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I did replace the hoses with one of the hoses recommended here and that West Marine carried. Less of a job because I only needed to replace hoses from head to tank and tank to deck pump-out. The overboard discharge seacock became the raw water source for the AC. There was one bend, going up to...

Now that damn High Horse is peeing on ME! :p. I deserved the bath.

Well said Halfhitch. I'll come down off my high horse. Your perspective is, of course, accurate. Rob

Since your head is obviously working, I presumes the sea water inlet seacock is open. Very close to that sea cock should be a second sea cock with a yellow label on it marked "overboard pump-out" or something to the effect. The handle to that sea cock may not be attached. You'll need to find the...

I hope this link at the bottom to another thread comes through. Since my very newbie posting, FishTaleAle made a posting titled: Jabsco Manual or Electric Head System - Troubleshooting Ideas - 38110 or 38111 Series His posting contains much more info than I ever knew about the waste system. I...

Kentucky: That is a good looking set up. I don't have (nor could I ever reach!) the rocket launchers. So I secure to outrigger base. The 8's used to leave a lot of antenna overhanging, unprotected. Now I believe the pool noodle absorbs a good portion of the vibration. I guess everyone's...

4' Digital antennas have worked very well for me. I noticed no loss of range when I first switched, although theoretically, I know there should be some. I also prefer the more broad arc of transmission of the 4.5 decibel gain. Lastly, my boat gets trailered some very long distances a couple of...

Of course I'll post here as I have wifi! I do see on the Active Captain charts that some of the rocks have humorous names. Like million dollar rock! I suspect that crab and/or fish traps will pose a challenge in that area as well. Departing from St. Marks, we have reservations in Steinhatchee...

Bob: Yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing that part of FL. I spoke with a Tow Boat US captain over there and he told me which channels my Sailfish could handle okay and some channels that I could only navigate on the upper reaches of the tide. I want to avoid those, because we'll want to come in...

Family and Bob, thanks for your responses. Bob, I will contact Doc Stressor. I didn't know he ran out of Homosassa. I'm told that there is a certain rock, right at the edge of the channel, that is famous for taking out props and lower units for those who wander just a tad outside. And its on a...

On each of my previous boats, I've carried an inexpensive, lightweight aluminum "get home" prop. Usually about the same size as the prop Grady put on the boat. I hadn't done that with the Sailfish yet, but wanted that done before going through the Big Bend area of FL this summer on the last leg...

Well, I didn't see any link in my response, so I guess my attempt failed. Sorry about that. Hope you can still find them on eBay.

If this link to eBay works, I believe it is what you're looking for. If not, just google Taco Flex Trim in the dimensions, (height, thickness) of what you have, and I believe you'll come up with it easily enough. Ebay seller Taylor Marine is a Grady dealer and I have bought from them before on...

GV: My duct work went around the port side of the aft berth to get to the steps. But you may be asking about continuing further forward than that. You may be able to continue the duct work behind the fridge. Then you may be able to locate a small, maybe three inch, vent beneath the counter...

Yes, it's an older, hardly used, but just sat in the weather for 14 years. I like the idea of drilling a 1/8" hole. If that has a chance of stopping the crack, it's worth a try. I've had Gorilla Tape over it for nearly two years, but want to deal with it in some way. My house has vinyl siding...

Having just finished the job on a 282, I'll offer some suggested questions to ask yourself. On an Islander, I'm guessing 5,000-5,500 BTU would be sufficient cooling power. Do you have a place to put a unit of that size? From that space, can you run 4" ducting some distance from the unit and...

This liner crack above the port window has been there since I boat the boat about two years ago. It does not appear to be expanding. Anyone have experience of a fix that that will stop any future expansion and still look reasonably okay? My current thought is to have home depot do their best to...

Tom: I purchased a Mermaid AC unit out of Ft. Myers, FL. I read some good reviews, but I don't really know if they are one of the better units or not. What struck me was that many reviews said they were geared for the do-it-yourselfer and provide greater assistance after the sale. I found this...

Amongst the other practicalities, you'll need to consider where you'll place your through-hull fitting for the condensing sea water water source. Some have placed the thru-hull in the rear bilge and the 500 GPH pump pumped water forward to the unit just fine. I wasn't comfortable cutting a new...

A lot of good information here. I'll add another tidbit that has always intrigued me. The draft of the 271 is 23", greater than any other Grady her size and greater than the 306 at 21" and equal to the Marlin's 23". It is equal to the 23" of a Contender 30st. I asked my dealer about this some...