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NJFisherman, did you ever buy either boat?

Your numbers sound about right. Dig around a bit more and you should be able to find a copy of the original performance chart for the 265 with 225's. Similar to attached. It has taken me two seasons to figure out my MPG. I tracked my gas usage, miles and hours. At the end of it all it turns...

Wahoo and Hookup, thanks for posting your pics! Now I am torn. My seats need help. Not that they are ripped or stitching is coming apart, just well worn. The black spots on the arms of the captain's chair are not mildew, but the off-white color actually wearing away, exposing the black...

Wahoo, do you have any pics of your new seats that you can share? I have a 2008 Sailfish 282 and would like to get an idea of what new seats would look like. My originals are in decent shape, though the arm rest on the captain's chair is slihtly worn and the co-pilot chair keeps getting moldy...

I agree with Legend. I also have 282 Sailfish. My dock neghbor has 300 Marlin. If you can swing it, skip the Sailfish and go for the Marlin. Wider, larger aft deck area, slightly larger cabin. I love my Sailfish for fishing with a couple of buddies, or with my wife and daughter, but 4...

Check out this thread. Great way to mount a TM if you have a bow sprit! https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/rhodan-on-a-gw-marlin.31320/

Thank you all for your responses. Very good ideas! I have found a clip on-line for about $3 each (plus $5 shipping), which doesnt seem bad for 2 clips. And I have plenty of scrap PVC boards (Azek) that I should be able to use as a new base. Thanks again!

Hi. I need to replace the clips and their mounting blocks that hold the bar of the aft fold down bench in place (when in stored position). This is for a 2008 Sailfish 282. I contacted Grady White Service, and they were great. They gave me part number "10-152 CLIP 7/8" BLACK AFT SEAT...

If your windlass is on a bow sprit, see this link: Great setup! https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/rhodan-on-a-gw-marlin.31320/

Meanwhile, thanks. I recently downloaded the Service Manual for the 2007 F250 and it states the gear shifter should be in the Neutral position when removing and installing the lower unit. I'm in good shape now.

That's right, and as stated in the thread the OP and I have the exact same unit, 2007 F250TXR. Thus my question to the OP.

Thanks for your replies. If I need to remove the dome, I'll try the paint scraper under the fixture. Will get back to you after I check the wire connections and fuse box.

Wow, thats a lot of maintenance on a boat you're selling! Very thorough, and way above my technical level. Quick question, when you remove and install the lower unit, do you leave the shifter in Neutral, or do you have it in gear? It would seem that as long as you put it back however it came...

I'm also curious as to why you are working on the lower unit. I also have a 2007 LF250TXR and the lower unit got fried at the end of the season - braided fishing line was wrapped between the propeller and the shaft seals. The unit was bone dry when I pulled it, no oil, no water. That's a...

Yes, it does seem like the light is glued tothe ceiling. I removed two smll mounting screws, but the light is still firmly attached to the ceiling. That's why I asking about how you removed yours. Mineis on a 2008 Sailfish. I'm going to check the wiring for the spreaders, as I think that is...

Hookup, how did you remove the dome light from the ceiling? I can't figure out how to remove the fixture. My spreaders have stopped working and I think it may be the switch. Previously, they worked intermittently. I'm going to check the wiring, but am curious as to how to remove the light...

Once I had good advice and the right tools it was a piece of cake! Thanks for your info!

Got back to completing the winterization today. Bought a Drill Pump "Kit" at HD for $20 and it worked great. The hose attachment that comes with the pump fits perfectly and snuggly (as in no leaks!) into the thru hull fitting for the AC discharge. Put the intake end of the pump into a gallon...

I plan to use a hose with a tepered rubber stopper on it. Hopefully that will seal the drain hole and all the antifreeze will get pushed out the thru hull in the stern. I am traveling for a week so will post updates after I return.

So I was able to open the strainer and fill it with antifreeze, but it stopped pumping out the side. I think I have a blockage in the pump or it got air locked. Next step is the reverse flush. I can buy a drill pump for $12 so not a big expense.