Recent content by Halfhitch

You could install a small pie plate inside the electronics box so you can reach the nuts.

Most hardware stores carry 304 stainless steel screws and bolts. I ask our local West Marine guy id their screws are 316 SS. He said..."uhhh, I don't know"....Which means no. McMaster and Carr is a good source but expensive and makes for a time lag in a project.

Just a note to everyone to check your Home Depot store, next time you're in. I was in my local HD store in SW Florida and they have a small display of some common stuff, all in 316.

I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish here. You say these gears are "sticking". What are they sticking to? From what I can see in the parts diagram, that is the intermediate gear reduction set. Those two gears are supposed to be locked together. The small pinion gear on the electric...

If you have a load tester, leave the battery cables connected to the new battery that reads low periodically and disconnect the cables at the other end. Connect your load tester on that end of the battery cables and apply the load there. That will test the battery cables also. You didn't say how...

JLR, If the new battery was dropping in voltage while underway, I would say that your problem is in your charging systems. The voltage should not need to drop to low values before the alternator wakes up. It should be putting out 13+ volts all the time. Even at idle on the muffs if you have it...

If you are not with a state recognized, regulated tour, it is considered harassment to mess with them. There are springs up around Crystal River that have tours I believe, and you can rent kayaks and paddle around them. Just remember that those things weigh around a thousand pounds or more when...

This is some repair and maintenance info from Richie. There are lots of different models. If your model accepts fluid replacement, you can most definitely do it yourself. It's not brain surgery. https://www.ritchienavigation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ritchinavigation-servicemanual.pdf...

This link has a part number on it. Maybe you can find one on your part. This Fisheries supply is a good outfit to find good stuff on. https://www.fisheriessupply.com/marinco-premier-wiper-blade/33028s You can call those guys and talk to an intelligent human being.

Marinco still makes the AFI line. Is this the one you have. A phone call to Defender may answer your question. https://defender.com/en_us/marinco-afi-deluxe-windshield-wiper-blade

Looking at that skeg anode makes me think the previous owner had the boat in the water where there was some strong stray current existing. That could easily erode the anode in a short time and corrode the case of the pump motor. That is not a big deal. Just expect to have those obviously damaged...

Daydream, I sold a Grady to a guy in California. I live in Florida. This is the guy he hired. Travis (305) 393-4035. He is an independant, but covers all the bases. It's been a couple years ago. If he doesn't have time, he might hook you up. Good luck.

The only problem I see with making a trade is the pristine nature of the bilge in your 228 may be hard to achieve in the 258 so the epitome of bilges will lost forever.

To the original poster, just look at the beautiful lines of the Grady hull. This boat happens to belong to our member Freedom!!! Think long and hard before you ruin what you see there by plastering some words there that you think are cute. Freedom!!! did it right.....IMHO of course.

I would recommend you write the boat name on a piece of paper and place it in your wallet.