Search results

Considering moving down to Fisherman 180 from 20 footer. I have had hydrolic steering and trim tabs on previous larger boats. I would like advice on how needed or beneficial these two options are on this model. Will I miss these two options on this boat.

Took delivering in 2013, but did not buy a trailer, Now considering . Any suggestions on trailer mfg, type for this size GW, options one would need and whether to go with roller or bunks? Will use for distance travel and mainly a spring launch with a Fall pullout and winter storage on trailer...

I have room for dual Raymarine e7 side by side units or Simrad NSS 7 so one can be GPS and other fishinder or one SH CPN1010i. Anyone have any reviews/opinions of these new units. All are touch screen SH is 10' with 1024 x800 graphics vs RM 7" & NSS7 screen and 800x 480 graphics. Pricie...

Planning to rack store new GW 208 when it gets deliver in early July so I will not bottom paint the boat. Rack storage is only available after Aug 1 so I can use a transient slip until rack is available Aug 1. Is this too long for new boat to be the water without bottom paint? Should I forgo...

After a two year hiatus after selling my 282 Sailfish because we wanted to downsize I just put a deposit on a 2013 208 Adventure to be built and hopefully delivered by July 4th. Any recomendations on elctronics taht will fit. Will Garmin 740S fit in elctronics box? Has anyone closed off the box...

Considering purchase of GW 20ft 209 CC after downsizing from 28ft GW Sailfish. Looking for pros and cons on going with a T-top or no T-top and advice of whether F150 is enough or F250 is better choice, big jump in price for both F250 and T-top. Boat primarily fishing Raritan Bay, sandy hook NJ...

I have done a search, but found nothing regarding how to winterize the air conditioning unit. Any suggestions. Also I have read on Yam F250 no need to fog carborator only at the spark plugs is this correct?

I pulled boat out of the water for some cleaning and noticed my thru hull transducer was painted with bottom paint. It had never been painted before, but marina who did spring servicing including bottom paint must have painted the transducer. I had been under the impression you do not want to...

Operated the fresh water system on my 2006 Sailfish and find very little water coming out of the fresh water hand shower at the stern or any of the facets in cabin. Fresh water tank is full and pump is humming along just very little water coming out. Are there any filter screens to check or most...

At the dock the day after having my 2006 Sailfish out I noticed the aft bilge pump was running constantly and would not shut off, no water in bilge. Checked manual helm switch and noticed no matter what position I put in it was lit showing it was on even in off position. I checked float switch...

Snagged bunker the the night before I expect to fish with them. I am concerned about leaving my boat for the night and leaving the live well on all night to keep them alive. I have shore power. Am I being to cautious worring about having the pump run all night while I am not on the boat? I...

2006 Sailfish has sharp Aquos 15" LCD tv that shows image upside down. Warranty issue so new Sharp LCD tv has beem shipped, but it is now a different model. The Aquos LCS tv is powered by DC plug but new tv sent is powered by regular 110 plug. Any suggestions how to install without useinga...

2006 282 sailfish delivered today and I spend the day giving complete cleaning. I knew the undersideof T-Top had some small mold spots on outer underside egde. Most came off with soap and light scubbing. Any reccomendation on what to use on tougher mold spots on T-Top? Outside of this and the...

Condidering adding Lee Junior wishbone side mounted outriggers to 2006 282 Sailfish along with T-Top rod holders. Two main questions: 1. Standard GW rod T-Top rod holders are too high for easy use. I have heard a few people advise adding the rod holders designed for the Marlin as they will...

Stopped by boat show today. GW dealer Anchor Marine who in the past rarely seemed to ever have any instock GW boats now was showing an good number of them including 205 Tournament, Journey, Gulfstream and a 2008 282 Sailfish. Show focused on boats under 30ft. Good number of boats at show, but...

NJ requires passage of a saftey course. I passed the Coast Guard Auxillary 8 week course on boat safety/handling and seamanship course in 1989, but have lost my card proving I passed. The flotila I took the course does not reply to my request for proof of passing it in 1989. Regardless, I do...

Considerig adding a autopilot to 2006 Sailfish with twin F250's. Electronics are are all Raymarine - E120 screen with , DSM 300 sounder 2kw radar. Considering Raymarine or Simrad autopilots. Anyone have experience or suggestions. Sticking with Raymarine does this provide better integration and...

Greetings, Did all my research and shopped for two years narrowed my choice between Grady White and Triton and pulled trigger on used 2006 GW 282 Sailfish with twin 250HP Yamahas. Cound not be happier to be a Grady Owner. Will be doing my boating out of the Navesinck River and Raritan Bay are...