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    Life Raft Recommendation and Mounting

    I have one (Revere 6 person coastal) mounted on the hardtop with the hydrostatic release. GW will tell you they don't recommend it but I know several people that have it there with no issues. Try to mount it so that one edge of the raft itself sits over the hardtop support. I used large...
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    Advice for a 2002 Gulfstream w/single 225 4 Stroke

    It'll run ok with the single but I have run the boat with the 250 as well as with twins and it is a night and day difference in performance and handling. The ride is way better with twins and it is much easier to handle around the dock. If you're getting a really good deal on the single it'll...
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    Bad Gas

    Dump it. Sorry but it's probably lost it's octane rating by now and the damage it can do is going to cost a lot more than the cost of the gas. "Polishing" it really only works well for diesel fuel. Dump it, flush the tank, change ALL the filters (You should have a separator (External) and in...
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    Winterizing Question '99 Sailfish

    The plunger is really pretty easy but you do need two people. I left two options in case you want to do it the other way. Just make sure to open up the seacock when you are done. For the AC you can also go through the sea strainer if it is easier.
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    Fresh Water System Pump

    This is either a defective nozzle or the faucets themselves. I would check the slide bar on the nozzle to be certain it is actually opening and closing the valve at the head. If that's not it I'd check the faucet assemble. The water supply lines for that can be accessed by removing the...
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    Winterizing Question '99 Sailfish

    Going to respectfully disagree on the S/W system. If there are any low spots it can be a nightmare. For all the S/W systems I would recommend using one of two methods: 1. Buy a "Plunger" connector (West marine) and have a friend help you. You hook up a 5 gallon pail with non-tox to the...
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    Bilge & Cabin Heaters - 360 Express

    I wouldn't over think this. You can get a portable cabin heater and set it at the entrance to the aft berth. Then, leave the access hatches open back there. That'll take care of your fresh water, salt water, and hot water heater. If it gets really cold for a short spell just pump out all the...
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    Engine Winterization Work

    I just did the complete winterization procedure on my 360 yesterday. It is not complicated and with the correct earmuffs you can absolutely run them off a hose. You will need to change the fuel filter and oil filter in the engine. Also change the oil. Make sure to drain the water from the...
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    Storm Haul - How Much$?

    $550 for my 36 - Out and back in. Insurance paid 1/2.
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    360 Question

    No separate switches but like ElyseM said - Just turn up the set point on the one you don't want to use. I do that all the time as I rarely use the little cooler box but always cool down the fish box.
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    360 Express w/ trip F250

    The 360 with the trip 250's is plenty of power. Figure you will average .8 MPG at almost any normal cruising speed. I get .8 MPG from 29 MPH - 33 MPG running from 4400 - 4800 RPM's. I typically run the boat at 4600 - 4700 as I like to take it easy on the motors. This gets me 31 - 32 MPH in...
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    Grady 33 Express Questions

    I don't know whether you are looking new or used but you can get a used 36 in great shape for less than a new 33 fully rigged.
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    Grady 33 Express Questions

    You might consider a 360. The setee in that boat turns into the equivalent of a small double bed. You can only sleep one on it but it is EASILY accessible and quite comfortable unless your wife is 6 feet tall. You can see the TV from there or anywhere else in the main cabin. then YOU have...
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    360 Settee Cushion

    There is a separate cushion. It is located in the storage area behind the settee and underneath the v berth. Pull off the back cushion of the settee where it goes under the v berth and you'll find the cushion in there.
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    360 Express Owners

    I have that boat. she gets .8 MPG anywhere in the range from 4500 to 4800 RPM. Above that it goes down and below it it goes up. Cruise speed ranges from 32 - 34 MPH depending on wind/tide. Weight makes very little difference. Helm seats 4 plus the captain comfortable. Sleeps 2 in the v...
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    Minimum Power 23 Gulfstream

    Not a chance
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    268 w/ 250 ox66

    I had one like that and traded it for the same hull with twins.......Night and day difference. The twins boat ran with a much better attitude and took the slop way better. Hold out for one with twins.
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    Repowering 1997 Spirit 175

    You had a perfect motor on the boat. 115HP is plenty. I prefer Yamaha but since you are already rigged for Evinrude why not just get a new one. Otherwise, you can still get 115 HP Yamaha 2 strokes.
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    Boat financing

    It must be at least 22 feet, and have sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities. A microwave counts.
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    33 Grady White

    Do a search....There are many posts about this same subject. I had a 330 with 225's and no thruster. It cruised 1 MPH slower and burned LESS fuel that my buddies with the 250's - Turning the SAME RPM. I never needed more power and was happy to save the fuel. WE took that boat offshore plenty...