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    Gulfstream upper berth problem

    I replaced mine two years ago when I re-upholstered the whole interior. I just cut the straps out of 2" webbing and hot knifed the ends and used a solder iron to make the holes for the screws so that they do not fray.
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    Compass Replacement

    I replaced mine this past spring and I bought a ritchie compass that matche,d but I had to order a larger ring to fill the gap of the older compass. See Below....... RITCHIE NAVIGATION Flush-Mount Voyager Compass, PowerDamp Flat Dial, Black HF-743 - Helmsman (Flush Mount) Requires a 4...
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    Deluxe Sliding Helm Seat

    Thanks for all your input I am going to go the slide way it's the cheapest and GW said the Seat Spider Fore or Underseat HW 34-558 or 30-027 for $70.00 and the HW slides or Slide Guides 6" are Pn# 30-214 are under $10. Thanks, Joe W.
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    Optima Batteries Anyone?

    I bought two a few years back and my engines did not seem to charge them right. I went through two and then they would not do anything for me to fix my issues or give me money back. They might be good for a backup do to they can keep there charge for longer periords of time.
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    Deluxe Sliding Helm Seat

    Thanks to everyone that responded, I will look at it very closely this weekend you gave me different ways of trying to fix it. Thanks again!
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    Deluxe Sliding Helm Seat

    It engages, but it does not stay when I hit waves and the boat bounces. It's like the spring tension is weak but the company said the spring just keeps it up in place. It's like the teeth and bar are not catching well, so I might need to replace the bar and the plastic teeth, or something...
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    Deluxe Sliding Helm Seat

    Hello All, I was out this past weekend and my sliding helm chair keeps moving back when I hit a wave. I can re-adjust it, but it still moves back. I would like to know what of if anything I can replace or fix to this seat other than replacing it with a new one. See Image Below...
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    Garmin 2006c Fishfinder / GPS

    I am trying to dial in my fish finder on my Garmin 2006c I only see a few line that I think are fish. I have changed setting back to default and tweaked them to where I see noise and no change. Could someone chime in to tell me there setting on the fishfinder and I will try that next. I...
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    Transom scuppers below water line

    I had the same thing happen but I have the grady bracket with twins. And when I was cleaning it last year the access hole in the grady bracket moved I looked inside and it was full of water. So I pumped it out and used clear sealant to keep the water out and now my scupper are above the water...
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    Smiley Zipper Install - Update

    Looks good, I am glad you bought the DVD that shows a bunch of little things that you can not get from a book. I did an entire bimini top with glass and it turn out great. I also did my interior cushions and filler cushions for my 232 gulfstream and that was a great winter project. I am...
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    Garmin 2006c Fishfinder / GPS

    I am trying to find out if some one has some setting for their fishfinder. All I am getting is small lines and does not show the archs for fish. I have tried different setting with gain and so forth. Can you tell me how you have it set and then I can tell if it is my Transducer having issues...
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    Sew zipper smiles in eisenglass front panels?

    You need to get double stick tape from sailrite and tape the zipper down on the mark that you want the zipper to be on the glass. Then you stich outside and the inside edge, the inside you need to work the zipper a little bit. When you do it, push in with your fingers gently and work the...
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    Cost of new top & curtains on a 204c

    I am not sure what you are asking, I just finished a full enclosure bimini top and windows all around for a bayliner. I am going to be doing my 232 Gulfstream full windows and moring cover this winter. the zippers on the sides and new front curtain might be difficault do to you need to remove...
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    Canvas Repair

    Let me know what you need and I can meet you. My boat in in glen burnie near furnance creek. Send me a detail picture or description. thanks, Joe W.
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    232 Gulfstream electronics

    Please let me know if you have any questions and here are the pictures of how I set mine up. I think the remote spot light came out the best.
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    Fuel Guage Accuracy

    I just bought two new senders from WEEMA for my 1995 232 Gulfstream for my main tank 92 gal and my 90 gal aux tank. Called Grady White and they told me that I had a 14 1/2 for my main 92 gal tank and and a 26 1/2 for my 90 gal aux tank. But when I called WEEMA they do not sell any half sizes...
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    Furuno 1623 Installation on a Gulfstream 232

    Hello All, I wanted to post some pictures of my weekend projects. First I installed my new reupholstered marine vinyl rear seat cushion and sealed the top so that water will not get behind and get the foam wet. Then I moved the spot light from on top of my hard top to the bottom, and...
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    center rod holder-02 gulfstream

    You can put on without holes on both sides of the rear seat or install one that slides in to the mount.
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    Rigging Tube for 1995 Gulfstream

    I am in Maryland and have seen this on some other boats and my one leg is already full with cables, Spreader, Spot, Console, NEMA 0183, 20amp lines, GPS All around light to name a few.
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    Rigging Tube for 1995 Gulfstream

    I am wanting to get a polished aluminum rigging tube from my hard top elec. box to the helm box. Does anyone know where I can get one of these made and shipped to me. I have been looking and emailing everyone and I can not seem to find anyone that knows what this is and how to make it. Most...