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    '96 228 electronics options

    Hello All, I need to update my GPS but not sure how to mount the new one. Looking at the Simrad Go7. There is not much room in the compartment but I think I can get it in there. I was thinking of mounting it flush on the cover so I could still open it up and not loose the storage. What have...
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    Full width swim platform for a 2006 228

    Hello All, Wife saw some photos of a 228 with full width swim platform and dropped her request. Right now we have the factory platform on the starboard side. I have done some searching but not sure where to look. Anybody else done this project?
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    228 Anchoring question

    Hello All, I have a 2006 228 that swings back and forth at anchor. I am on the Chesapeake and every type of anchorage (wind, depth, wave) the boat just clocks back and forth. Any tricks you guys can think of? Anchor Rode is Nylon Three Strand 1/2inch x 150ft with Galvanized 1/4inch x 15ft...
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    Yamaha height on a 228

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/PyyGYQxQR3i3XVNg9 Here is a link with a few photos and one video. Running about 26MPH. I think the motor is too low. It is in the lowest hole on the bracket. What do you guys say?
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    Anchor windlass issue

    New to me 228 with a Simpson-Lawrence 500 windlass. The boat did not come with an anchor but the windless worked both ways. New anchor and rode installed and the first time I took it out to stretch it out the windless would not go down. I can hear something click and with out the rode on it...
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    228 Hard Top Visor + Side-Curtains + Aft-Drop-Curtain

    I just bought a '96 228 with a Hard Top. It came with the full Visor package and in good condition, but I looked around to see how much it would be to replace down the road. I found RNR-Marine that says $5k! Is that really the price for some fabric and Strataglass? Or am I missing something?