Recent content by duconce

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    How to change 4-stroke oil without making a mess??

    Sims sells drain pain for 16 dollars, works great. You may want to buy your filters there also, @22ea.
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    Water in my Gas Tank. From the fuel vent?

    you might also check the o-rings on the fuel caps , they crack and leak
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    grady 265 express

    At the stern on both sides lift the hinged doors on top, take the trays out see batteries
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    265EX - Pulling fridge for Xtra storage

    I replaced mine with a Norcold DE-0740 AC/Dc that switches automatically, it is not as quiet as I would like, but it works great. Would probably find a quieter model, on a do over.
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    Prop question

    If you get no replies, call Ken at PropGods
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    Prop question

    It would be more helpful to give the current motors and props, you have.
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    232 with twin F150 prop size?

    The f150 yamaha I had on another boat came with a 14 1/4x 17 SS prop, I would, as pointed out, think that trim or elevation or both might be the problem.
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    265 express battery question

    I put 2 31s and a 27 in mine so they fit, put AGM on the port and deep cycle on the starboard. Hope I never have to take that AGM out, that sucker is heavy and a tight fit going in.
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    Modded Offshore (for northern west coast fishing)

    Is the steering wheel and throttle in the back for the kicker?
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    265 Express Head

    I am adding a lewmar vent, the heads really should have a better setup with hatch window.
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    Gunnel Rod Holders

    Regardless if you spend $50 each, it's better than 500-800 for new and you get a better chrome job.
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    full fuel tank

    I thought I would mention that this fuel situation is not just with boats. New Corvettes where having problems with the fuel tank gauge, it just quits working, the problem was the floats quit working because of sulfur and other materials [ e fuels]. The cure was a can of Techron or Seafoam...
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    T Top finish, can I bring it back?

    You might also want to look at a product called Sharkhide Metal Restorer, way less involved as taking top off.
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    Water pump replacement

    Personally I would buy the kit, it comes with everything you need. I would also change the 2 seals below the pump if they are 4 yrs old. It only requires removing the 4 bolts that hold the seal housing in place. The water pump sits on top of these and they are the most likely to leak. As far as...
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    26express2000 with twin 200hpdi

    Forward fills the main tank.