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Does anyone know the diameter of the thru hulls at the aft sides of the Fisherman 204? I want to replace them this year and install a ball valve as well to be able to shut them when I'm at the dock. Thanks! Gradyrod 1985 Fisherman 204

how to best check for water intrusion Thanks everyone for the good advice ! Let me first say that I do keep my boat at a slip for the season, and I do have an auto bilge pump in the aft bilge!! What I was suggesting was putting another auto bilge pump up on the deck back in the aft corner...

in line valve problems I tried putting the ping pong ball with plastic housing on the stern just behind the scuppers. They really didn't work too well at first, then as they fouled with marine growth they became totally useless. I'm afraid you'd have the same fouling problem with the in-line...

Thanks for the replies! I really would rather not weight down the bow, but it is an option! As for the water intrusion, Gulf Coast, how would I get to that area forward of the fuel tank? I guess I would have to remove the deck to inspect this area? Or could I cut an inspection port in the...

I have had a problem, as have many others, with the scuppers of my 1985 Fisherman 204 being partly underwater. This year, in fact, even the aft scuppers on the sides of the hull that drain the fish boxes were partly submerged. I keep my boat in the water at a dock and I am worried about this...

Hauled boat up on trailer today and ran for a few seconds with the lower unit out of the water. How long does it take to do engine damage or impellor damage while running dry?? Gradyrod

What a great idea! Bob- Thanks for that tip on blocking and painting! I figured I'd have to paint the boat sitting on the trailer the best I could. Your method sounds great! Question: How do you paint the areas that are blocked ? Do you have to reblock using a different area of the...

Bunk type Thanks Seasick for the info! I know it is a little undersized, but I feel for winter storage and a very short distance to the yard it will be ok. Today I bought new keel rollers and shafts, new swivel jack, and new bunk plates. I am confident trailer will work for me. Yes, I...

West Marine woked for me! Very pleased to get my third season out of the West Marine ablative paint. I am in Western Long Island Sound at a marina-- in water for 6 months, and the bottom is perfect. All i have done is touch up a few spots each spring. This year I plan to lightly sand and...

winter storage on the trailer Guys- I perhaps should have stated that the reason I am looking for the weight is that a buddy has given me a traier, a Load Rite 2700 pounder. The only use for it would be to haul the boat, and bring it exactly one mile to be stored for the winter. We tested...

not THAT much!! Thanks for the fast comeback--however, I have a center console boat which I believe is not nearly as heavy as your model. Anyone have a cc fisherman 204 with a known weight? Rod

Anyone know the weight (wighout engine) of a 1985 Fisherman 204? I am looking at trailers and I would like to know how much the boat weighs! Thanks! Rod

A/C winterize Basically what I do is feed antifreeze in thru the circulating pump and once I see the red color coming out the thru hull I turn the A/C unit off. This is all I've done for 14 years now and all works fine! The same idea as winterizing the engines!

anyone can help with instructions on how to rebuild the 2 carbs on Yammie 25 , 2 cycle motor. Thanks! Gradyrod

need to do some gelcoat repair-- does anyone know if Grady has old gelcoat available to purchase? Rod

I want to replace the gauges (except the tach-which is OMC new in 1998) and the panel they fit on in my Fisherman 204. I have 5 gauges and 7 or so switches and fuse holders below. Anyone have a recommendation as to what gauges might be good and how to construct a new panel? Thanks. Gradyrod

I know many of you think I'm jumping the gun here discussing winter storage in mid September, but I'm the kind of guy who likes to have all my ducks in order early on to avoid wasting time as it starts to get cold out! Today's question is fuel tanks-- should they be full and stabilized, or...

good idea re ignition switch.. but I already covered that one! Replaced the old switch this past spring! Thanks for still thinking of me! All is running fine for the moment! Rod

All ok now Did not find any problems and the motor seems to start up like a champ after that one time with problem starting. perhaps it was just the fuel separating or something else causing an oil-saturated condition. thx for all advice! Rod

OK, Bob, you may be right... about the Fall run, and I hope it's a good one this year!! But I am thinking about where to store, whether or not to buy a trailer, and want to figure out how to winterize and buy all the stuff I am going to need before it does get cold!! I stay in until the end of...