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    extra weight?

    Just re-powered my 1995 GW 272 Sailfish from 1994 Yamaha 200hp stroke saltwater series (390lbs) to 2022 Yamaha 200hp Inline 4 strokes (516lbs) and will let you know. That is a 258 lb difference less the two filled 2 stroke oil tanks say around 50 lbs maybe?? so 210 lbs difference. We shall see....
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    ISO south coast of MASS/RI Hull & Deck Detailers/Restorers

    Just re-powered my 95 GW 272 Sailfish and looking for quality detailers in Mass south coast/RI area. Been detailing boat myself for years but with re-power I would like it professionally done. Any recommendations? Much appreciated and enjoy your time on the water :)
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    Headliner Cracks

    GW sent someone to fix your 06 in 2016? Did they charge you? What model is your 06?
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    Restoring the fish box lids

    WOW! amazing work! Would you be interested in repairing mine? I can send you some pictures when I get down to the boat in another month or two.
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    1995 272 Sailfish Steering Wheel rocks

    hmmm... just the wheel.... I did take the black central wheel cover off & there is a good size bolt there but it seemed tight.... so I shyed away from doing anything else ...it's been this way for a while, couple of years even... I will try again once I pull her by the end of the month. Yes...
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    1995 272 Sailfish Steering Wheel rocks

    Hi, Hard to describe but here goes, my steering wheel rocks, tilts side to side, it steers great but not sure how to tighten it from rocking, I run in rough seas of buzzards bay & do not want it to break some day. any one experienced this rocking effect? any ideas? Thanks in advance
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    Sailfish 282 Electronics replacement

    Congrats & welcome.... By the date of your post, I might be a little late, I have a 95 272 with a similar space, I took off the black door & hinges, cut out inside restrictions and put in a raymarine c90W, put hinges & black door back on and I love it.... What did you end up doing? If nothing &...
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    Bottom paint waterline - Sailfish 27 ft

    Welcome & congratulations on your 272! I have bottom painted my 95 272 for the last 6 seasons and would be happy to send you some pics when I go visit her in another week or two to show you her lines, I had the marina paint her bottom @ purchase and she was painted before so I have just followed...
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    Eisenglass

    Down in the BVI 5 years ago I saw a guy use pledge..... I was using 210 and trying different things.... came back used Pledge and it worked amazingly well.... made the Esinglass soft & supple and very clear... been using it ever since
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    NYC / Statue of Liberty trip

    Hello all, 1995 GW SailFish, SNE member out of Westport, MA, family of 4, daughters 9 & 11. Looking to take a "long" trip to NYC / Statue of Liberty over the 4th of July 2011. I understand it could be daunting but I want to do something like this before my girls get to old and want to do other...
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    fuel capacities 272 sailfish

    my 1995 Sailfish has 150 and 52.....
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    T-9?? What do you spray wires with?

    Thanks to all who replied! I spent the money on T-9 as I figure the can will last me years so I got the "good stuff"!
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    T-9?? What do you spray wires with?

    What do you spray your electronic wires/connections for protection to minimize moisture/condonsation? I have heard T-9, any suggestions / experiences?
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    Outriggers?

    Hi george, I just noticed where you are from... I was thinking of taking a trip with the family this summer to block and the forks... any thoughts about long island? where to stay, slip or hook, resturants, fun marinas for the kids.. any thoughts?
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    Outriggers?

    Hi, this is for Coconut330.... or for you georgemjr... Question: Why change to the Lee?? what was wrong with the TACO.. I have a 95 272 Sailfish and am considering outriggers but do not know much about them but would like to try going after some tuna if i can find the time... one issue I...
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    JB, John, 1995 GW SailFish 272, Twin 1995 200 Yamaha's
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    1995 Yamaha Twin 2 Stroke 200 SW series oil filter question

    Hey all! Thanks so much... I am convinced that changing the oil filter or should I say screen and clean out the tanks is the right thing to do... some of you also mentioned "testing alarms"... how would I go about doing it? Thanks in advance again.
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    1995 Yamaha Twin 2 Stroke 200 SW series oil filter question

    1995 SailFish w Twin 2 Stroke Yamaha 200 Salt Water Series... Had for 250 hours over 3 seasons now .... winterized at local yard.... had leaking pwr tilt which yard recommended local yamaha guy as he is more familar... did it.. all is fine... decided to have him check water pumps and change...
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    Yamaha 200 2 stroke, one electronic tilt very sluggish

    Thank you for your responses! I found it to be just that. I carefully removed 17 mm nut without dropping it in the water and proceeded to fill with Yamaha tilt lube... all with the coaching of John at Edgartown marine.. after it was fixed I moved up and down to find the leak... hopefully i...
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    Yamaha 200 2 stroke, one electronic tilt very sluggish

    1995 Sailfish Sportbridge w/ 1995 Yamaha two strokes, starboard engine electronic tilt very sluggish and I am very shy to use since it seems like it will quit at any second, port works like a charm.... I have no idea where to start with x-shooting.. any advice would be apprecited.