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    Cleaning the bilge ... Fisherman 216

    In an effort to shine her up, I was wondering if I man supposed to clean the bilge. The access is very limited, so I came across a StarBrite product that is "set and forget". The boat is maintained and serviced every year by the selling dealer, but the bilge is a bit of a "black box" to me...
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    Part question, pic enclosed

    Hi I have a Fisherman 216 from 2018 and the handle from the Domestic portal-potti fell off. It is missing a piece. Anyone know what piece holds the handle to the pull thingy? Pic enclosed. Thanks in advance.
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    New boat shopping

    Thinking about 4-footitis and upgrading in the next year or so. I’ve been on a couple of Cobia’s and noticed something. They both rode bow-high compared to my 21 Grady center console. One Cobia was a 28 dual console and the other was a 34 center console. My Grady rides flat, but I do have...
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    Gasoline gauge

    2018 Fisherman 216. Then other day gas gauge pinned at full and I know I had about 40 gallons. Today registering a more reasonable 45 gallons. At first I thought It was just being up on plane but even after I parked it registered full. I opened the gas cap at some point thinking maybe...
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    Compass

    Hello all gain and thanks for all the advice Just launched :cool: and noticed the Ritchie compass is cockeyed and poorly responsive. There is a small bubble, too. I have 2018 Fisherman 216, and this is the first I noticed it. How can I fix that? There are a couple screws on the bottom, small...
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    Transducer question

    I have a Garmin GT41-TM down view side view 500 w traditional sonar and the imaging seems degraded. I am, of course, Neto much of this. The boat is wet-slipped and bottom painted. Ive Seen the screens from other boats and it seems better detail. I don’t know what they Have other than Garmin...
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    Touch up paint

    I dinged the motor cover for my 200 hp Yamaha outboard. It’s the standard gray. Where can you get touch up paint for this? Thanks in advance
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    Sealant advice

    Good morning. One of the cupholders in the back of my Fisherman 216 jarred loose (my fault) and it is held in by just a clear sealant. I am sure that water will leak in to the interior/bilge. Until now my bilge is dry as a bone. I need to reseal it. What should I use? Thanks
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    Question about prep

    What does it mean to wash and wax the “topsides”? On a center console, does that include the interior of the boat, such as the console, the seats. Thanks
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    Warranty question

    Would exceeding the 100 hour service interval void the motor's warranty? The boat just hit 100 hours and would like to get one or two more trips before winterizing it, maybe 8-10 more hours total. It seems silly to haul the boat and do the service and then have to do it again in three-four...
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    Rust stains

    Are these little rust stains normal? How do you clean them. 1 year old fisherman 216. Thanks.
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    Fisherman 216 jump seats

    Anyone with this boat notice that the aft jump seats never dry? I am concerned about it developing mold. If I leave the seats cushion side down, the cushion's foam gets wet. If I leave them cushion side up., they stay wet as well, and when it rains and never dry. Is this a design flaw or am...
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    Tubing, Fisheman 216 - 2018 model.

    Went tubing today. Trying to make turns, the engine ventilated, a lot. Is that normal or is there a misadjustment somewhere. I was fully trimmed in. Probably around 2000 rpm. I have 200 hp Yamaha.
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    New Boat owner - Fisherman 216

    I just purchased a new Fisherman 216 and it is my first boat (ever), so I have a ton of questions. While she is awesome so far, and I am really enjoying my time on the water, there are a few after-market items that I think would make my experience better. So I am looking for some advice on what...