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    Adding an ammeter (or two) to the dash

    Unfortunately the 2003 Yamaha engines don't output that data via NMEA, it wasn't until (I think) 2004 or 2005.
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    Adding an ammeter (or two) to the dash

    Has anyone ever done this? I have a 2003 and other than a tiny value displayed on one of the Yamaha gauges there's no way to sense the state of the electrical system when idling, running at high speed, raising the anchor, etc.
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    Cockpit drain hose replacement

    On a Sailfish, does anyone know how to replace the Port cockpit drain hose that goes to the through-hull? I saw somewhere that if you remove the batteries and hire a small child it was feasible. I'd like to think that Grady White would have kept this in mind (hose replacement, not small...
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    Low voltage warnings

    I've seen several threads with this topic but mine's slightly different. We just made our first trip to Catalina Island to fish, while there we dropped anchor several times. I recently installed three new Northstar AGM batteries (from West Marine) and had the battery selector switches on...
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    282 Sail Fish Registration

    28', I know with the pulpit she's 30' but if anyone give me static I just point to the '282' logo.
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    Towing a 282 Sailfish

    Russ, I have a 282 Sailfish, a 2003, and tow with an F-250. Mine is slightly different because I ordered my truck with the diesel so it has tons of grunt. That being said, it tows really well but keep two things in mind. Leave plenty of stopping distance and be prepared for the folks who like...
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    Rigging an outrigger

    My Sailfish has Lee outriggers, when I purchased the boat last year I noticed the cords and fittings were pretty ratty but left it for now. I talked to Lee's Tackle (the manufacturer) yesterday about what kit I'd need, they were really helpful but surprisingly didn't have a manual or...
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    For all you Southern Boys the Struggle is Real.

    At first I thought it was foam, then I realized it was ice...
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    Cockpit drain covers

    I've heard stories about this, the cockpit drain hoses to the through-hulls - how does one replace them?
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    Guest Battery Selector

    Thank you, I purchased three brand new AGM's and wanted to make sure they're happy.
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    Guest Battery Selector

    On my Sailfish I have three batteries; the #1 setting on the Guest Battery Selector is two batteries wired together in parallel and #2 is the third battery. The section in the GW manual (below) doesn't answer my question - under normal operation you set Port to #2 and Starboard to #1, so when...
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    Cold Affecting Members?

    What's going on...with the weather? It's chilly in Southern California, I launched last week and it was in the mid-50's.
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    Cockpit drain covers

    That's a gorgeous part, but whew, $56 each!
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    Cockpit drain covers

    Is there such a thing as cockpit drain covers that let water through but block everything else? Somehow cockpits attract leaves, so I have to cover my drains with 3M tape so they don't clog. Curious what other people do.
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    Replacement outrigger lines and hardware

    I'll start small, one line each, and the premium version appeals to me. Thank you all!
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    Replacement outrigger lines and hardware

    I checked the forums but couldn't find anything relevant. I have 19' Lee Outriggers with black cord, ancient hardware and some clear rings that look like glass. (I've never used outriggers before.) There are also old plastic rings about 1/2" wide that snap to the poles but they've long ago...
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    GW MAT

    Cool mat - what are they for?
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    Canvas enclosure

    Perfect, thanks.
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    Canvas enclosure

    I just looked up mooring cover and all the photos show a complete cover; I'll contact A&J; do you happen to have a photo of yours?
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    Yamaha repower questions

    Correct, I have a 2003. I wonder what the extra 100 hp gets you in speed...