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    Splitting the difference

    I have a 268 Islander and a 180 Sportsman and have decided to sell both and get either a 222 or a 257, though my wife would prefer a cabin. Looking for anyone that has experience with both - I'd be trailering including a once a year round trip from FL to NC. Trying to weigh the advance of the...
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    What Trailer for 272?

    Call Steve East Coast Trailers Phone: 407.718.0066 Fax: 407.260.1005 e-mail: eastcoasttrailers@cfl.rr.com He's in Orlando but can set you up with a Loadmaster trailer - you could even save a few bucks by picking it up at the Loadmaster factory off I-75 in Tampa. He sold me a trailer for...
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    Grady v. Scout

    I believe the 232 is oversize on width for trailering. You should check with someone more familiar with them. That said, its a much bigger 23' boat than most, due to the width, so its not a fair comparison. You'd be better off comparing the Scout to the 24' Grady.
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    1999 180 Sportsman CC

    There have been a couple in FL on E-Bay recently - one sold for around $11k (?) and the other didn't meet the reserve. In the NE and with the hardtop, I would guess $15k to $17k in good condition.
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    Jeff at GW customer service does it again

    I put a Suzuki 300 on my Islander as I was concerned about a performance loss going to a 250 4s from a 250 2s. Definitely a great improvement over the OX66. If I got an acceptable offer, I'd probably sell the boat and upgrade to a 330 Express and repower that with Suzuki 300s. Great engines.
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    Trailering Question

    The official THT response would be that you need a dualie diesel F250+... :D
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    Yamaha NMEA 2000 Engine Info

    Makes me want to hook my Suzuki 300 to my C80 on the Islander even if it won't work on the Sportsman.
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    Yamaha NMEA 2000 Engine Info

    Looks good, anyone know if the Garmin 545s has this capability?
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    Swim PLatform Manufacture

    Not sure what model you're looking for but GW204 has one for sale for a 1993 (?) Sailfish.
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    Transom mounted transducer

    I'm going to mount a 3/4" thick piece of Starboard to the transom to attach a transducer and be able to adjust it and possibly add or replace another one. How far into the transom should I drill? Once drilled I will fill the holes with 5200 before installing the screws. Anything else to...
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    Seller's remorse!! Wish I still had my 205

    http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/1106545159.html
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    Pulling Up Deck / 2002 228 Seafarer

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    My new ride

    For now the 268 Islander is in Manteo and the Sportsman is in Jupiter. Might switch at some point but the "offshore" fishing is only 5-6 miles out here so the Sportsman is fine on the right days, while the Islander is good for out of OI.
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    what should I pay to bottom paint and detail

    Which yard and did you get a quote for the detail? The guys at Manteo Marine are very helpful - dropped everything on a Friday afternoon to fix my trailer so I could head home over the weekend a few years back.
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    180 Sportman - cooler question

    Thanks, picked one up at Costco for $40.
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    South Florida question

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    what should I pay to bottom paint and detail

    Please post what you do as far as a detail goes. My boat is there at the owner's lot and will need a detail in early June. Thanks Greg
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    180 Sportsman Cushions

    Responded and sent pics.
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    180 Sportsman Cushions

    Do you need the whole set or just parts? I have the helm seat back rest (but no base cushion), its sunbaked as are the backrests for the jump seats. The remaining cushions are in good shape, but could probably use a good cleaning. I'm in Jupiter FL so you're welcome to take a look. Make me an...
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    180 Sportman - cooler question

    Anyone know what size fits under the reversible helm seat? Thanks Greg