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    Understanding Battery Charging

    I have an '05 226 Seafarer with an F250, dual batteries. I see a few references to "charging system" in manuals etc but not much detail relating to functionality, eg. how it works....anyone out there have some detail to share ? ( Is the F250 basically like a auto , eg charges both batts while...
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    Winterizing Detail for the 2005 F250

    Trying to better understand my 1st time winterization process and details for a 2005 F250. Reading various posts , forums and the F250 manual and still need clarifications on general terms everyone uses and the whole process especially the steps for fogging (engine is running or just being...
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    VHF radio disabled/static turning on Garmin Plotter 188c

    Greetings, Scenario Garmin 188cc/236 Chart Plotter with an ICOM VHF radio.. The VHF radio becomes static when I turn on the Garmin plotter..and is only usable when the Garmin turned off. Some sort of interference is going on, but not sure where to start, any ideas or thoughts would be...
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    2005 Seafarer Spider Cracks along bow rub rail

    Looking at a 2005 Seafarer, there are a two small 1" spider cracks eminating out from the bow rub rail about a 1/4 of that way from the bow and there is one just next to the 2nd bow rail stem about 5 " long 3 each..wondering what this means , how would these have been formed ? Is this due to...
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    Seafarer 226 Hard Top Boat Covers

    Does anyone have any experience or recommendations on boat covers for an 05 Seafarer 226 (notched transom) with a standard Hardtop (w/o radar) ? Are covers a reasonable alternative to shrink wrap ? Thanks - moccq
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    4 Stroke, F225 Required Maintenance Info

    Greetings, Looking for information regarding the required maintenance for the 4 stroke engines, specifically the F225s ( 2003/2004 ), I am hearing things like at 500 hours valve train maint, nn hours = timing belt change etc..does anyone have a full/complete list or can point to any...
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    Purpose of inspection and sea trial

    Have heard of folks "buying Grady's on the spot" after doing their own visual inspections.. I have missed several boats recently due to the impacts of timing with respect to requests for formal /inspections/survey's and sea trials. Can anyone help with good practical feedback on a formal...
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    2003 F225 Corrosion Fact or Fiction

    This topic may be old and rehashed but I have to bring it and ask for replies. Found a 2003 Seafarer with a 2003 Yamaha F225 - 300 hrs. Looked good..called a local dealer contact to review the boat and was told about the F225 corrision issues..mentioned to me the "secret is out" and to be...
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    Seafarer HardTop Removal

    Greetings, Have been lookng for a preowned Seafarer without the Hardtop.. Does it make sense to make a buy and then remove an existing hardtop ? or will that lead to other issues , cosmetically etc.. Thanks in advance..
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    209 Escape wth F150

    Greetings, Considering a 2006 209 Escape with a F150(4 stroke) and trim tabs and wanted to ask for input/advice. Boat is without Trailer and I am considering a new Load Rite. Started my search looking at 01 / 02 Adventure 208 and became somewhat disappointed with loss of overall aft space...
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    Advice - 1st time buyer - 208 Adventure Style

    Greetings, Preparing to look over a 1994 208 Adventure with a V6 Yamaha 150 , looking for some input/advice on thinking this thru a bit. Eg. Older engine/boat which offers a better price point or perhaps look for something more recent offering newer capabilities but need to consider spending...