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  1. Captain TJ

    2006 282 Sailfish for sale, 250's

    We are selling our 2006 282 Sailfish with 2006 Yamaha 250's on it.The engines have 1356 and 1377 hours on them and are well maintained and in good shape. Includes a 2019 venture triple axle aluminum trailer with disc surge brakes on 2 axles. All updated electronics as well as a new head. The...
  2. Captain TJ

    Daves Trailer Sales and Venture Trailers WARNING!

    I've seen some well drafted comments here with none of the information correct. 1st of all, hitch was not too high behind the deisel pusher unless I don't know something and now the intended tongue placement is to have trailer ride uneven. I thought it was a high spot too but on level ground it...
  3. Captain TJ

    Dave's Trailer Sales warning! Glen Burnie, MD

    They did confirm it's the 10,625 model according to the VIN. I will follow up with the tongue weight as it sits currently when I have it and let everyone know. I don't think it's too far forward personally because the tongue isn't that heavy. My empty dump trailer has more tongue weight from the...
  4. Captain TJ

    Dave's Trailer Sales warning! Glen Burnie, MD

    Before the damage the boat trailer was level. There's been a lot of bashing me about being way too high which is not able to be told from the damaged photo.
  5. Captain TJ

    Daves Trailer Sales and Venture Trailers WARNING!

    Yes I'm bashing them because they assured me it was correct before I took off with it. As for ball height, Do you think it's supposed to be trailered with the front of the trailer low. I'm no boat trailer expert but I'm smart enough to know to tow it level which is where it was. It is actually...
  6. Captain TJ

    Daves Trailer Sales and Venture Trailers WARNING!

    I can handle it. Been over this and according to Daves Trailer sales this is an adequate trailer for the boat but they claimed the previous owner waived having them adjust the trailer for the boat. I did stop into their establishment spent money on spare parts and asked if there was anything I...
  7. Captain TJ

    Daves Trailer Sales and Venture Trailers WARNING!

    It's a Vantage Trailer, I misted Venture and have changed it 3 times now. Hopefully it sticks this time. I haven't been in contact with them yet as I was hoping the dealer would give me contact info for them. The weight of the boat doesn't ride on the bow stand but when you hit bumps on the road...
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  9. Captain TJ

    Dave's Trailer Sales warning! Glen Burnie, MD

    If you're looking to buy a new trailer for your boat beware of Dave's Trailer Sales in Glen Burnie, MD. They sold the previous owner of my boat an aluminum triple axle trailer specifically for my 282 Sailfish just over 2 years ago. I bought the boat and trailer last August and towed it back to...
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  12. Captain TJ

    Daves Trailer Sales and Venture Trailers WARNING!

    If you're looking to buy a new trailer for your boat beware of Dave's Trailer Sales in Glen Burnie, MD. They sold the previous owner of my boat an aluminum triple axle trailer specifically for my 282 Sailfish just over 2 years ago. I bought the boat and trailer last August and towed it back to...
  13. Captain TJ

    Need to add some rod holders

    If you decide to put the rocket launcher mount in front of your engines raise the engines all the way up first and measure how close they get and be sure you can clear them. I have an ugly scratch on top of my starboard engine cowl because I didn't know they didn't clear and was raising to flip...
  14. Captain TJ

    Hydraulic steering a little stiff, normal or not?

    Definitely more to look into. Thanks for the info. Time to get ready to go elk hunting so this may get back burnered for a bit.
  15. Captain TJ

    Hydraulic steering a little stiff, normal or not?

    No shudder when turning. As for the grease in the bushing I haven't looked there but that will be on my list of investigative ideas. Thanks for the ideas, I will check that next.
  16. Captain TJ

    Hydraulic steering a little stiff, normal or not?

    So we have our new to us Sailfish with twin 250 Yami's on her. After a long day on the water my shoulders hurt for a week plus due to the workout of turning the wheel back and forth to maintain course in rough water. The steering feels a little too stiff for what we have but I have no prior...
  17. Captain TJ

    Wicked Tuna

    Check out Battlefish as well. Still a lot of ridiculous man drama for tv but it's an interesting portrayal of our fishery here in the Pacific NW. It's all entertaining to watch in the off season.
  18. Captain TJ

    Gratitude

    Keep in mind that THT has more members so you will get different perspectives on some things but you also get that inherent asshole factor from the larger group. This forum will have more good info specific to the Grady which is often more helpful. Glad to hear you're having a good experience...
  19. Captain TJ

    First engine mistake, how bad?

    I use salt away and when I bought this boat I finally read the instrtuctions and they very clearly state not to flush until the supply cup goes clear. I saved the instructions so I can reference back each time for how long. It stated you want to leave salt away in the engine because it adds...