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The curtains on my 2005 seafarer are in reasonaly good shape.. The little metal tabs on several of the zippers have come off making it very hard to use the zippers. Short or replacing the zippers, which might not be the right idea on canvass this old, does anyone have a neat trick for dealing...

There is a 4 position rod holder at the rear of a 228 mounted in front of the live well. The plastic holders themselves are getting old and cracking. Anyone know the manufacturer and where I could pick up the plastic holders.. Thanks

Was wondering if this system has been used by anyone on a 228 G.. and is it effective

228G with Yamaha 225.. Boat has a constant pull to the right at high speed. ZInc is centered.. WHen looking at zinc head on, which way to turn clockwise or counter to offset pull. Do not believe it is a trim tab issue

No amount of tapping or pulling seems to free the valve.. Was not used in a couple of years.. ANy suggestions on how to free..?? seems like a bear to get to.. Hoping someone has a simple solution

I have a 2005 228 which I bought used.. I have a problem on which I could some advise from other 228 owners, The issue is hard steering and a constant pull to the right. When the motor is trimmed up high the steering issue seems to go away. However in many conditions where the motor can be...

I just replaced the 10 micron filter with the 2 micron filter.. This is the water seperating filter with the plastic bowl on bottom (S3220SUL) THe filter comes packed with 2 O rings and a smaller black ring. It is obvious where the 2 large rings go but for the life of me I have no idea what...

After a cleanout of suspected dirt in the injectors on my 225 .. THe VST turned up some metal flakes when cleaned out. Where did they come from ?? and what am I in for ??. Boat would not throttle up properly at start of the season and mechanic felt water or dirt past filters.. He cleaned out but...

Boat starts and Idles fine... Can run at speed in neutral..When put under load.. idles down and stalls.. Background--- 2 years ago filled tank.. used about half tank last year and refilled .. ALways put in ring free and Startron.. Ran fine last year .. THis is first time in water this year...

I want to set the idle on a 9.9-- 4 stroke.. I can probably get away by doing it by ear but manual calls for 950 rpm.. Anyone know of a cheap tach I can get for this ? Really don't want to spent much on this and cant find a friend with one.

Just installed a new carburetor . 9.9 4 stroke Idle is not rough but engine speed is unstable..rpm hunts up and down and wont settle at steady idle.. Any ideas how to proceed ??

Have been looking at both boats and they seem to have the same hull. Obviously each is aimed at a little different market. What would draw one to one model or the other. I would go look at them but am 2 hours away from a dealer. Thanks in advance

I got the following error "Radar service lost" I was idling along in totally flat water. The unit went into standby countdown. When finished , I hit transmit and unit came up again. It did not ever seem to loose power. One would look for cabling problem but it was dead flat and I then ran...

Started the boat today and ran at idle for about 10 min.. Suddenly the temp alarm came on.. Ran at higher speed and everything normal. engine is pissing at idle but stream is a little weak.. I don't remember if that is abnormal.. Should I be replacing the pump now ??

Spent yesterday cleaning up the boat and setting up the canvas. (228g hardtop). It is a royal pain to get the zippers started basically because They all start in the corners and top of the hardtop frame. You would think that they could be started at the bottom . I know that by starting at...

Was thinking about getting a portable air conditioner to make 228 G More suitable for overnight on the Chesapeake in summer.. Anyone have any exoerience with these units.. Are thy worth the trouble ??.. Seems like stowage might be an issue

I have a 2005 228.. Was wondering if anyone has sucessfully flush mounted a Garmin 5212. Or do I have to put it in the box? Thanks

I am planing to add a Garmin chartplotter to upgrade a 4 year old Lowrance unit. I would like to keep the Lowrance unit as a discrete sonar. The question is.. Can I pass all the data from the Lowrance unit to the Garmin unit and eliminate the need to change any transducers or even the...

I have alwys used Garmin GPS and have been happy with them and their charts. I am about to update a unit and was considering units which use other chart Vendors.. Is there any real difference between the 3 systems ?? Anyone have any strong opinions ?? Thanks...

Was wondering how people cover a 228 hard top. Do people leave the canvass on over the winter ?