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    2000 Yamaha Saltwater SX150TXRY trim tilt problem

    My 2000 Yamaha Saltwater SX150TXRY trim & tilt piston needs replacement. My mechanic says it is frozen and needs to be replaced. What does it cost part and labor? The boat is a Gulfstream 232GT with bracket and twin motors. What can I do to prevent this problem in the future and how does this...
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    Which one? 232Gulfstream -vs- BW23Conquest -vs- Shamrock246

    I am in search of new used boat, AGAIN. I've been looking at Grady Whites and Boston Whalers, mostly Grady Whites Seafarer 228G, Gulfstream 232GT, Voyager 248 and Boston Whaler Conquest23. But I started to consider Shamrock 246 with inboard and pocket drive. What would be PROs and CONs for each...
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    Advice on pre-purchase used boat motor compression test

    I am in a process of buying a used boat and during motor inspection compression came out as below. Twin engine 1998 Yamaha 150 HP Ox66 Port: 115, 125, 105, 120, 100, 115 Stbd: 110, 112, 100, 115, 95, 100 The mechanic (Yamaha mechanic from sellers marine shop) says motors are OK. When I...
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    Northern California Bottom Paint Service Recommendation

    Hi guys, Where is good place for stripping bottom coat and new bottom coat put on? I am thinking of removing two layers of bottom paint with soda-blast then new white (light color) bottom painted. how much should I expect and where would be good place in Northern California? Thanks in advance.
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    Which Gradys? preowned Seafarer, Gulfstream or Voyager?

    Hello, I am new to this site and I am in process of searching/buying pre-owned Grady White for a while. 5months actively, 2 years on & off. I am looking for a boat that can fish stripers, salmons, sturgeons, rockcods and tunas in delta, reservoirs and in Pacific with 3-4 men. I plan on...