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    Forward Bilge pump float question

    If if doesn't go to the pump electrically, it isn't the float switch for the pump. Physically you may not have a physical wire that goes to the pump. Rather there will be a splice point on the power feed to the pump that splits off into two wires, One goes to the dash switch for manual mode and...
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    Do you know your buttock location?

    I interpreted the buttock data to show the distance form the various stringer off of the keel. In other words, where the bunks would be contact the hull. To be honest though, I am not sure and never noticed that term when looking up stringer spacing:) That was confusing. let me try again. If...
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    boat seat swivel bushing

    If you mean the cylindrical plastic bushing that slips over the pedestal, yes. It is most likely a 2 7/8 seat bushing with a lip and is available at most marine stores. Bring your old one. If you are referring to the white plastic straight pieces then allow the seat to slide forward and...
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    Fuel level measurement

    The 8 segment gauge actually has nine states with the ninth being one flashing bar. That said, unless you are constantly watching the gauge to see when one solid bar changes to one flashing bar, your estimate of level is plus or minus about a eighth of a tank. On my previous 208, the gas tank...
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    SEM vinyl paint - it's done!

    Looks good.. Your lawn also looks good!
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    Fuel level measurement

    You can measure but remove the pink wire first and do not apply 12 volts to the sender or pink wire. That will fry the sender. Testing the resistance may not give enough info to validate the sender since unless you pull it out and manually swing/slide the float, you don't know what it should be...
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    Forward Bilge pump float question

    The pumps two modes of operation are individually fed. The manual mode gets power from the accessory bus which is live when the battery switch is on. The auto float mode on the other hand gets its power directly off of the battery, a separate wire to the battery with an inline fuse. This wiring...
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    Scupper hoses

    If they are original, they are chrome over bronze.
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    Replacement of small pin

    Can't help. I am not familiar with that style 'knob'
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    Fuel level measurement

    : You are the exception but we already knew that :)
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    Fuel level measurement

    The bottom of the 208 is rarely level and changes if you go aft ( 3 or 4 feet,) The fuel level at the sender can change a lot as the boat's pitch changes. Motoring with the bow up will give a gas reading that can change by 10 gallons or more when the bow drops. Likewise a pitched up bow can...
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    Canyon Key Fob

    I am guessing: Look at the side seams for a groove that a coin like a quarter would fit. Insert the coin and twist. You may need to remove the metal spiral key ring. Do you have the factory Yamaha security system?
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    New Grady-White Freedom 265

    I think I rad that the max HP for the new model is 400.
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    Scupper hoses

    Key question is whether the scuppers are under the water or above the water line.
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    Scupper hoses

    If the hose were to break, would water flood the bilge? Probably not since the scuppers rely on gravity and a downward slope to drain. They are not normally under pressure. My point is that a leak in a hose probably would be a low threat event. Taping is a thought but if you can't reach the hose...
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    Bow eye hook crack

    I stand semi-corrected:) Does that Sea Ray fact apply to all hull sizes? At my club, there are limited examples of SeaRays and those tend to be larger hulls ( 30 + ft)
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    Bottom paint

    Depending on what primer was or wasn't used on the bracket, the copper based antifouling may not be an issue. If the bracket was not primed and was painted with just copper based paint, I would expect electrolysis activity especially if used in salt water.
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    Bow eye hook crack

    That area was fixed before and apparently not correctly. First step is to inspect the inside of the anchor locker. Is there structural metal bracing that has corroded or come loose? Is there lifting ring on the top of the deck above the anchor locker? I can't make out what the starboard side of...
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    Low Idle speed question

    You can't assume that both engines had the problem at the same time since it is possible that the previous owner had the problem at different times and didn't fix the motors, just lived with it. When you got the boat, you 'inherited' the problems Measuring the fuel pressure is a good start. The...
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    Leaving the group

    I sold my Grady a while back and bought a non Grady boat. I asked about the forums position anf if I should leave it. I got a lot of support from members that said that staying a member was fine. perhaps you have experiences to add, perhaps you have common parts like electronics or engines...