Search results

I have seen some of the larger Grady's with engines spaced what looked to be 36" or more. Could anyone tell me the benefits or draw backs of wider than normal spacing? Is cavitation a possibility at hard turns? Does it maneuver better at the dock? Thanks, VC

I am trying to change the water pump on my 1997 l 225 txr. The pumps were changed 2 seasons ago by a mechanic who I can no longer locate. I have all the bolts off and manged to get a small space at the rear of the leg but all the shaking and blows from a rubber mallet seem useless. Space is...

I was wondering what some of the pros and cons were for spacing outboards further apart. I Believe the norm is 28" on center but see other boats with their engines spaced quite a bit further. I did see one 30' Grady that had to be close to 4' on center. Any experiences? Thanks, VC

Hello, I would like to know what type of of steering systems some of you have for twin outboards say from 250 hp and up? Single piston, dual piston? Size helm? What setup would you recommend for non-power assisted twins? Thanks, VC

I was wondering if anyone may have had this happen? My twin 225's (2 strokes) sat for about a month. I went to run them and one started fine the others starter just clicked and would not spin over. Volt meter shows 12.5 and drops to 7.5-8 when key is turned when tested at starter. Here is what...

I have twin 1997 225 SS Yamahas on my 272 Sailfish. The overheat warning light came on a could of times the other day on my starboard engine. Engines have new water pumps and Thermostats. Normal stream of water out of the discharge hole. Engine and water discharge does not appear to be hot...

I have twin 1997 Yamaha's 225 two strokes on my 27' Sailfish. They run great with now problems whatsoever in the 5 years I owned the boat. Someone suggested replacing the head gaskets as part of preventative maintenance. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks, VC

I have twin 225 yamaha 2 strokes. My port engine is not getting oil up to the engine tank from the remote tank. I tried the manual fill switch mounted on the engine oil tank and still could get no oil through the fill hose. I am thinking either electrical problem to the pump in the remote tank...

Over the winter I noticed that the tension springs for my windshield wipers had corroded and fallen off. Just curious before I get into it and try to take them apart. :hmm Is it possible to replace just the spring or do I need to replace the whole arm? If I need to replace the whole arm is...

I have twin Yamaha 225 2 strokes on my 27' Sailfish. On several occasions, while cruising in fairly good sea, I will come down a wave and bury the bow in the next. The sudden stop,so to speak, will result in an almost stall of the engines. One did stall at one time. My original thought was...

Can anyone tell me the easiest way to remove the cockpit cushions from my 27' Sailfish? I would like to have them reupholstered. At a quick look, there appear to be screws under the side cushions for removal but can't seem to find anything on the rear cushions. Any help would be appreciated...

Has anyone ever adjusted twin Yamaha controls? I was told there was a adjustment screw under the cover that could adjust the lever tension. Every so often, if I come off a wave hard, I feel a slight chatter for a second in my right control, almost like it wants to pop out of gear but then its...

I have twin 225 Yamaha Salt water series engines. Coming in the other day in some rather rough seas. We took a little bang, nothing too bad and Starboard engine throttle control felt like it was chattering and was like it almost wanted to come out of gear and the it was fine. This has...

I have twin 97 Yam. 225 FI 2 strokes on my 272 Sailfish that run flawless. What is recommended as far as regular or periodic maintenance such as checking or replacing water pumps, 02 sensors, fuel pumps etc... Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, VC

I have owned my 27' Sailfish for 2 seasons. The previous owner told me he had not used the auxiliary fuel tank in some time and was empty and dry. I have been avoiding using it due to a concern of potential problems offshore while converting over from the main tank. Does anyone have any...

I have a 27' Sailfish. I have seen photos where the fishing rods are mounted to the ceiling of the v-berth. Was wondering the best way to do this. Are these brackets homemade? How are they fastened to the ceiling? Thanks, VC

I was thinking about getting a trailer for my 27' Sailfish. My only concern was height, including the radar and spotlight I think the boat alone may be close to 12', add the trailer and I think I would be over 13' 6". Any experiences? Thanks, VC

I have a 27' Sailfish with twin 225 Yamaha's SWS, FI, 1997's. I believe I am averaging about 1.2 MPG. 3800-4000 rpm cruise, @ about 28-30 MPH. Does this sound about right. Would there be much of an improvement if I went to Four strokes in the future? Thanks, VC

My fuel gauge on my 27 Sailfish will read either 3/4 or one flashing bar (empty). I checked all the grounds and they appear to be fine. I took the sender out and manually worked the float in the tube, no change on the gauge. I put a volt meter on the sending wire and got no change when I...

Do you feel it will be asking to much of these units to pay out or retrieve 300' ft. of rope at a time? Were these made to handle such a continuous use? Thanks, VC