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  1. ROBERTH

    Scupper ball valve

    Why not replace with the SS scuppers so they have less protrusion on the sides and more flush than those plastic one's?
  2. ROBERTH

    Mounting Trolling Motor on a 255

    It is so weird to see how much they flex when working. I passed up a boat coming in from offshore one day this season and thought that the trolling motor was going to break, but then it just flexed back and forth in the waves and current. I guess you don't see that if onboard the boat, but...
  3. ROBERTH

    Islander 268 - Anyone ever pulled forward gas tank

    I don't think cutting that bulkhead would be difficult? I would think you can just make the cut just wide enough to slide the tank aft, then replace the tank, then simply glass in the same piece you cut out with some epoxy and wet out some glass about 6" wider on each side of the cut and it...
  4. ROBERTH

    Wheels locked on trailer

    Great advice on the above.....I always chock, then pull forward to release the pressure. You can feel when it pulls forward a few inches, then the brakes are free. Rinse well behind and through the wheels if possible to get all the salt out if using in saltwater. . Also, as I have found over...
  5. ROBERTH

    sealed batteries???

    I have been using the Duracell AGM 31's from Sams now also and have about 6 years on them and they still pass a strong Carbon Pile tester load. No issues.
  6. ROBERTH

    1998 272 Fuel Tank Removal Questions

    I cleaned my tanks surfaces really good and used some vinegar to kill/clear off the corrosion and used wire brushes. Once cleaned off, used Marine Tex Epoxy to cover any suspicious or weak pitted areas, then coated the tanks with Coal Tar Epoxy which was the recommendation of folks that restore...
  7. ROBERTH

    Macerator/Waste holding tank

    Update to my comments above. I replaced the Macerator pump this weekend and also installed a new Sea-lect 3 Way valve and all is pumping again. Pretty sure the 3 way valve was not the issue, but it is about 30 years old so the rubber seal is hardened and might be a problem at times. The old...
  8. ROBERTH

    228 SeaDek

    I think on the swim platform, the water forces are strong enough to cause a lot of stress if snapped down. I know on mine in rough seas, there is a lot of water pressure washing up and around. KY, I was thinking to do the same on my swim platform, but thought that the grooves would have to be...
  9. ROBERTH

    Mounting LED spot light under Bow pulpit?

    Check this post: https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/led-spreader-lights-recommendations.24918/page-4#post-214591
  10. ROBERTH

    Bilge smell in Marlin mid/aft berth

    A few things come to mind on this type of issue and I have had the in my 25 as well . First, I doubt there is a seal or supposed to be sealed. There should be some type of ventliation flowing through the nooks and crannies to keep mold/mildew down. Second, you might have some mold/mildew and...
  11. ROBERTH

    Macerator/Waste holding tank

    I did the retrofit macerator replacing the in-tank Groco a few years ago. Starting having issues last year where it would not pump out when way out to sea, but when I got home and on the trailer, it would pump out when I tested it. Assumed air leak, so resealed fittings and put new hoses with...
  12. ROBERTH

    Switching from Bennett to Lenco

    My buddy has a 24' Sea Hunt and his Lenco's are constantly failing. He just finished replacing the control module and one of the rams, and now the other ram is not responding consistently, so basically, he will be replacing all the components. Just sayin....
  13. ROBERTH

    Vinyl with spots on helm arms

    Isn't Sodium Hypochlorite bleach? I was just checking the ingredients on the Starbrite and it has this chemical, which is the same as my bottle of bleach....? However, I found this information on the makeup of the bleach being used: BUFFERED-BLEACH TECHNOLOGY is better suited for...
  14. ROBERTH

    GREAT GRADY FAQ

    The switch is just for the reading of the fuel senders from each tank. There is a fuel valve that you change manually to switch between tanks. In my case, it is located in the transom area on the Port side. I have to remove a storage bin from the transom to access it. Not sure where it would be...
  15. ROBERTH

    Bow Pulpit Upgrade

    Yes, agree, it is a science....I really like the Delta. Looks good, and design wise, seems it is perfect. I just could not figure out what I was doing wrong. I recall in the inlet area a few years back in 30' of water anchoring down for cobia fishing. I could not get the anchor to stick...
  16. ROBERTH

    Bow Pulpit Upgrade

    Hi Dennis, fyi...I just found this test by the Salt Strong team and found it to align with the problems what I was having with the Delta. Maybe the softer sand is the culprit...dunno, but maybe this is what I was experiencing at times. Overall, they gave the Delta style a good rating and was...
  17. ROBERTH

    Rinsing Salt Water Out on land -

    Halfhitch, that is a really cool idea if ever need it for whatever reason. Perhaps the bilge pump dies, is a good idea. I didn't think about that. I have the original Rule 1500gph pump and I installed a secondary Rule 2000 gph pump in case the 1500 gets overwhelmed. I have seen videos of boats...
  18. ROBERTH

    Horn replacement

    Dennis, not to mention the phone gazers nowdays while driving their boats!
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    Horn replacement

    I was wondering about that. Hard to tell since I am always on the boat and not somewhere away from it on the water. I still wish I had the dual trumpet air horn that sounds like a freighter! Even though I really never have to use the horn in my area so far. But, the boat traffic is increasing...
  20. ROBERTH

    Horn replacement

    Mine connects inside the cabin. Hole is not large enough to pull the heat shrieked crimps through. Can you get to the underside to check?