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    Gulfstream transom

    There is no dry rot, it would be plain old rot from moisture if it's present at all. Call the GW factory and speak to someone in customer relations to get the answer to the wood question. Bert and Carolyn are very helpful with questions. If you have doubts, get a 232G with the Grady Drive...
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    Calling GW Model Experts- Which year is this 209 Escape!

    I guess you don't have the ability to see the HIN and check the last 2 digits (year of the boat) or the production label on the motor itself?
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    268 Islander info needed

    TY for that. You mean standing on the cavitation plates of the motors (lower units), correct?
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    268 Islander info needed

    Thanks for the feedback. This one has been repowered with 200 Etecs (I'm a die-hard Evinrude fan, so it's OK), and is immaculate. It also has a hardtop and several other options (except the extra fuel tank, which is a bummer but I can make it right). I guess my main concern would be with the...
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    268 Islander info needed

    Howdy all, I hope everyone is staying safe. I am looking at a 1998 268 Islander, and wanted some thoughts on the model. I've owned a 228G and two 232Gs, so I'm intimately familiar with the way they're built. Any known problem areas to look for specifically on the 268, or have they been pretty...
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    Anyone used one of these?

    Spend the money for a s/s bracket and quality filter element. I've used the Sierra with clear bowl for years without an issue.
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    2001 Gulfstream value

    If it's clean and well-kept, low to mid 20s. That's my professional opinion as a broker. Without seeing it in person and reviewing history and records, that's the range I would say based on comps both on the market now and sold in the past 4 years.
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    When to have a Survey

    I agree that surveys should be done in pretty much every case, regardless of the cost of the boat. If the boat has the 2000s vintage Yamaha V6 4s motors, have them inspected/scoped for the exhaust corrosion issue as well. A G model Grady with the full transom and bracket would be a safer...
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    Transducer Help Please

    What is this "flat spot" you're referring to? The pad for a bilge pump on the bottom of the bilge floor?
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    Adding Rod Holders

    What ever you do, use the correct through-bolts and washers to reinforce the install. Don't be lazy and just run panhead machine screws into the cap.
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    272 Sailfish has twin 150s is that too light?

    My personal opinion is to max out the HP rating for the hull, or come very close. Those 150s may move the boat, but will be straining to do so and will burn more fuel in the process. Higher HP motors will offer better performance and fuel economy won't suffer due to the reduced strain on the...
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    Need fuse/breaker help

    Just call GW customer service directly and have your HID number handy.
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    Drilling a drain in a compartment

    Can you post some pics? Not quite sure what you mean by "compartment between the seats". Both helm seats should be mounted atop of individual "boxes" with a walk-through space in between. The port side should have a drawer unit which opens into the walk-through, and the starboard side should...
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    27ft sailfish cockpit drain hose replacement d

    www.gradywhite.com Customer relations can provide factory information and technical support pertaining to the locations and routings of wires, hoses, etc.
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    265 Express/Suzuki DF200APXW2

    Is it the ram hitting or the tie bar? Move the tie bar to the top of the brackets if that's the case...