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    2021 Hull Logo's and model callout

    Well done !! Im with leeccoll, going to cost me some $$ also. I like the model call out. Going to look for mine
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    Replacement cockpit drain

    Changing my drain hoses today, one of the drains snapped. The new 180 sportsman has stainless. Are the plastic ones still available ?.
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    New Trailer

    Thats a great looking trailer. I like the full support keel bunks. better put wheel locks on those fancy rims !!
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    Uncovered

    I plan on unwrapping the grady tomorrow. Too windy today. Weather next week is looking great here in Ct.
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    batteries

    two
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    I have a 300 Marlin and I am wondering if anyone has a similar boat with a seakeeper installed?

    Stabilizer to virtually eliminate roll. Crazy expensive.
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    Battery replacement

    There are so many variables regarding boat batteries.. storage, usage, location , life span ... Your boat being a 2017, the wiring probably hasnt been molested. The easiest start for you would be to load test your batteries. If you keep the battery switch in the all position and start your...
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    Finally got it home

    Great Job.. Im excited for you.
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    I'm back - sorry to be absent

    Be Well
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    Bottom Paint

    Thats a damn nice "shineola". Nice bottom job as well
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    stripping bottom paint

    When I bought my sportsman last fall I noticed sections of the hull bottom paint were thick enough to remove with a putty knife. Pettit makes a stripper mentioning bottom paint removal with a cost of $70 / gal. Has anyone tried the myriad strippers at Home Depot for half the cost. They all...
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    Dash cleaning

    I didnt think anything at west marine was 2.29 !! gotta be the cheapest thing there o_O
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    Dash cleaning

    I use a damp tooth brush . I keep one in my wash bucket, A lite mist with the hose and all is well
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    1999 fisherman222

    Im assuming how to access it for removal.?
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    Bottom Paint

    Your geographic location would put summer water temp middle 60's ?.. Could mean less growth requiring lower copper content. I would check with other local boaters to see what the "norm" is.. Let us know
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    Cut, buff, wax.

    Ky, What did the detail individual actually do damage wise ? Burn the gelcoat ?
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    Public Service Announcement

    As long as were solving mysteries..heres another. This happened on a july afternoon this past summer. He was out in the morning and came back. I walked by the boat around 2pm and came back a little later and this is what I saw. Me and some of the guys couldnt believe it. He had to have...
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    Public Service Announcement

    Heres the skinny from what I understand and speculated on. Dont forget the hull is 21 years old. That 250 on full tilt up half the skeg was wet. Transom might have been on the heavy side. The motorwell scuppers were close to the waterline. The boat saw daily use till the incident. Im thinking...
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    Public Service Announcement

    This happened to a family members boat last October. 2000 222 fisherman 250 4stroke. Grady dealer serviced , launched and hauled from date of purchase. I wanted to post now as many of us northerners boats are still on the hard. Will explain. Boat was hauled and grady dealer took it to their...