Recent content by fish-n-fun

STRIPING I had the same issue a couple of years ago, needed striping for two boats. Found some at a dealer, but not enough. They ordered it for me. Not cheap but not the most expensive thing on a Grady.

I have a tank full of fresh water and the only way I see to drain it for the winter is to remove the attached pump. Is there anothe option?

Almost like politics, everyone has a favorite way of doing things. I am much happier with my change. Yes I could have put in the third switch for electronics without a change, and yes I believe you can probably attain the same combinations either way, but the logic in my mind is to be able to...

Many thanks guys.

Suggestions needed on the best way/solutions to clean the clear portion of boat curtains. I have tried just fresh water hosing, but it leaves water marks.

You will notice that I started this discussion back in January. It is now July and my boat has touched the water twice, once in January for my sea trial when purchased and once in June to check it out after much labor of love. It is pretty much where I want it and expect to put it in a slip...

Listing Compass (solved) Freddy063 got it right- almost. According to Ritchie you don't use oil. Here is their instructions that I followed to solve the problem: You need to purchase odorless mineral spirits (NOT oil) from a hardware or paint store and put it in the freezer overnight to...

The Ritchie Compass at the helm of my Gulfstream is tilted badly, even when at rest. I suspect it is low on fluid. If so, can the fluid be replenished or is there another possible issue that can be corrected?

After removing the drawers under the mate's chair I find three pumps located there. One is the pump out for the holding tank that I am not allowed to use, one is the seawater pump and one very small one attached directly to the fresh water tank should be the fresh water pump. It seems none are...

Thanks for the info. Now I understand why I couldn't find them. My helm switch for the "seawater" pump does nothing so that one is either a bad pump or an electrical issue. I will let you all know how I make out, but don't expect an overnight answer. Thanks again.

'89 Gulfstream 232/ I am not smart enough to find either the fresh water pump or the one for washdown/livewell operation. I have looked through my manusl and tried to trace the lines. I have opened every access hole I can find - but neither pump can I find. I bought this boat several months...

Two batteries and of course I failed to mention there is an ALL position on both switches.

Recently purchased an '89 Gulfstream 232 and have been refurbishing it. Only time in the water so far was sea trial. I have dual Yamaha 150s and two Perko switches. So far it seems as though there is a switch for each motor and one runs one motor and everything else on the boat. Maybe in time...

The roller of wheel on my '84 Gulfstream 232 Anchor Roller is broken. I have searched the Internet for a replacement wheel and there seems to be every size available except what I need. Mine has a 2 1/2" dia. and is 1 5/8" wide with a 1/2" hole. Does anyone know of a source?

My '89 Gulfstream is powered by dual 150's and each is cabled through about a 6" transom hole protected by a bellows type boot. They are no longer doing much good and need to be replaced. A google search has turned up nothing. Anyone have a source? I am hoping they can be replaced without...