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My 1997 Islander has the aluminum U-channel in the transom. Not visible from inside the hull. The other photo is someone else boat 2022 Freedom 275. You can ask GW Customer Service.

That material has a self-adhesive backing and white plastic "rivets". It shrinks and doesn't like bends. You should see what it looks like on my 1997 Islander! It doesn't really seal anything. It's a cosmetic trim strip. Since it is a new boat I would talk to the dealer. You can caulk the...

Previous owner may have had a slow leak somewhere and filled it from time to time.

Look at bow eye position and windlass angle.

Likely some angle of pull of the winch. Sounds like angle too low pulling the boat down. Should be at least level on the trailer maybe a little higher. Zoom in on this photo to see bow eye and windlass angle.

I have a square cover held on by a single screw on top. Looks like yours is missing. I think you are looking at the front of the unit. See if that black hose on the left comes out (and where does it go?). I think that is your fill. Should be able to pull that hose, stick a screwdriver in it and...

Take the hatch up and post a photo of the underside. Probably waterlogged.

Fill is on your "blind side" of the pump. It's a black plug cap. If you have a camera use it. Look at post#7 above.

Well it helps to know where you are if you are wishing for a camera. You could always borrow a GoPro. It's almost certainly a Bennett trim tab. Cylinder may be ok (broken tab hinge). Your boat should have a full hull and tab should be out the back of the boat. Check size in the water. Mounting...

If you really got all the water out before trimming up you should be ok. I like to finish up with 1/2 gallon of pink antifreeze pumped thru with them up. Then trim down to drain. I usually leave them down until I head to FL in January. Either way - up or down you will be fine.

If I remember correctly my old wiper arms mount to a splined shaft. There was a small Allen setscrew to keep it in place. If PB Blaster won't get it loose you can drill it out. I solved my wiper problems permanently - I removed them completely.

Probably a Helmsman. I replaced mine in 2022. West Marine - $199.99. Readily available in the Spring. Just check base size and if you need an adapter - I think I did. I rebuilt a Ritchie years ago for another boat. Talked to Ritchie and ordered the kit with special fluid. After a lot of repair...

You may want to add a NVUS007R chart subscription to your 1243xsv (it is compatible). GARMIN NAVIONICS VISION+™, U.S. EAST. This includes Shaded Relief charts to your plotter. Excellent for fishing in the Cape May area. Lists for $250 but you can buy online for around $210 but be careful you get...

Only fixing high end models. Check your model. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Ritchie Navigation is no longer offering our factory refurbishment program on Helmsman, Voyager, Explorer, or Sport series compasses.

Repairing a compass is a loosing proposition. They leak the mineral oil they are filled with because of bad seals or cracked plastic. Probably a Ritchie. Search online. Make sure you know your cutout size and buy adapter ring if needed. NAPA has old truck style and automotive style. I just...

Don't forget to insulate front, back and mounting pads. AI Overview For insulating aluminum fuel tanks, nitrile is superior to neoprene because of its better resistance to fuels and oils. Neoprene offers only moderate fuel resistance and will degrade with prolonged exposure to petroleum...

Not sure about how much protection painting buys you but I did mine anyway. I used white nitrile strips and 3M4000 from SP Tanks in Clermont, NJ

How do you get it to "move"? Putting weight on the motor?

Do some searching here on GG. If you have movement have a pro look at it. That is worst case pre-failure. I have posted frequently on this subject under hookup1 and transom. Pictures and location will help others help you.

The wipers are useless anyway. I removed mine and glassed the holes up. They are standard splined windshield wipers. NAPA has the original style or you can go ANCOR. I was getting mine from NAPA. Windshield wiper blades. NAPA 60-1870 arm and blade. $9.99. Blade only 60-1805 $5.99. Also...