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    Keeping Unwanted Guest out of the Cabin (a little long)

    OK guys…need advice on how to prevent kitty-cats (and other critters) from getting into the cabin area of the boat. Here is the problem. Last spring as I was doing the spring cleaning in the cabin of the overnighter, I noticed a large amount of cat hair all over the place. I had suspected the...
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    Pulling the Trigger

    Well guys...looks like I have settled on the "new to me boat". '98 Sailfish with twin 225 OX66s and loaded with all of the goodies. Got the deposit on her and if everything goes well I'll be bring her home soon. I was in the market for an Islander but not that many up for sell. I have a...
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    Fishing Seminar in the Va. Beach Area

    Anyone know the dates and the $$ for the fishing seminar in the Va. Beach? I'd like to go and maybe learn a few things. Thanks. HD
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    Help on Engine Mount Bolt Torques

    Guys. Now that the weather is warming up I can now mount my transom bracket, engine, and get everything rigged up and ready for the up coming spring and summer fun 8) . Anyone know what the torque specs are for the engine mount bolts? I called my friendly Grady-White service and they said...
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    Getting the boats off the trailer for bottom cleaning

    Does anyone have any tipps on how to get a boat off the trailer and onto stands so the bottom can be soda blasted. I have found a a company that will come to your house and soda blast the bottom of the boat. Problem is the boat needs to be off the trailer and at least 3 feet up so they can get...
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    What do I need?

    Guys, I am changing out my current engine ('91 Yamaha 175 TXRP) to a '99 Yamaha SS II (S225TXRX). New Engine only has 400 hours and I got a sweet deal on it. The guy I bought from wanted a 4-stroke. Dealer wouldn't give him anything on the SSII. My questions: 1. Will the new engine plug and...