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Has anybody installed spreader light on the sides of their hardtops? My dock has no lighting at night , So I was thinking of installing them over the winter. I think they would help both see the finger on the side of the boat at night as well as help with night fishing. My question is for...

For owners of larger Grady's with diesel generators what additives if any are you guys using in the diesel fuel. I have a FP 4200 on my boat. When I bought the boat the previous owner provided me with an additive, which I have since used up. Just looking to get a recommendation on what I...

My dome lights don't have a conventional switch. You touch the light to turn it on and off. The one above the helm will not turn off. Has anyone ever experienced this. Is there a fix or solution or is it time for a new light. If I do end up replacing it, I'm probably going to replace it...

What do you guys think the minimum temperature should be to wax/polish the hull and topsides. I'm in the northeast and need to wax the hull as the final step in my spring pre launch punch list. Normally I will get this done with temperatures in the 50's however my work schedule this year may...

One of my spring updates will be to add an autopilot. All of the electronics on the boat are Garmin so the plan is to stick with them and add the reactor40 with the smart pump. For those of you with an express that have this Garmin system or any autopilot my questions are where did you place...

I'm looking into to getting a jump starter pack. My primary use would be carrying it on the boat in case of a dead battery. I was on a friends boat offshore last summer where we ran one of the batteries down and had to jump the engine to start it. luckily we had a jump pack on board, so it...

The last 2 times I went down to the boat I opened the cabin to find the Carbon monoxide alarm going off. The first time I opened the hatch, reset the alarm and that seemed to quiet it. Yesterday same thing, open the cabin and the alarm is beeping. This time it would not reset. I even...

Hi all, I'm looking for ideas for mounting a cutting board/bait table on a 305 express. The question would apply to any of the larger grady models with the large aft fish box. Has anybody mounted a cutting board or bait table on the lid of the aft fish box? I want to try and avoid using a...

One of my winter projects is going to be replacing the saltwater washdown lines. I have been fighting multiple leaks this past season and the time has come to just replace all the lines. What is the best hose for this and can anybody recommend a good source for it. I'm looking to replace all...

Are there any 265 express owners out there who have installed or have a inverter on their boat? Im thinking of installing one on my 265, for a variety of reasons. Im looking for ideas and opinions on what kind and where to place it on the boat. My boat currently has a 3 battery system. One...

I lost one of the side vent windows on my 265. This is the second time it has happened. About 2 yrs ago lost the port, now it's the starboard window. Marine glass specialties replaced the first one. according to the local Grady dealers they go through marine glass sp. Now I cannot get in...

Does anybody have the mounting diagram for lee Jrs. I have a simple sketch, and photos which I got directly from grady. However none of there measurements are from a straight edge or a corner, thus making it difficult to properly locate where to mount the bases. If anyone has done this...

Im about to enter the process of repowering my boat. as part of the upgrade Im considering going to the new style yamaha engine displays and getting rid of the existing round gauges. My dash panel is made up of a thin dark gray material. Has anybody replaced this, and if so where did you get...

Its time to freshen my baby up a little bit and I'm looking to repower my 265 with new engines. Most likely going to go with "new" mechanical F250s. Boat is an 02, and these will be replacing the original F225s. I have not seen many of these boats with the F250s. Is anybody running f250s on...

I have a simrad ap16 in my 265 express for the past few seasons. I have had the computer replaced once d.t moisture problems and have since relocated it to my electronics box. I'm now having problems with the compass which will need to be replaced. The compass was originally mounted on the...

The battery charger on my 265 died this weekend. So I need to replace it with a new 3 bank charger. What battery chargers are you guys using in your boats?

has anybody replaced these? if so where is the best place to find replacements? boat is a 265express thanks in advance.

When I bought my 265, it did not come with outriggers. I believe that the Lee Jr. were the standard from Grady. Can anybody with a 265 confirm this for me. Also what size poles are you guys using thanks in advance. damian