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    Changing control cables on a 92 Explorer - any special helm access needed?

    Had an interesting launch the other day where my throttle went from being sticky to being out of commission. I had thought the control cables might be due for a change, but that trip confirmed it. Luckily, I managed to hobble back to the dock and get back to home base no worse for the wear. I...
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    Best option to buy gelcoat in larger quantity?

    My bow pulpit took a nice beating during Sandy and has been chipping ever since. I'd like to take the time to fix it up right, giving it a good sanding, repairing any deeper gouges and then coating the whole thing in gelcoat. I know you can buy gelcoat by the can but in colors that don't quite...
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    Lowrance HDS Thru-hull transducer on an Explorer

    Hi all... Looking to have a Lowrance HDS-9 installed to rid myself of the nearly 7 year old Garmin and Furuno plotter/FF units I have sitting on my dash. I think I've decided on the HDS-9, but I'm stuck when it comes to transducers. The unit comes with side imaging as well as traditional...
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    Livewell on 92 Explorer - OK, I'm stumped

    I bought a 92 Explorer that arrived last week. So far, everything seems to be pretty much in order and as expected, but the livewell has me stumped. I should say - not everything, since so far I've opened just about every deck hatch I can find and I haven't found a single seacock. Which...
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    New (old) Grady owner here, some questions

    Hi all- Just came home a few hours ago from a successful survey, sea trial and subsequent purchase of a 92 Grady White Explorer. The survey turned up pretty clean, with most of the recommendations being to replace seals here and there (on the gas tank and fresh water caps and on the inspection...