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    Rusty Yamaha Tilt Motor

    I think that I also have the same turing and that surning issue can be felt in the wheel. Its kind of stiff but it seems like it clicks a little as well. That part on the motor def. looks shot is it an easy repair/ replace and or does the steeming issue sould like the problem with the mount...
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    Lowrance Hds-5 GPS Receiver

    For the money I've heard that its the best buy. As for the transducer being mounted on the outside of the boat, I hear that you can paint it with a special bottom paint and also it needs to be just scrubed from time to time. Beware not to paint the temp sensory with the paint as this will...
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    Lowrance Hds-5 GPS Receiver

    choice I looked around and for the most point I've heard that it waw the best buy for the what you get. I the basic model is like 799. I was also wondering about the outboard mounted transducer. Are they problems?
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    Cabin Interior Renovation

    carpet I am planning on doing the same thing to my 226. I looked online and found that cabelas and west marine had great deals on the carpet in tons of diffrent colors and material. The one thing that I have heard is to be careful what adhesive is used. Some I hear wont set up in some...
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    Lowrance Hds-5 GPS Receiver

    I was looking into this unit for my 226 Grady. I usually go for flounder ect. but, i would like to do more structure fishing as well as striper and blue fishing. Has anyone had any problems with these units and do they work well? Please let me know what you think about this unit or features I...
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    Floor Coating

    Hey I was thinging about painting the deck with a non-slip paint. I hear that it chips.
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    Looking to Hop a NJ Boat...

    When you looking to go out?
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    Looking to Hop a NJ Boat...

    When you looking to go out?
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    Stiff turning

    I have a "84" 226 seafarer with a 200 hp 2 stroke yamaha outboard. Last summer I noticed that the steering was stiff as well as seemed to have a click or jerkey feel. Then I noticed oil leaking out of the wheel. I had the unit connecting the wheel to the lines replaced which fixed the leak...
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    Bimini

    Thank you very much. Although, I was wondering if it is possible to get a hard top for my boat? I really like the rod holders and sturdy construction. Is there a way to upgrade the bimini to that instead?
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    Moving batteries on a 222

    good thought but, I have a 226 and my batt are located in the rear. I wanted to also move the batt's in order to insure that they didn't get wet when a big wave came on however; my uncle and grandfather advised me against it. The reason that the batt's are in the back is to keep them from...
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    Bimini

    I have an 82 226 seafarer and I was wondering how to go about restoring or replacing the bimini? Can i buy a new one, or do I need to order the canvas and make it myself?
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    Replace cuddy carpet

    I have a "82" 226 seafarer. I've already put alot of work into it and she runs great. I was wondering if anyone has ever replaced the carpet in the cabin before? If so how difficult was it to do? And what adhesive do you recommend tp secure the carpet?
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    Rusty Yamaha Tilt Motor

    I have a 226 seafarer and I also have the same issue. I was wondering if you were feeling any stiffness in the wheel?