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Hookup and Seasick, thanks for the replies. Any idea if I can replace the shaft seal without opening up the pump? If I have to open the pump I will, but obviously would prefer not to. Also, do I need to remove the pump from the dash to replace the shaft seal, or can I replace the seal with...

I have been having some slack in my steering lately, so have added fuid to the system. However, the slack has not disappeared. And the slack s about 1/2 - 3/4 of a turn of the wheel. So today I started to bleed the system (following SeaStar's procedure). I was on the bleeder screws and my...

This won't help you much, but posting just to provide another data point. i have a 2008 282 Sailfish and the anchor drops by itself every time. Maybe GW changed the anchors, rollers or mounting setup between the years?

Thanks for all of the input. So the package I saw at West Marine sounds like it will work. I am concerned about bangs and dings from a loose anchor, so may look into a sand spike. However, when anchoring on a sand bar, we are not always on a fully exposed sandbar, but simply a shallow area...

I have a Sailfish 282 which is equipped with a windlass, which is great and makes dropping anchor a breeze. But when I drop next to a sandbar, the boat often blows all over the place. So looking to add a simple stern anchor to keep the boat in one place. Primary anchor will still be the bow...

I have also experienced the tripped main, only it wasn't tripped. I turned it off myself and then forgot to flip it back on. Next time I boarded the boat the house batteries were dead!. Thank goodness for the battery switch. Was able to start everything off the third battery, charged up the...

Thanks for all of the replies. I do have the temparature control knob on the inside, back, top, right. I did not know I can turn off the fridge with that knob! I will take that approach when I am off shore power and not running the engines for a long period of time. The boat does not have a...

I have a 2008 Sailfish 282, new to me this year. The boat has a small fridge in the cabin. It appears the fridge runs off the batteries, as it is on all the time; when connected to shore power, when not connected to shore power, when the engines are running and when the engines are not...

Wahoo, thanks for this info. I will give it a good read. I also plan to pump out the tank as soonn as possible. And thanks to FishTalAle.

Resurrecting this old thread. Wahoo, did you ever resolve the flasing lights on your Jabsco? I also have a 282 (2008) and have the exact same flashing lights on my controls. Appreciate any input on how to resolve this. I do believe my holding tank is nearly empty.

Thanks everyone for your input. I will start with using caulk (Life Seal) and keep an eye on the cracks/patchwork through the season.

Fish, thanks. I really don't want to remove the corners unless I have replacements corners. I was thinking about using 4200 to seal the cracks,. Do you think that will work, at least to get me through this season?

The corner moldings on my Sailfish are cracked, both port and starboard. The starboard is worse. Checked with a GW dealer and they said GW does not make parts for boats older than 10 years. Anyone know where I can get replacement corner moldings for the bang cap? Thanks

Bought an Ancor 9 Watt Wedge bulb at my local marine store. Fits perfectly. At $4.99 for a 2 pack, could be one of my cheapest repairs! Thanks for all the input!

Skunk, That's funny it is in the Marlin manual, but not the Sailfish. I had scoured the Sailfish manual before posting here. Now I know to look at the manuals for some of the same vintage boats, thanks! I bought two different bulbs today. Will find out which one is correct when I'm at the...

Skunk, thank you. The mast I have is either 13-123 or 13-125, from your document. So I agree with the 71DP festoon type bulb. Can you tell me where you obtained this diagram? Looks like a great source of info. Thanks again.

Can anyone tell me the type/mode; number of the lightbulb that goes in the Mast Light on a 2008 282 Sailfish. My light bulb broke into pieces over the winter so I don't have a sample to take to the marine store. I also looked at the owners manual and it does not list the type of bulb. All I...

Topsul, good idea to build a tray, I like that. My other concern is disconnecting the back terminal. It looks like a bear to reach. Hopefully I can slide the battery forward a bit, then disconnect it.

I found the access to the batteries. There is a panel behind the aft fold-down bench seat. Open the panels and the batteries sit on a shelf beneath the livewell. Not a lot of clearance or room to work with. Looks like they would have to be removed one after the other, starting with the...

Will try to pull both the trash bin and the fish box. I'll give an update once i climb onto the boat later this week.