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    Hydraulic Oil leak

    Hello, I have a 2003 Tournament 225 and have been plagued with a recurring steering problem. Last year upon losing engine helm control I was advised that there was a leak at the engine and proceeded to have a 400.00 repair completed. This year while leaving the harbor again I lost the control...
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    Springtime tuneup TOURNAMENT 225

    Hello all, Just dreamin...but never too early to plan it out. As a neubie owner of a 2003 T 225 I would like to develop a list of item to have checked before I head out on the water. Last year was my first on Lake Champlain and alot of the 125hrs ( total engine hrs 230 )was at a trolling...
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    Lake Champlain waters regulations re waste discharge

    Hello, I own a T225 2003. Have been advised that Vt regs are very stringent and will need to physically disconnect head from macerator as well as plug/seal discharge point. Any suggestions on how I could do this myself and still retain the ability to re connect if I get more adventurous ...
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    Head with in line macerator disconnection

    Hello, I need some advice how I might disconnect the off board discharge for my 2003 225 Tournament. As I do all my boating on Lake Champlain (in land) I'll need to do this to be in compliance with federal regulations. Thanks for your imput. :lol: Peter
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    Trolling motor

    Hello, Need some advice/suggestions. Have a 2003 T225 with full swim platform and have been using the engiine for trolling. I have put close to 100 hrs this season already and most of it has been at 3 mph. Any suggestions ...electric attached to Trim Tabs ?..Bow mounted electric...stern...
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    Livewell Pumps

    Hello, How difficult are Livewell pumps to replace? I have a T225 2003 and the pump does not work. No GW dealer for 100s of miles :cry: Thanks, Peter
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    Spare Keys

    Purchased a 2003 GW 225 Tournament..but only came with one key. Could someone tell me where I might obtain a spare ? :D
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    Cushion cleaners

    Any suggestions for a good cleaner for the GW cushions ? :D
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    GPS/CHARTPLOTTERS/FISHFINDERS and DOWNRIGGERS

    Hello all, Ice has finally left Lake Champlain and I just received my GW225 yesterday. I would like to rig up the boat with GPS/FISHFINDERS and Downriggers...any suggestions? I have been looking at the CANNONLINK system...any comments ? Has anyone used the BERTS Fishing Tackle system ? Where...
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    Used GW PRICE GUIDELINES

    Hello all, How can the novice boat owner get the most reasonable price guidelines for the purchase of a used boat. I am looking at a late model Tournament 225 ..the NADA guidelines seems to be much lower than the asking price. Assuming the boat is in great shape do I just add a % to the avg...