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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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    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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    trophy pro / sailfish transducer mounting location

    i am ready to install the thru hull transducer on the grady black, (b60 20 degree), any insight on where to mount this little guy? and for the trophy pro guys with the little dash boxes...if you cut out the switch panel and relocate the switches you can fit an m121 or probably any of the...
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    ocean city / eastern shore refinishing?

    looking for someone to rechrome my lee junior outrigger mounts before the season is under way. anyone know of anyone local? thanks guys, steve
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    calling all delmarva guys

    i was at the oc boat show and met 2 guys promoting the delmarva grady club within taylor marine's booth. in all honesty it sounds like a great idea, especially considering the fact we dont like traveling offshore alone. i encourage everyone to join, i took the paperwork and sent it in as soon...
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    i think i got a good deal!

    since im basically a bargain shopper....i picked these up over the weekend. paid 1000. 4 penn international II 50tw on st. croix rods with high speed guides and 1 penn international II 80 on a penn international tuna stick (50-130) with all rollers... so including the 19ft lee...
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    the grady black is almost ready!

    thought i would post a pic after bottom painting the hull today. just finished the new rubrail. we're going to add a keel stripe along the paint line. hopefully we will have her in the water tomorrow, outriggers will be mounted next week. starboard sheets are on their way and we'll be...
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    mounting hydraulic steering....

    I'm restoring an 85 Trophy Pro. After having the transom checked out as ok (sat covered for 10 years), I glassed the top, gel coated it and made a massive support bracket for the twin Evinrude 200's. I'm ready to mount the steering cylinder again to the transom, and was wondering if anyone had...
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    Bennett Trim Tab Gauge?

    I'm re-doing the dash for this weeks project. Can anyone tell me what, if any, gauges are compatible with the bennett trim tabs? I'd like to keep the "decor" in order, and didn't want to spend $$$$ for their fancy pants panels since I already made a switch panel for all the trims. Thanks in...
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    Hey guys...New Grady owner checking in

    I purchased a 1985 Trophy Pro 257 that I'm restoring. I'm really glad to have found this forum, I have lots of things on the boat that I need to find. I just got it out of the shop yesterday after having it checked out, having the bottom fixed and the side repaired. It was sprayed black with...