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When I had F225 3.3 engines on my SF it had the same props as you 15 1/4 x 19 ansd I would get 5000RPMs. When I put new 4.2 L f250 on it we stayed with 15/1/4 x 19 bc Yamaha had a back order on props. We were only getting around 5000 RPMs. Eventually change props to 15 1/2 x 17 and we popped up...

Good luck with the new rig - Hope you hang around - You have shared a great deal of boating know how with us all!

Also Consider once you dig in / oper her up you are likely to find more issue - fuel tanks, wiring etc. As someone said - everything is repairable - how much time and money make it worthwhile. Good Luck

did the same thing on a 2004 282 in 2017

Bought mine a few years old and it was blue. Went with black hydro coat and it looks great.

My first Grady was an 85 Seafarer and had one option a side fresh water faucet - the first weekend we bought the boat the pump had died. I remember returning to the dealer for a warranty claim and the dealer said boats should made with as few moving parts as possible. Can't believe the number of...

151/2 x 17 - Running these on 4.2L f250.

I have always disconnected the negative on the 3 batteries in November and just reconnect in April. Never had and issue with batteries not holding their charge unless the battery was at the end of its life cycle. If I'm working on anything electrical on the boat in the spring. I will use shore...

Another option may be to pick up a portable Honda generator - they are very quiet and provide reliable power.

SF is a great all around boat - you will really like it. Good Luck. inspect that transom cap and replace if it is the original aluminum cap with corrosion pitting/holes.

I got my Isotherm replacement for my Sailfish at West Marine

I had an 85 Seafarer it was a good but it did give the body a beating in choppy waters. I have had a chance to ride on my nephews Seafarer that has the SV hull and there is an incredible improvement from what I remember of 85 Seafarer hull. The 85 is till running strong with a new owner. Is you...

I had a GW dealer tell me that it was not necessarily a weight issue (may be in some cases) but from an engineering POV, it was the amount of thrust, particularly from the 4 strokes. As some said earlier the f225 are a very good match for that boat with plenty of power.

You could run the wire down the pipe attached to the overhead box to the lower box. Lower box - follow wires to the wall behind the aft cabin(should be an access panel in the aft berth). This is the area where your head holding tank, macerator and fresh water pump are installed . From there...

Since we have determined that you are using the correct fill, the vent is functional and the electric pump is working it sounds like a blockage somewhere along the fill line - have you tried either blasting water in by sealing around the hose and fill with rags or using a wet vac to suck out the...

I had an 04 Gulfstream and will tell you it is a great boat and handles like a much bigger rig. The boat I had was powered by a F225 and I had no complaints. I am on the south shore of Ma and used the boat extensively on Cape Cod Bay and several trips to Nantucket and Martha Vineyard. Twins...

I have been very happy with West Marine AGM in both performance and longevity

I replaced mine with one from Walmart - the only adjustment I had to do was remove the rubber tab feet. I ma not at the boat now but can get you the name later in the weeks - it was 5 or 6 years ago but there should be something clost to your needs there. Somebody in another post had said they...

I get 5 years with AGM - as stated above wire those each terminal group of wires and the job is much easier. if you don't one wire is always sure to slide down in back and then when you find something not working it a not so fun project figuring out where the missing wire is hiding!

I have an 04 SF and it does not have either of those outlets. On my boat the fresh water shower is in the port side beside the stern seat. My saltwater washdown is also port beside the live well compartment. You will love the Sailfish it is a great boat. one thing I would check right away is the...