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    Fuel usage numbers, 282.

    2006 282 with 2016 F250's clean bottom 1.9mpg at 3400 24-26 mph. Dirty bottom it drops to 1.4mpg. Original engines were 3.3 F250's and did slightly less.
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    WTB Grady White 282 Sailfish

    At least he was honest about the issues...that explains both the price drops and time on market.
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    WTB Grady White 282 Sailfish

    www.thehulltruth.com/boat-commercial-classifieds-marine-services/1215459-2005-grady-white-282-sailfish.html
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    Under gunnel rod holders

    Looking for source of black rubber bungies for under gunnel rod holders on 2006 Sailfish. Any leads appreciated.
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    Cruising RPM's?

    06 Sailfish w/2016 250's Typical cruise is 3200-3300 RPM's at 25-26knots, economy at that pace is 1.8-1.9 mpg. We like to enjoy the journey.
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    Screw Cover Caps in Almond

    Getting ready to place an order...any update on color? I am leaning towards antique white #103
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    Should I add power steering assist to 2019 freedom 285?

    I recently added it to my boat this fall. Adds to an already wonderful boating experience.
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    282 Documentation?

    Mine is documented, I had it done when I did the initial purchase and renew annually.
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    Sailfish Needs

    A & J Canvas in Vanceboro, NC is the place to go for your curtains. For the cabin door, I would call GW customer service. Bolsters could be gotten from local to you canvas shop.
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    Trim Tab Zinc on 2009 330 Express

    There were none on my Sailfish when bought new, I have since installed them.
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    282 Sailfish Thru-Hull Transducer Help

    Looking good! Congrats on the install...
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    282 Sailfish Thru-Hull Transducer Help

    I believe it provides a flat surface for a fairing block mounted transducer to be mounted.
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    282 Sailfish Thru-Hull Transducer Help

    It is outboard of the pickups, location favors the outer stringer. In clean water, I have no issues; however, following in the wake of another boat I occasionally lose bottom.
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    282 Sailfish Thru-Hull Transducer Help

    I have a B164 mounted in my 282. It is a 20 degree and located between the stringers on the port side. If I remember correctly, it is about in line with the aft portion of the battery tray if you were to draw a line from port to starboard.
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    New Enclosure

    I should be receiving my new enclosure from A&J soon and will be doing the same. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the most difficult, how would you rate the ease of installation? Like you, I have both types of attachment methods. Also, what about the time required to complete the job? I...
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    Yamaha repower questions

    I repowered my 06 282 back in 2016. Had 250's and replaced with 250's. It was basically a plug and play scenario since I stayed with the mechanical shifters. I believe the 4.2L required different battery cables, other than that everything was reusable. If I could have gotten mechanical...
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    330 - Refinish cabin floor?

    Due to delamination, I had to remove mine. Was a labor intensive job. Replaced with a more substantial piece that we epoxied on the sides and bottom to hopefully prevent another episode of delamination. Boat is a Sailfish 282.
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    Marlin cabin floor - what's under and how to remove?

    I forgot to add, removal is a pain. Nothing is as easy as it appears thanks to adhesive used to apply ply to cabin sole.
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    Marlin cabin floor - what's under and how to remove?

    I had my flooring removed and replaced a couple of years ago due to delamination. Nothing but fiberglass under the wood that will have to be finished if you decide not to replace wood flooring. GW can provide you with a template to use if you decide to replace wood or you can buy wood floor...