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    New Suzukis on 1989 Sailfish?

    Ive got a 1989 Saifish 252 G. Twin 2002 150 Yamaha HPDI'S on the bracket right now. I have redone a lot on this boat and feel like I have it set up nicely for me. Motors are 2002 150's, they have around 1500 hours. Blew a piston on one and had to rebuild the power head, at the time I didnt want...
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    Replacement LED nav lights for 1989 sailfish

    I've read all the threads here and got me more confused :( I would really like to find some replacement green and red navigation lights with LED bulbs that would come close to the same footprint as the original lights. The old light fixture itself is in OK shape, but the lens is cloudy and I'd...
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    Latch to keep stove up 1989 Sailfish

    [attachment=0]IMG_1111.JPG[/attachmenThe latch to keep my stove folded up against the bulkhead broke. Any one ever find a like for like replacement? I tried one from WM made by Whitecap (S-0054C) but it won't do the job. Old one has markings on the back looks like "DC" and the number "2021 A&B"...
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    Donations

    Sorry to say it's been a while since my original donation. I've received so much info here. Maybe a yearly reminder would be a good idea? Thanks for the great website! :goodjob Donation sent.
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    Overboard drains

    If I recall it didn't cost much to have that done, but I had the boat in for something else at the time so it wasn't a hassle to add that to the job. I didn't remove the carpet, I don't spend much time in there :D
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    Overboard drains

    Congratulations on getting most of those changed! I did all mine also when I got the boat, but I couldnt see any way to reach that one either, so i took it to a boat fiberglass shop and had him cut out an area about 6"x6" around the drain, remove the old hose, put on a new one, then repair the...
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    1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank??

    Re: 1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank Good idea. Thanks, I'll check.
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    1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank??

    Re: 1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank Never did actually see the "offending screw", I figure it came in through the forward wall of the fuel tank coffin. Tank fits so tight in there I'm not going to worry about it sliding, although I suppose it could slide forward an inch...
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    1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank??

    Re: 1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank Well, if anyone needs to know, I got the tank out by removing the panel that the steps into the cabin are mounted to. Looks like Grady put a screw into the aft wall of the tank to stabilize it and the screw came out/ tank shifted...
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    1988 sailfish 252 reserve oil tank location?

    In transom behind the doors
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    wireless autotether setup for twin outboards

    Same with the inflatable life jacket, wear it pretty much all the time when I'm out at night alone. I don't have a spot, your post got me thinking I should buy a plb. I'll start looking for one now. Anyone recommend a particular one? I do have an EPIRB already, but wouldn't be much good on the...
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    wireless autotether setup for twin outboards

    I use the auto tether. Seems to be a good system. Makes me feel safer anyway when I'm out alone. http://www.autotether.com
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    Battery question for '98 Islander 268

    I should have said first, I assume all battery connections are tight.
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    Battery question for '98 Islander 268

    Lets get started - more information needed. How many motors and what kind? How old are your batteries? Do you have a meter to test their voltage? Needing to switch to both batteries to start engine could mean a starting battery is getting weak- or maybe it wasn't the correct size when...
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    yamaha ox66 water not reaching top of block

    On my 2002 hpdi the telltale water goes through the voltage regulator. It needed cleaning too as it can get clogged. That might be an issue.
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    1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank??

    Re: 1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank that might be a good idea.
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    1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank??

    Re: 1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank Thanks for the reply. I'm not in a cold climate and the tank just started leaking this year. I too removed the access panel to get to the hoses on the bait well, and don't believe it can be removed that way. I do have the access plate...
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    1989 Sailfish anyone know how to remove fresh water tank??

    1989 Sailfish 252G. Fresh water tank is leaking about half it's water, draining into the bilge. It doesn't look like it is a hose, as far as I can see. I think it must be cracked, or maybe a screw or something rubbed a hole in it. I have removed the access panel between the live well and "Aft...
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    How to Read a Fishfinder

    Garmin makes a spray shield that mounts on top of the transducer to reduce the rooster tail. Or, you can make your own.... http://www.thehulltruth.com/semperfifis ... ray.html#b