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  1. Heyspike

    [Question Answered - not going to risk it] Seafarer 228 w/ 7,000 lb towing capacity?

    Towed my Seafarer back from Boston to NY when I bought it, with a Silverado 1500. The trailers brakes did not work. Just leave plenty of room , you'll be fine.
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    Peter Jenkins -- Along The Edge Of America

    Anyone still have my book? I'd love to have it back in the collection and see how far it traveled. Let me know, the address is on top of the feed. Thanks, john
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    Peter Jenkins -- Along The Edge Of America

    Guys when the book finally get all around, I would like it back to place at the Beach House. You can mail it to John Ryan 20 Prospect Avenue Middletown, NY 10940 Thanks.
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    Life threw a Curve Ball & I Hit it Out of the Park.

    Well Guys & Gals, I sold the Salty Dog (Seafarer) after 1 year. I'm currently boat-less but I am looking for a small jon or semi v hull to fish local lakes. Here's the story: Due to major budget cuts in the Fire Department last December they laid off 15 men. So 3 of us senior guys retired so...
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    Hudson Stripers

    Hey Seasick, have you ever gone from the East river to the Sound? Is it difficult? Or are they just old sea stories? My brother lives by Port Jefferson and I always thought of coming down the Hudson to the LI Sound one day.
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    Hudson Stripers

    Yes 18 to 28 are keepers, last year you could keep a cow over 40. Now there are just good for photos.
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    2015 Seafarer 226 - Thoughts???

    Great boat, that 300 should keep that baby moving!
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    Hudson Stripers

    Had the Salty Dog out today n the Hudson by Newburgh with a few friends, it was a long time waiting for the Stripers to bite but we ended up landing 6 small ones, and a few catfish. The water was rough with the wind and moving tide. But we had a lot of laughs and got the Salty Dog a little...
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    The Deep

    Cool little program about the depths of the ocean. https://neal.fun/deep-sea/?fbclid=IwAR32uvKfrfeTweSsOOf3-I1EjmQwNO6GFqp-T1gTQ7e1MocyjCfBE8bLX6A
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    Admitting you have a problem is the first step.....

    Just wish I used them more.
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    Maintenance Day -- Too late to cover.

    I tried to do it with tubing for about 10 minutes, I had a mess. Well worth the expense, I also bought the puller. I tried with an old wheel puller I had, that too was a PIA.
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    Zincs and Anodes

    Do you replace the anodes on the bottom of the head regularly?
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    Zincs and Anodes

    Can someone school me on the ZIncs and Anodes on my Seafarer. Yahama 225. The only thing I see is the one under the tilt/trim on the transom. Also while we're at it, which hole in the motor does the speedometer readings? Thanks, John
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    Shrink vs canvas cover.

    This is from Darren: My Seafarer--no pulpit, or bracket. With Bimini not hardtop. I'm leaning toward the Westland--Fisher is a bit pricey for me. Westland Exact-fit Custom boat covers - Westland® has over 100 years of combined experience in the marine fabric industry. We only give the Exact...
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    Just wanted to say hello.

    Thanks, 20 .5 years as a Firefighter. Probably going to do a bit of Real Estate photography and continue to work at the Monticello Motor Club. www.ryanphotography.biz
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    Just wanted to say hello.

    Hey Russ, Been hunting a bit myself. Let a small 4 pointer go. Only 1 week left now, so Wed/Thur I'll be out there. SLOW start to winterizing this year. Not sure where the time went but it wasn't on my side. Did the steering seals , not a bad job. I would definitely get the right tools. I plan...
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    Maintenance Day -- Too late to cover.

    Thought I would share some photos of the seal job I did. It went easy AFTER I had the right tools. Got the tarp a little too late too. Didn't get a chance to cover it yet. Getting hammered with snow today.
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    Maintenance guilt

    This is my first year with the Seafarer, so I try to do everything I can to keep it running. The motor has 1086 hours on it. It runs like a top and the compression is good. I'm working on replacing the seals in the Seastar steering system and then the fogging, lower unit oil and fuel stabilizer...
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    Maintenance guilt

    KY, What lower unit oil are you using? I have a 2006 225HP. Actually we have the same motors, how about a parts list?
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    Winterizing Tips Needed.

    Max, That's what I saw on you tube. That's the way I was leaning towards. Not too sure about the VST, no one mentioned that before.