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I removed the panels from under the helm. They looked good from the front, but not so good from the back. A significant portion of the bottom of the panels had delaminated and was crumbling. The bottom inch or so had no structural integrity. The chances of finding a board in the correct colour...

A local company (Brisbane, Australia) installed a Minn Kota on the bow of what looks like a 228. I think it is the best install I've seen. No idea on price.

Looking for how others have set up dual filters on a Seafarer. There not a lot of room under the starboard transom. The biggest problem I am having is where to put the 3 way valve to switch between tanks.

I have the tank in. The fuel and vent hoses are pre-rigged. They are still soft. I’ve drilled the holes for the Perko filler. I have been able to pull the pipes through. That was tight. So there is no way the hose clamps for the filler and vent hoses can be installed above the gunnel and then...

I’m having an auxiliary fuel tank fabricated for my 228. Across the top of the space that the tank will sit in is a PVC conduit that I assume carries wiring. Does this need to be removed to fit the tank? Thanks

I’ve been thinking about trying Custom Captain for a while. I uploaded the photo on Wednesday. Received the proof on Friday. Had three revisions and approved the final version Monday. I think it turned out quite well.

Moved to general discussion.

Headed out for a solo day gamefishing. Hooked a nice little blue marlin but it threw the hooks soon after. The weather and dolphins alone were worth the trip.

It’s tough, but sometimes you just have to do it. (Tangalooma. Moreton Island) Same place different day.

Started by compounding, new decals and ceramic coat. Replaced the plastic transom shower cap and cup holders with stainless steel ones. Picked up a new marine battery at half price and found it would fit under the starboard transom seat as a backup. One size smaller than my starting...

Finally found time to install the new bow pulpit on my 228. The pulpit is for a 228 ( made of coosa board these days) but I took it to a fibreglass shop to get a slot cut to take a 232 thru-pulpit bow roller and fill the groove where the 228 bow roller goes. Very happy with the job they did...

If this works as a direct interface between autopilot and motor without needing other expensive add-ons, it‘s making Suzuki a pretty attractive option when it comes to re-powering. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer...

An Express and a Freedom had a baby and the Walkaround was born.

Took advantage of a beautiful Christmas Eve glass-out to take a cruise out to Lady Musgrave Island Lagoon (Southern Great Barrier Reef) for lunch and a snorkel. Then up to Fitzroy Lagoon and back to 1770 where we are spending Christmas.

I ordered the bow pulpit for my 228 back in June was supposed to come with a boat shipment arriving mid August but with boat manufacturing delays it arrived this week. It doesn’t have mounting holes pre-drilled but there are dimples showing where the bolts go which is good. They supplied 3 tubes...

Got in a week’s holiday between lockdowns.

When I imported the boat the radar mount was removed. That meant the radar, anchor light and loud hailer were disconnected. I thought these wires had something to do with the radar as they are not for the loud hailer or anchor lights. When I remounted the radar it worked without these wires...

After a long but enjoyable process the detailing is finally completed. Compounding, with areas of wet sanding has bought back to original gelcoat colour. Replaced all decals and hullstripes. The ceramic coat has given it a great gloss and hopefully long term protection, considering the boat is...

If you have a bow pulpit, do you use your Skene Bow Chocks? They are about AUD$90 a pair. I'm not sure I would use them.

With the discontinuation of the 228 does anybody know from past experience how long parts will be available? I have plans to add a bow pulpit to my 228 but I was going to wait until after an electronics upgrade, autopilot and auxiliary fuel tank. May be I should be moving the pulpit up the...