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    Mounting new electronics on a 95 Seafarer

    I am upgrading my electronics and will be using Garmin's GPS and Fishfinders with 5 inch screens. I bought my 95 seaferer used and the previous owner had mounted a GPS and Fishfinder on top of the dash over the electronic box. Not crazy about the location but not sure where to mount the new...
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    Which Merc Mirage Prop ?

    I have a 1995 226 Seafarer with a 1995 Yamie 200 hp Salt Water II 2 stroke. I ride with up to 4 adults and gear= 800 pounds 92 gal gas tank Been reading the posts about using Merc Mirage Plus props. Went to Merc's website, did the interactive "choosing a Prop" and came up with two Mirage...
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    3m fast cure 5200 cure times

    I went and did the deed - I installed a Permatrim on my 226 Seafarer with a Yami 200 hp. Installation went well and I used per their instructions 3m 5200 between the Permatrim plate and the CV plate. I used the fast cure version because I wanted to go out this weekend. The label claims a 24...
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    Repair of water side screw hole

    I have a waterside screw hole on the transom that needs filling/repair. What material does anyone recommend ? It is under the swim platform above the waterline, should I use a screw with 5200 ? Thanks
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    Soundproofing the outboard

    Anyone ever give any thought to using soundproofing materials inside the outboard cowl to reduce the noise. Did it once on a Searay 23 midcabin with a I/O and it was very nice. Never did an outboard - any thoughts. I have a 95 226 seafarer with a 200 Yammie. Thanks
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    A kicker for a 226 Seafarer

    I need some advice please. I have a '95 226 Seafarer with a '95 Yamie 200hp 2 stroke. I boat and fish the waters around Boca Grande, Florida. I would like to put a kicker on the boat. I love the Yamie's and would like to stay with that brand. I would be using the kicker for trolling...
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    Windlass on '95 226 Seafarer

    I am installing a Lewmar profish 700 on my 1995 226 seafarer. Does anyone have any pictures of how they installed their Windlass. I talked to the guys at the local GW dealer. They sugested splitting the existing anchor hatch 2/3-1/3, re-enforcing the 2/3 section and bolting it to the deck...
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    Delta anchor for a Seafarer

    I am going to get a Delta anchore for my Seafarer. I am going to use a Lewmar profish 700 w/ 200' of 1/2 " and 15' of 1/4 "chain. I am in SW Florida by Boca Grande and will use in the Gulf and Bays of the area. Should I go to the 14lb or the 22lb. What are you thoughts or opinions...
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    Re-doing seat cushions and bolsters

    I have a 95 Seafarer that is rack stored in SouthWest Florida. My cushions and bolsters are looking tired, discolored and in some cases, the bolsters are cracked. That Florida sun just beats them up. Has anyone had the cushions recovered ? Is it worth the cost of replacing them with new...
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    Florida Red Tide - no living marine species to report

    :( Went out of Stump Pass (Lemon Bay, Englewood Fl) to the Gulf for what should have been another great day of fishing. I have never seen such a entire decimation of ALL marine species from the red tide. There were thousands upon thousands of floating dead fish from baitfish to Jewfish...