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  1. Billv

    Electronics box switch

    I had the same problem on my 05 283 release replace the switch fix the problem
  2. Billv

    Running Cape May Inlet

    running Cape May Inlet
  3. Billv

    Diesel

    Great torque and fuel efficieny with the diesel outboards. Drawback is weight, ~25% heavier and at least with the Cox idle speed is 5 mph due to large prop size.
  4. Billv

    283 Release Helm seat replacement?

    I would like to see a picture of what you did if you wouldn’t mind thanks
  5. Billv

    283 Release Helm seat replacement?

    Has anyone replaced the helm bench seat on a 283 or similar model with Lebroc or similar bucket seat? Mine is beginning to wear out and I am sure recovering would be $1000 so I as considering an upgrade to a twin bucket seat. any thoughts?
  6. Billv

    Yamaha F350 flywheel?

    Wow - every 80 hours of use in the 3500rpm range would be a PITA
  7. Billv

    Yamaha F350 flywheel?

    I beleive that the Yamaha F350 made during ~2012 to ? have a problem with the flywheel requiring it to be replace every 80 hours of use in the 3500RPM range. Does any one know if they have corrected this problem and in what year?
  8. Billv

    NJ fishing reports

    Fishing in Martha’s Vineyard this week. Came up on my friends 32 ft Cape Horn. Stopped at Coxes ledge on way between Block Island and MV.
  9. Billv

    NJ fishing reports

    Fishing in Martha’s Vineyard this week. Came up on my friends 32 ft Cape Horn. Stopped at Coxes ledge on way between Block Island and MV.
  10. Billv

    Grady 27/28 sailfish owners...

    I have a 2005 283 Release center console which may be the same hull. I traded up from a 24 foot Wellcraft. I would consider my 283 a tank compared to the 24 foot boat. It runs well in most seas
  11. Billv

    NJ re Fishing Line

    20lbs power pro is my go to for most reels
  12. Billv

    NJ fishing reports

    Seabass are one of my favorites. I’ve made 3 Seabass trips so far
  13. Billv

    NJ fishing reports

    Out with a couple of friends for opening day summer flounder and he got this nice weakfish in the ICW
  14. Billv

    NJ fishing reports

    As far as the rollers it all depends on the spacing yesterday they were so far apart we just rolled right over them
  15. Billv

    NJ fishing reports

    Good day on seabass out of Cape May
  16. Billv

    2005 Release hatch help

    I have a 2005 Release (center console). The transom has a fishbox and next to this fishbox is a smaller compartment with an insert for storage. The issue is that the hatch on this smaller compartment does not have a gas shock or spring to prevent it from swinging all the way open. When it...
  17. Billv

    autopilot

    SiTex makes a nice aftermarket unit that works as standalone or via NMMA 2000 when connected to your GPS. I would have to agree that one sync'd to your exisiting electroncis would be more robust but if $$ is of concern there work well. This is what I have connect to my Garmin units
  18. Billv

    Updating Ditch Bag

    I used my vaccum sealer to protect some things like a knife and multi-tool from rusting. This way they stay sharp and ready
  19. Billv

    Gas Caddy

    Many marinas don’t allow you to fill yourself due to liability reasons. You may want to check first
  20. Billv

    Part needed

    I just ordered two covers from YTmarineproducts.com