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    Yamaha Command Link Square Gauge Restoration

    I sent my Yamaha Command Link Square Gauges to Gauge Savers and had new LCD screens installed and the bezels polished. They look new and operate like new. The lower portions of my gauges were sun bleached and unreadable. They look amazing. Great company to deal with. Total cost was...
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    Engine Cowling Decal Removal Woes

    Read a bunch of post and tried everything and rear decals will not come off. I tried and eraser wheel, heat gun, plastic razor blades and an arsenal of solvents. They are so baked on that they are one with the paint. It’s almost like they are fused into the paint from an atomic blast. In the...
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    Yamaha square gauge backlight wiring question

    Hi all, my Yamaha square gauge back light wiring on my 2007 Tournament 205 was never connected. From what I have read I need to connect the blue wire to the nav light circuit. I was going to tap into the compass light lead which lights up when the nav lights are on. I tried to to find a...
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    Chart plotter and battery wiring question

    I all, I have (2) Interstate deep cycle marine batteries (new this spring) connected to my rotary selector switch. I alternate using battery 1 and battery 2 every trip, charging system working. The chart plotter is wired to the main power buss (7.5 amp fused). When I restart the engine...
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    Raymarine HV-100 Transducer Mounting Question

    Looking for some guidance on mounting a Raymarine HV-100 transducer. The install manual has a few pics that show the transducer mounted on a transom, I think picture #2 shows the correct location relative to the bottom of the boat. Picture number #1 I think is more for a general location...
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    Raymarine Element 9HV with NAV+ Maps and HV100 Transducer - Anybody have this unit?

    Looking to upgrade my 2006 Raymarine A65 with a Raymarine Element 9V. Anybody have any first hand experience with this unit? Thanks!
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    Yamaha Square Speed/Fuel Gauge - LCD display data hard to read

    Hi All, The fuel flow and trip data fields in the lower portion on my Yamaha fuel gauge hard to read. The values are there but just hard to read. I was going to unplug and reconnect all the connectors to see if that fixes it. Hoping its not the gauge itself. Anybody else had this problem? Thanks.
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    Picture of VHF Antenna Mounting on 07 Tournament 205 Needed

    Hi All, anybody have a picture of where you mounted your VHF antenna base? Thank you.
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    Raymarine A65 Sim Card Question

    Hi All, I purchased a 2007 GW Tournament 205 at the end of last season. It came with a Raymarine A65 chartplotter that worked fine when we sea trialed the boat in Kittery Maine. Anyone know if the installed Sim card shown below will have coastal RI maps on it? Boat is in my backyard and...
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    Tournament Hull Decal - Glue Recommendation

    What glue should I use to reattach my hull decal. Should I just glue what has pulled away or completely remove and reattach? I don't want to mess it up, these bubble decals are discontinued, trying to save it. Thanks!
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    Tournament 205 VHF Radio Recommendation

    Hi all, just purchased a 2007 Tournament 205 and it did not have a VHF radio. I am looking at installing this non-AIS system shown below. Anyone running with this setup? Any 205 owners using an 8 foot antenna? Any problems when its stored in the down position? Thanks.
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    Carver or Fisher boat cover experience?

    Hi All, Just purchased a 2007 Tournament 205 and looking for a cover. I live in snow country (RI) and boat and will be stored outdoors on a trailer. I am looking at Carver and Fisher covers. The Fisher covers are externally suspended by (3) 2x4's while the Carver one requires an under...
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    Do you think these cushions will clean up?

    Hi All, looking at a 2007 Tournament 205. Based on your experience, do you think these seat cushions will clean up? Thanks?
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    Advice on 2004 Grady White Tournament 205 price

    Hi All, I came across a very clean 2004 tournament 205 located in Portland Maine. The seller is firm on his price of $29,500. I offered him $27,000, and he said no. I asked him to meet me in the middle and he said he just listed the boat and wanted $29,500. He even turned down and...