Recent content by Coastboater

Yes, New Wire made the panel for me. There was a challenge they overcame - the top of the helm has a large radius at the top edge. With my template they were able to photograph the top of the template so they could digitize that radius, convert that to CAD, then g-code to run the CNC router...

Here’s a before and after using a simulated carbon panel from New Wire Marine. Laid it out physically with cardboard and templates to confirm usability. The helm is much smaller (Freedom 225) than yours, but you get the idea.

Not on a Grady, but on a 29 Back Cove I had mesh curtains that covered all the cabin windows, including the windshield. Guess any marine curtain shop could make the panels, then add snaps to secure them.

^^^^ My boat had a bulkhead style garden hose quick disconnect in the motor well, easily accessible from the cockpit. My boat was on a lift, so getting to the side of the motor with a hose required going on the swim platform to flush it vs a quick disconnect in the motor well..

Looks like harness damage and either the cowl was repaired or replaced. Body shop knock that out quick - marine repair shop, not so much…

I did a search for used engines of that vintage and pickings were slim. I did find one ad for a single motor, with rigging and gauges, also with mid-section rot and the seller was asking $2,000. I’d be inclined to part out the engines and hopefully recoup some of the recent expense, plus...

Perhaps find a blown mid-1990’s motor with a 25” leg, go through it and swap it out.

Isn’t the mid-section repair $3k/motor? After that repair are they worth $8-10k each with 1000+ hours?

Ken at PropGods is an excellent resource and likely can point you in the right direction.

No, I searched, “Valved Female Thread Coupling Insert 3/4 FGHT" since you checked freshwater systems part # and they’re out of stock.

Check out US Plastic https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=84770&srsltid=AfmBOoqOl2AeJdtYJ19ItKr4d22ZB7ueNiVd2hO267YyDkTiV5BpmGlE Also, you may find what you need in the outdoor garden dept at your local HD or Lowe’s

Nice looking rig! I had a 215 with the same 250 on it. You’re going to love DES/DEC. I thought the cruise control was a bit gimmicky, but ended up very fond of it. Prop bite in reverse is enhanced so maneuvering is easier. Cockpit layout and rear swivel seating makes the most of available space...

Your dealer usually provides the basic coast guard package along with fenders and lines. Give them a call.

Zero issues. Transducer itself was mounted slightly lower in the rear than the front. That’s an adjustment on the transducer bracket. Boat would touch 50 mph light and never lost depth reading, although I never exceeded 200’ depth. The side scan feature was interesting. I could cruise by a dock...

Here’s a stern saver with a Garmin side scan/clear vu transducer on a Grady 215. I also glued (epoxy) one tie wrap block for the transducer cable above the stern saver so I had no drill holes below the water line.