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We had the Spirit 175 - the predecessor to your 180. We put a port-potta in the center console. And the rule was whomever used it had to empty it at the end of the day. It was rarely used. Eventually we just pulled it out on the forward deck for use and everyone else just understood to stay...

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In my opinion, usefulness depends on how your boat is stored. If your boat is stored with shore power, then you can load your fridge with drinks the night before and have the fridge powered by the 30-amp shore power. When you head out the next day, you'll turn shore power off and switch the...

I don't see a problem with a quality 8" plate. I believe there is room - but double check! The dealer just went with the smaller plate. At the time, we did a lot of diving, so fully loaded divers were stepping on that plate as they came out of the water. Never a problem.

Sorry to revive a two-year old thread. But I'd like to know if you're still happy with your cut-down trim tabs? If so, how did you go about finding a place to do the work? I would have assumed that the mounting plate and screw holes would be lathered with 5200, but maybe not? There is another...

Sorry it's taken me a while to get to the boat for pics. Getting over some minor surgery. Damn the boat was dirty. Anyway, first pic shows pie plate that dealer cut as access for starboard side deck drain hoses. This is the flat just aft of the transom door which is open and partially visible...

Sorry, but I'm stumped. I've owned Gradys from that era and they had the 1.5", threaded standpipe. It looks to me like someone replaced the factory fitting with this R.C. Marine 1/2" O.D. fitting. Doesn't seem like a 1/2" outside diameter standpipe could move much water. I googled this brand...

Congrats on the Sailfish. And welcome to the Forum!

"Was the other option to put the pie plate on the side instead of the floor? If you happen to have a picture of where the plate was installed, I would appreciate it." As I recall, no, the secondary option was a pie plate just forward of the stern door. Easier for the mechanic, but neither of...

I had the dealership replace my scupper drain hoses on my 2007 Sailfish. Figured they had done it a time or two, which they had. They had one kid who always got stuck with this job so he got pretty good at it. Much better than I could have been. Port side went pretty easily for him. On starboard...

Just about all of my boating is within a few miles of shore, in fairly warm water. So I like the idea of attaching a PLB and a strobe light to my life jacket. Or, at the very least, have it in my pocket.

We have made a number of crossings to West End and to Bimini and beyond. Once you've gained hours in the boat, I agree with others that older carbureted two-strokes shouldn't hold you back - as long as you are prepared for a Bahamas crossing. Best to go with a buddy boat. Most of the Grady...

I have replaced so many horns seemingly each year and now I'm out of wire without taking down the cabin ceiling carpet. So now this is my simple, reliable, equally loud and, most importantly, reliable horn. I love it.

FWIW, I went with a Garmin auto pilot. Not that I think they are the best auto pilot. But all else on my boat is garmin and I have run into problems with things as seemingly simple as a Standard Horizon NMEA2000 radio not talking to the Garmin network. Didn't want similar problems with a more...

I had a 258 many years ago. Repowered with a Yamaha F300. Was doing the Great Loop at the time, so dealer recommended 15.25" x 19 pitch prop since we were doing a lot of mid-range cruising. I thought the combination was great. Hole shot was good. Mid range was great. Top end was only about 44...

Short story: We were set to sea trial a 228 many years ago. The dealer just happened to also bring along a 258. We stayed 'inside' and there was a 1'-1.5' wind chop. The 258 rode significantly better. I still preferred the transom of the 228. My wife preferred the ride of the 258 and that's what...

Sean: Very helpful. The kind of post that pays for the cost of entry! ;) Tx, Rob

We owned a 258 for ten years. Had a Yamaha F250 (3.3L?) for the first five years. Put 1300 hours on it. Then put on the newer F300 for the next five years. Another 1200 hours and that engine was flawless. More importantly, it had more mid-range power. I never felt the need for more power even...

When we did the Great Loop, most marina pump-outs had a collection of various sized threaded nozzles, as does my Safe Harbor home marina. As I recall, most attendants took one look at our boat and grabbed the correct size nozzle. And I would assume that the very knowledgeable Seasick is correct...

Boat made it home. Time to unload a lot of stuff. Which mostly filled a three-row Honda Pilot with the second and third rows folded down. We were prepared to spend each night on the boat, assuming something in our planning wouldn't go according to plan. But that never happened. A first time for...