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In answer to RobboNJ's question: I bought one helm seat directly from Pompanette in 2019. Couldn't buy it in Grady's color because that is available only to Grady. I bought the Evolution seat for $1,736, with tax and some other fees in 2019 prices. It did not include shipping because I live...

Actually, My wife and I just completed this two-week loop, but I did not get the opportunity to post to this forum along the way. So here goes in arrears. Intent was to go from our home in West Palm Beach and cross the state via Lake Okeechobee and associated waterways. My wife, who usually...

I noticed that the creeping corrosion of the aluminum transom bang cap cap on my 2007 Sailfish seemed to have accelerated over the past year. I had this same piece replaced with Grady's polyelythlene replacement on my 2005 Journey and I liked the look. In this case, the work needed to be done...

There is a brown-colored soft spot in the forward cabin bulkhead. It is getting softer. I'm guessing I wash the boat too much ;). But I don't think its going away if I stop washing the boat. So before I take steps that may not be the best solution, I'm asking here because I know there are...

I'm sure there is a very simple way to remove what appears to be the original dual-switch helm dome light. There are no apparent screws. So I presume the light cover rotates counter-clockwise to remove. I tried, but was afraid of breaking it in case it isn't meant to move that way. Maybe it just...

These three full-size paper charts cover, approximately, Steinhatchee to Tarpon Springs, Florida. The charts are 11407, 11408 and 11409 and all are dated from early 2022. I recently carried them with me doing this segment of the Great Loop. I also practised a little compass navigating on them...

This may be common knowledge to others, but was a lesson to me. Long story short, I called Bennett for the correct part number on a replacement Bennett actuator for my 2007 Sailfish. Burt, who was very helpful, said I needed the "set number" from Grady White. As Burt explained it, Bennet...

Just recently completed last leg of the Loop, from St. Marks home to West Palm Beach. A friend from St. Louis joined me. He is not a water person at all. He was the photographer and took more videos than I would have. And everything was on his phone, so I did not do the daily posting that I...

On each of my previous boats, I've carried an inexpensive, lightweight aluminum "get home" prop. Usually about the same size as the prop Grady put on the boat. I hadn't done that with the Sailfish yet, but wanted that done before going through the Big Bend area of FL this summer on the last leg...

This liner crack above the port window has been there since I boat the boat about two years ago. It does not appear to be expanding. Anyone have experience of a fix that that will stop any future expansion and still look reasonably okay? My current thought is to have home depot do their best to...

Started winter project of installing a Mermaid Air 6500 BTU into my 2007 Sailfish 282. I'm not terribly handy, but decided to take this on anyway. I know there will be many 'issues' to solve and this may take me all winter. But I have come to a hopefully small dilemma that perhaps someone with...

Tried looking for a similar post first, but did not find one (nor on the net) so I'll ask the experience people here. Situation: While slowly motoring forward to create slack in anchor line, windlass was retrieving line normally. Then line retrieval mechanism (what I believe is the gypsy)...

On our recent boat trip in our 2007 282, we noticed a slight trickle flowing back down the discharge line after a manual flush. Fortunately, we only use the head to pee, and it is just a trickle, so I could rinse it down to the shower sump. So I put holding tank chemical into the toilet and...

And the Admiral is joining me this time! At least for part of the trip. With that in mind, will try to make the trip interesting for her. So I’m skipping Chicago (saw that on previous leg) and putting in Green Bay. Hope to stay off the beaten path and avoid the bigger cities as much as possible...

I'm referring to the sliding curtains that cover the port and starboard windows inside the cabin. On my Sailfish 282, they slide along an upper track. And I presume there is a place along that track where each of the sliding clips can simply be removed. But I sure couldn't find it. But I'm sure...

I don't usually bash, but here goes. Bought a new GX2200 to get the built in GPS and AIS at a reasonable cost. Radio died after three months. Standard Horizon has had it now for four months. After calling weekly for the past month, they agreed to just send me a new radio. Then, last week, they...

Decided I want to try the SEM Vinyl Coat spray on my well-worn arm rests that Teaklejr recommended. But I'd like to get the arms off the chair for a neater spray job. Wondering if anyone else has removed one of these arms with the 'lock in place' mechanism? I can easily back out the hex screw...

Rather than break something, I'll show my ignorance. I can't change a wiper blade! I assumed that lifting the tab and pulling the blade would do it, but no. Maybe pressing that disc? Nope. Probably its just the fact that it has been on there for thirteen years. So I sprayed it down and let...

I see only a few, small Phillips screws around the trim panels. So I know it can’t be that easy. What surprises await me? I know when I get it pulled most or all of the way out, I’ll have 12v wires to disconnect. Anything more than that? Thanks in advance for the wisdom of those who have done...

Considering pulling out the 12v-only fridge and putting a 6,000 - 7,000 btu AC unit in its place. Looking to experienced brain trust here as to what challenges to expect. Boat is an 2007 Sailfish. Fridge is an Isotherm Model 1049BA1CL0000. It works fine and appears to be in good shape, but I...