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    Long Trailer Mfg

    i own a long trailer, and last summer went through h-e double hockey sticks with it. their leaf springs and connection blocks between the leafs are all custom made by them, so all of the parts need ordered from them and they custom build it. just an fyi when you need to get replacement parts...
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    overheating merc

    is it possible that it is overheating from a lean misfire? that will raise engine temps dramatically, even if the water pump and cooling system is working properly. check to make sure the engine has the required amount of fuel supply. maybe a clogged filter, pickup or primer bulb going flat...
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    Evinrude 200 woes...looking for advice

    i replaced the powerpack on that side. the control box that sits behind the flywheel. was thinking stator is weak/no spark hence the no warm up. the starboard bank plugs always seem wet wet, like its a weak spark. i just paid to have all this done but the mechanic that did it is on...
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    Evinrude 200 woes...looking for advice

    well, the port motor is acting up again. it will not fire on the port bank. all 3 cyls dead. when you run it, the motor never seems to get even warm, even the bank that has spark. so far this engine has had: flywheel with magnets coil pack on the side acting up plugs (ql77's) plug...
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    New to me: '76 Formula 233

    back to the hoist method, what if u drilled holes front and back and on both sides of the tank so you can run a chain or rope through it to try and lift it? i hung my motors with a bobcat lol, id say get the bucket over the tank, strap er up and bask in the glory of hydraulics!
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    grady white fuel tanks....

    are they foamed in?
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    grady white fuel tanks....

    grog, i have replaced everything but the tanks. i dont know where this is going :?:
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    grady white fuel tanks....

    come to think of it, i didnt notice a screen on the pickups....looks like im going back in there first to check it out
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    grady white fuel tanks....

    Grog: i replaced EVERYTHING related to fuel in the spring but the tanks(see above post). i pressure checked the tanks to 3psi with a smoke machine and was satisfied with the lack of corrosion, and cleaned them out to what i thought was good. it will be no more than a half day job with a...
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    grady white fuel tanks....

    When I had the tanks out last time I replaced the deck fills, the fill lines, the vents, the vent hoses, all of the fuel lines, the filter housings, the primer bulbs, the vro pumps, oil lines, every single clamp, ran new grounding wires, new sending unit wires, new sending units and and new deck...
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    grady white fuel tanks....

    i have the original tanks in my 85 trophy pro. they are full of junk and even after i cleaned them before this season they are still clogging the pickups. the last thing i need to do is pop a motor from running lean. so.... since it is in the slip already, i was hoping someone out there...
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    which combo radar/gps/sounder

    boaterbarn.com. northstar m84 (8 inch display) flushmount ready for 900 bucks. northstar m121 (12 inch display) for 1240. i bought the 12 inch and a transom mount transducer and it was the best decision i made as far as electronics. i even sold a 10.4 furuno to obtain the northstar.
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    Boat Vibration

    maybe check the toe settings of the engines? i had a severe vibration and it was fixed with setting the toe on my 200 evinrude twins i measured a common point on each engines then set the cones accordingly.
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    Pic`s of Trophy Pro`s and you mod`s.

    nothing you can do about the berth my friend. i removed the rod holders on the port side in my 85 trophy pro to gain 1/2 a bunk if thats what you would call it. its a purpose boat, go kill your days catch and follow the big boys home. we take sleeping bags for the overnighters and...
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    Help! Choosing Between Boats

    One thing I would want to see is how that grady sits in the water with a 4 stroke on it. U really want to make sure it isn't pulling the scuppers under water. I've been working on a gulfstream that was repowered and on a bracket. The deck drains are completely under water
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    1988 parts and fuel line

    I bought both mine last year off ebay for eight dollars a piece. Do a google Search for them under shopping and you will find a bunch. Most any marine store can get u the filler hose. Should be 1 1/2 inch iirc.
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    2009 OC Tuna Tourney 4th Place fish

    terry murray! he's my cousin. i didn't know he ran a grady
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    Boy do I feel dumb

    almost all of the car companies that offer a tow package set their trailer wiring up that way. my nissan is the same. i did the exact same thing, don't feel dumb!
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    trophy pro / sailfish transducer mounting location

    yup. thats the reason for the flush mount. its a trailered boat. if the tuna bite is hot in ocean city thats where it gets dropped. if the rock are hot in indian river, thats where we launch. tog? lewes it is to the outter wall. taking donations for a slip. ps, look at the last rollers...
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    trophy pro / sailfish transducer mounting location

    no sailfishes or trophys out there with thru hull transducers?