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Capt Tom, Thanks for reply, but I'm no longer looking for the net material. My previous post was regarding the extruded aluminum "hinge" for the vent window. The new hinge I just received has a different profile than the original, (I posted photos of both sides). I'm wondering if anyone who has...

Here's my (kind of long) follow-up on the window replace project, and a minor problem & question. After months of looking on-line, leaving messages for MGS, and checking back from time to time with GW cust svc, I got a message that Tex at MGS has the "hinge" piece. I called him right away' gave...

I think that most transom rot is more to do with transom-mounted transducers being installed improperly. So many dealers, owners, and even some marine electronics installers just drilling holes below the waterline, and maybe coating the mounting screws with silicone, or such. Absolutely wrong to...

That boat is a money pit, and I think you will forever regret buying it. Survey money well spent; he saved you thou$$$$ands of dollars and a lot of grief. Some years ago, I was on the hunt for a 29 Blackfin FB. I had one surveyed in Michigan (fresh-water boat... what could go wrong!). So many...

Fisher Covers in N.J. has been making custom full covers for decades, and makes very high quality in a number of different fabrics. I had one of them about 25 years ago. The buyer of a boat I just sold a few months ago, just bought one from the same company, and AFAIK, is very satisfied. I don't...

Funny one. Of course I thought we were talking about taking water over the bow, coming in. lol. Going out, unless it's the Columbia River bar, shouldn't be a problem. Sorry; I should have made myself more clear.

All connection points of wiring to all electronics need to be clean and tight. If there is a poor connection, hot or ground, anywhere along the way, voltage to the radio could drop, even momentarily, enough to cause it to shut down. But yes, there could be an intermittent component in the radio...

Sure, but of course I don't know your experience level running inlets. But if you've done it plenty of times, and know how to stay on the back of a wave, it should not be "intense". If, on the other hand, you are not all that comfortable (we've all been there at one time), you might consider...

Unless you stuff the bow, (don't), I wouldn't be too worried about it. Wind-blown spray shouldn't really bother anything, and you do have that folding door closed and latched.

Wouldn't a Sunbrella cover with ring-snaps, and a center tent-style pole, work?

You're going to need a bigger boat! :D

Wow! I hope your dealer actually placed the order with Grady, and is not waiting until he has more "sold". I know the build time is running long, but that's really out there. Good luck. I hope it comes in for you before the end of the year.

I can't help you with the heat range, but what I can tell you is that as of today, I personally have witnessed 6 engines of various manufacturer, including 2 Yamaha outboards, a Honda pressure washer, a Mercury outboard, a Kohler commercial mower, a Honda outboard, with engine problems, (ran...

Outstanding workmanship. Keep it going, and post up the pics. We all love pics!

I fished 100 mi off Delaware/Maryland coast for many years. Plan your trip using 1/3 fuel to go out, 1/3 for return, and 1/3 as reserve. Sudden changes in weather or sea conditions and consume fuel faster than you planned. I equipped my boat with a Revere auto-inflate 6 man lift raft, 6 Type 1...

When I removed the one to take the pic, I didn't check that, but I'd say 45 degrees or there abouts. Seems to me when the latch mechanism is in place and the window opened all the way, it might open 30 degrees. Since my window it still out, maybe someone else can measure it fully open to the stop.

I had my 282 Sailfish for over 15 years, and when in the slip, always had a white terrycloth towel covering the helm. On my new to me Freedom, I have a Sunbrella blue helm cover with snaps. Good idea to keep it covered. My Sailfish helm still looked new, after all those years..

Never had a problem running with the vent windows open. In fact, that is when I use them the most. But this boat, I just purchased it, was missing the window when the boat was delivered to me; professionally hauled from NY. The former owner said to "check the mounting screws for the window latch...

Eric, Thanks. That's an interesting idea, and I will definitely keep it in mind, if I cannot source a hinge. Grady23, Thank you for the tip on using EZ-Tek. I will have to get some, and try it on a few different projects. Do you know if it is the same or similar to Marine Tex? I've used that...

Thanks, yes that is plan-B; cutting a piece of black plexiglass or starboard, and having that as a divider down the center.