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    Fuel Before Winter Layup

    I'm sure this is a popular topic but with a lot of conflicting info I wanted to see what others were doing. Is best practice to fill up both tanks before pulling it for the winter? Was thinking stablize the heck out of it, fill both tanks to full...ruin it a bit to cycle the stabil and additives...
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    Optimal Cruise Speed for Fuel Efficiency? 1998 272

    Curious where folks are running their 272 Sailfish (or similar Sailfish/Marlin) to achieve the right blend of fuel efficiency and speed. Speed and/or RPM's Twin 225 OX66 Yamaha I know this boat/motor combo is very thirsty on fuel so any little help making sure I'm running at the...
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    Fuel Gauges Not Working Properly--Manual Calculation Method?

    Hi Everyone, I don't believe that my fuel gauges are working properly on either the AUX or Main tanks on my new to me 98 272 Sailfish. Twin OX66 225 Yamahas with all the original Yahama gauges. I understand that this is a somewhat common problem and many folks don't solely rely on their fuel...
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    Replacement Batteries 272 Sailfish

    New to me boat but the Interstates I pulled out in the Fall need to be replaced (7 yrs old and rather not take a chance) Out came two Group 24 Starting batteries and 1 Group 27 Deep Cycle. Is this the standard setup for this boat? It is under wrap right now so can't verify if there is enough...
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    Grady Sailfish Bow Cushions

    Is the '89 Sailfish 255 the same bow cushion sizing as the '98 272 Sailfish? I have an opportunity to purchase some for my '98 off an older Sailfish but want to verify the sizing is the exact same Thanks
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    272 Sailfish Remote Oil Tank Hold Town Tray/Bracket

    Hi Everyone, When my mechanic went to install the little filters that go between the remote oil tanks and the outboards he told me that the brackets are totally rusted out and need to be replaced. I'd like to supply him with a plastic solution to avoid rusting in the future and probably ends up...
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    Quick Freeze Protection (not full winterization)

    My' 98 272 Sailfish is at my mechanic's shop getting some tune up work done to the outboards along with engine winterization. I may not have the boat back to me for another 10-14 days to do the complete winterization in my driveway. With it now getting cold at night here in NH I'm thinking of...
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    Drain on Bottom of 272 Sailfish

    This may be a really silly question but when I pulled my '98 Sailfish 272 out yesterday I noticed a giant stream of water pouring out the bottom of the hull. Upon closer inspection I realized it was a drain of some type. It was located about mid ship in the center of the hull. Is this a 1 way...
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    Tandem or TriAxle Trailer for 272 Sailfish?

    I recently bought a new to me 98 Grady White Sailfish 272 and need to get a trailer for it. The purpose of the trailer will be to put in at my marina beginning of the season and then take out end of season. The marina is 30 mins away from home and can be accessed via non-highway roads. I don't...