike
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    Toyota Tacoma Experience?

    I have a Tundra, and wished I had bought Tacoma. The tundra is to big but Toyota definately knows how to make a quality vehicle although I agree they are not as good as in the past when they were made in Japan.
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    macerator pump 272 sailfish

    Thanks guys, its a 2000 and the gauge never worked since I've had the boat always read 3/4 full. I will try and search more on this site. I have already read the groco site in order to fix the reading.
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    macerator pump 272 sailfish

    I tried to pump out my holding tank for the first time and nothing happened. Not sure if I blew a fuse or what. The owners manual says I should have a switch at the helm but there isn't one. Any suggestions would be appreciated
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    272 GPS

    I can tell you what won't fit , a garmin 3210
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    Where to place shoot-thru-hull transducer

    Ky i think is water based whereas vaseline is oil based I believe. I installed mine pretty close to the center and a little aft of the tranducer flats. whats nice about the shoot thru is you can test different spots before you choose a permanent location.
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    Adding second bilge pump

    It has a forward pump as well. Just adding a second aft for redunancy or an emergency. The two on the boat now I think pump total of 2400gph
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    Where to place shoot-thru-hull transducer

    I just installed a p79 on a 272 sailfish so far so good. Cost about 100. Located in bilge on 18 degree deadrise, old one was on tranducer flats and didn't work not sure if it was the placement of the ducer. Very easy to install, checked the location first by just applying some K-Y jelly to the...
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    Raw water wash down and fresh water tank issues, need help

    In your manual their is the freshwater tubing layout. If you don't have one maybe you could go online and make a copy
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    Adding second bilge pump

    Thanks for the tips really appreciate it!
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    Adding second bilge pump

    Thanks for your reply. Do I need to drill a larger hole than the fitting to compensate for epoxy and bedding?
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    Adding second bilge pump

    I am going to add second pump in my 272. Looks like I can get at hull easily be removing livewell. Wondering what type of work needs to be done after I drill the hole for thru hull fitting ? glass repair etc. Not sure if the sides are cored and need to be sealed? Thanks for any advise. Mike
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    Heavy Duty Cleaner??

    easy off oven cleaner will take off just about anything, including paint if left on too long.
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    Trip Report: Marblehead MA to Nantucket

    Its a 272 Sailfish. That's an interesting idea not sure if I have the guts. Do like to fish though.
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    Trip Report: Marblehead MA to Nantucket

    Great video. I am making similiar trip fourth of july. From Boston Harbor to Dennis on the south side any advise or precautions?
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    holding tank, fresh water pump leak

    Thanks, any idea how to get at the connection for the sink in the galley next to fridge?
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    holding tank, fresh water pump leak

    I have two questions. On my sailfish the holding tank always shows 3/4 full even after being pumped out? Second question is fresh water pump turns on every 5 minutes or so for a fraction of a second, I assume I have a leak somewhere any suggestions of first place to look? Thanks in advance.
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    Swim Platform/Ladder - Grady White or After Market

    I don't know what the quality of the after market platform is but I can tell you from experience the GW holds up. I am 250# and used platform and ladder all the time and not gingerly, was amazed at how well it stood up over time.