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Help!! I have a overflow in my waste system. ( 1997 272 sailfish) I went out with a few children and found out they used paper towels to wipe themselves. The toilet paper is under the sink in the head and i can see that it is not in view so.... I took apart the entire starboard panels under...

Hello, What a weekend. Lots of boating and somehow the aluminum base under my seat cracked. This is the piece that is bolted to the bottom of the captains chair. There is an oblong white plastic knob you can turn to tighten. The crack is vertical and runs the entire length of the base. Is...

I just filled my 2 stroke tank with Penzol "Synthetic" TW3 2 stroke oil What does the term synthetic mean and i noticed my west marine oil tw3 does'nt say synthetic. am i in for trouble?

Hello, I have a 1997 272 sailfish and there are black specs on the floor and the walk around area? they are very small but i want my boat WHITE I scrub but they do not come out. any suggestions on what to use? Thanks

I was wondering with my boat 1997 272 sailfish with T225 2 stroke yamahas , Is there a gauge or indicator that would allow the user(me) to see exactly what the angle or degree the tab is in. I have a gauge on the trim of the engines but sometimes when under way, someone will move and I am not...

I own a 1997 272 sailfish with T225 yamaha ox's (thirsty little buggers) 1 Considering better fuel economy 2 thinking about T200's I cruise around 3600 rpm@25knts now and thats fine with me 3 with the T225 my scuppers are below the waterline and I dont like this. This year in Southern New...

Hello, Since I did not purchase my boat new and the aluminium arch/hard top supports are pitted what can I do. Can I sand it to create a uniform look. It looks like crap and I have tried polishes and aluminum gaurd it biut I think it is already past that. Any suggestions

Prior history of symptoms: I had a small leak on the port side of the seal which wasnt too bad. I did some research and found no visual problems/dents on the rod and decided to order the kit to fix it. Installation was a @!$@ due to the bolts not wanting to budge. Now it leaks more than...

Hello everyone, I have a sailfish on a mooring and my hull is stained like I abuse my boat. How can I clean this crap off the waterline ? I waxed it prior to launch several times with collinite, compound, buff wax, wax buff, wax buff etc. It looks like I never waxed it.

This is the first year I moored my boat. In New England we got nothing but rain May, June and July. I have mold in the cabin on the ledge that runs to the bow on both sides and under my hard top there are spots everywhere. Is there something i can clean the fabric with? How do I stop this...

Hi, I am very concerned with an issue I found on my boat the other day while boating to the transient dock as my mooring company calls it. History: I polished this this boat from fore to aft this winter and found a few flaws from previous owners (to be expected as mine is a 1997) There were no...

I have been curious about how to out fit this style boat to get giants. Should I get swivel gunnel rod mounts for the port and starboard aft rod holders for my bent but 80's? Or should I try to attach some kind of rocket launcher/fighting station in the middle? I was wondering what to do with...

Hello again, I thought my fuel sender in my aux tank was bad so I ripped out the old one and low and behold it was right on the money 7/8 full. This led me to my question. I have 2 valves and both say main/off/aux currently both my valves are on MAIN. How do set up the valves to use just the...

I wanted to thank everyone for the info I was not sure of. The timely responses and specific information helped me to do the following: Impellors Thermostats VST filter and tips regarding symptoms and maintenence. I just started up the twins and they sang!! Especially the Starboard one which...

Hello again, I know there was a post re: Honda 2000IU generator but I cant find it. My question is, I have my shore power cord plugged into my home 15 amp circuit. I do not have AC. I have a Freedom 10, 1000 watt invertor, with microwave water heater (dont even know if it works or how to...

I noticed a yellow oily fluid that turned out to be steering fluid coming out from the seal where the stainless steel rod moves horizontilly to steer the engines. The rod has no pits as far as I can see. There is definately a slow leak in the seal. Are these rebuildable? Also can the slightly...

HI, I am changing my impellor and the manual and parts kit says the woodruff key comes out. It will not move with light taps from a hammer and skrewdriver. I don't want any damage .I AM STUCK Thanks