Recent content by GREYLOCK

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    Teak?

    Thanks. Both are good ideas maybe I will try it myself
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    Teak?

    does anybody know where I can find some replacement pieces of teak for my 240 offshore? most of the original pieces are in great condition which I have refinished and a few times in the past but two of the long pieces along the gunwales have cracked and one is broken. I like the look of the...
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    Grady 208 Custom Arch

    I really like how it looks ! How much did it cost you I keep threatening to put an arch on my 240 offshore
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    24 offshore helm seat replacement seats?

    im interested in what others have replaced their stock helm seats with. i have seen several others that look a lot more comfortable but i am do not want them any wider due to the narrow room between them already. thanks Jason
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    Custom Pilothouse?

    check out a post in this forum called (Modded offshore) this guy has some boats that look pretty cool but i bet not a cheap modification
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    Volvo Penta exhaust manifolds?

    I have a 1998 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi freshwater that is freshwater cooled in my 240 offshore. As fas as i know they are the original manifolds and risers i have owned the boat for 5 years now and im concerned about the life expectancy of them the boat is used in saltwater almost always.I know that...
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    LED experiences?

    Ive been thinking about installing leds under the gunwales on my 240 offshore for some indirect lighting and i think that they look pretty cool. Just wondering what brands and styles others have used, i see some on ebay for sale seem pretty reasonable prices lots of different styles.any pics on...
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    Replacing bulkhead on 223 1989 Gulfstream

    I did mine this year on my 87 240 offshore i used 3/4" marine plywood took out the old stuff and used it for my template.i then tried it and made minor adjustments until it fit perfect . i have a friend that does cabinet work he put new formica on it (wilsonart nepal teak) perfect match with...
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    Vhf Antenna Problem?

    Thanks everybody i cant wait to try your suggestions this weekend
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    Vhf Antenna Problem?

    Im wondering if there is a way to test my antenna with an ohm meter or some other way to see if it is still good? Here is my problem with my last vhf didnt seem to get any response from any one when trying to hail them or even get a radio check. I just figured it was the radio but i hardly ever...
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    Screens for 240 offshore?

    Just wondering if there was ever any srceens offered or available for the cabin windows in a 87 240 offshore. My neighbor at the marina has a four winns that has windows that look very similar except the angle is different and he has screens that pop in with some type of spring that he saiys...
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    Coaming pads

    thanks Thats a great thread i think im going to tackle this project instead of buying new ones.
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    Coaming pads

    On my 87 24 offshore i need to replace the coaming /seatback pads that are on the two rear seats on either side of the engine cover. Any one have any experience making their own,buying new ones,or the ones from seadek (look like a wetsuit material with adhesive but really thick. the wood on one...
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    replacement fuel sending unit

    Wema I also just replaced mine with a wema one. Just one look at the difference in quality of materials and workmanship i knew it was much better than the original. I also purchased a new gauge from them. i bought it about a month ago they were offering i believe 30% off at the time.
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    Installing new fuel sending unit

    I just bought a new fuel sending unit to replace my current one. I bought it from wema usa it looks like it is made very well compared to the origional one i also bought a new gauge from them. My question is should i use some type of sealant(fuel resistant rtv?) along with the gasket supplied...