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    Is this normal 03 282

    The hull is below that "floating box". The AC unit would sit in that box and there's a few inches of empty space underneath before you get to the hull. If you look aft of that box, there's an oval access panel in the berth.... Open it up, you have your freshwater pump, hydraulic pump, shit tank...
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    Is this normal 03 282

    Yes, this was designed by Grady. It drains back into the aft bildge if and when necessary IE forward bilge pump does not work. That area you're referring to I believe will contain an air conditioning condenser , factory option ,under that floor. Water will travel from the forward bilge to the...
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    282 sailfish deck hoses.

    I'm late to the party but yep I did this last year and I had to cut a hole in the location posted above. Honestly was the hardest job on this boat thus far. Most off the work being done by feel. Insane. I wanted to replace the actual thru Hulls as well, but gave up on trying to find a way to...
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    hey Hookup1, it's mleads310, Mike, from THT. Thanks again for you help and just wanted to be...

    hey Hookup1, it's mleads310, Mike, from THT. Thanks again for you help and just wanted to be introduce myself.
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    Helm Chair

    I like it, but it's a different feel. I'll try my best to explain. It feels cheaper , and a bit springy compared to the original chair. But it has more cushion support and more snug than the original. It sits an inch or so higher , due to the cushion, than the original. Yet due to where the...
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    Helm Chair

    https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/helm-seats.27133/page-3#post-215395
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    Helm Chair

    I have the Springfield on my 282. It's definitely a bit more snug than the original that came with the boat. I think I posted it here and my thoughts on it maybe 2 years ago? I'll try to find the link.
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    Remove companion seat back/bolster?

    Post some pics as I've haven't gotten around to this project yet and would definitely like some pics for reference
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    Need help identifying transducer

    Like skunkboat said. Most likely a b744v
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    Best $280 in labor I’ve spent in a long time

    I just did mine a couple weeks back and I would've happily paid twice that to have someone do it for me. Great deal.
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    282 Sailfish repower

    I would go 225s only because high hour newer motors usually mean than were taken care of or they wouldn't hit the 1000hr mark. It's being used constantly which is better than 25 hrs per year for the 2008s. Again I don't think you need the repower, but if you're set on it, I'd rather have high hr...
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    282 Sailfish repower

    What year are 225s? I only ask because 300 hrs in 14 years would worry me.
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    282 Sailfish repower

    Thank you
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    282 Sailfish repower

    Any chance you can email me the the f250 performance sheet. I thought I had it saved but can't find mine. All good points made above. And if you do go with 250s like smoky said the 4.2s will save you weight.
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    Replacing thru hulls, removing bottom paint, temporary fixing a wet transom..... making progress.......

    Same here just ordered gelcoat repair from them just got an email a week later it's out of stock.
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    282 Sailfish repower

    Those numbers really aren't bad. If memory serves me correct my best numbers are around 3800-4100 35ish mph at 1.6 mpg. You're gain in cruise and rpm will be small. But there is a difference in plane time and power and obviously no oil filling to worry about. 2001 is rated for 450, but I...
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    Deck Drains

    I just installed these. Keep in mind, you will need a way to secure the black portion to the under side of hull if you ever decide to unscrew and clean out. If it's not secured under the hull, when you unscrew the stainless portion, you'll never get it threaded back on as the black portion will...
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    282 Sailfish repower

    I have a 2001 with 05 f250s. She doesn't necessarily sit low but the port and starboard deckdrain scuppers are just at the water line. What kind of performance difference are you expecting with the f250s vs the hpdi?
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    Cockpit drains...

    Ok not to side track thread but just a little update. Getting those hoses off the thru hull was a PITA!!!. Had to use a vibratory tool. Nothing else worked. I originally was going to just take the hoses out along with the thru Hulls, but the thru Hulls but seemed to be bedded in 5200. So I left...