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    WTB Factory Bimini Top for 180 Fisherman.

    If you have a bimini top and are looking to convert your boat to a T-Top, I would be interested in your FACTORY bimini top. Must fit the 180 Fisherman. PM me with the details.
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    WTB - Late model GW Fisherman 180 CENTER CONSOLE

    *UPDATE, found a 2019.
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    2021 180 fisherman

    Totally unacceptable on a brand new boat. What is the issue you're having with the dealer? Why won't they make this right?
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    WTB - Late model GW Fisherman 180 CENTER CONSOLE

    I'm downsizing and looking for a late model only please, 2015 and up. Will travel for the right boat.
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    1999 180 Sportsman CC

    It is a SWS carb'd engine. I told my friend if the boat is clean with no issues, I felt the boat is worth $12k tops. BTW what is the dif between the SWS and the OX66?
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    1999 180 Sportsman CC

    A friend of mine is looking at a 1999 Grady 180 Sportsman CC with a fiberglass hardtop and a Yamaha 150 Saltwater series. The boat has about 300 hrs on it and it comes with a trailer. Considering the boat is very clean with no issues, any idea on what would be a fair price for him to pay? Any...
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    What mounting hole?

    It is even, I read somewhere that the cavitation plate should be visiable while on plane, any thoughts?
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    What mounting hole?

    I have a 2002 208 Adventure w/ a 200 hp Yamaha 4-stroke. My motor is mounted on the second hole from the top. The plate above the prop is buried and cannot be seen while under way. I was wondering what mounting hole is everyone running?
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    Worst Riding Boats

    I am a new to Grady owner. I went out a couple of weeks ago to see the USS Intrepid towed back to her berth with the family (son-6 and daughter-3) plus the wife. Now my wife looks for any reason to complain and this was the day to do it. Lower manhattan looked like to open Atlantic with 4 ft...
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    Where do I learn to fish?

    I haven't fished in 25 years. I used to fish for blues on Long Island but that was along, long, long time ago. I would love to get back into fishing but have no idea what equipment I need or where to go (I live on the lower hudson river). I have no problem venturing out into the atlantic but...
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    Am I over-propped? - First update!

    I had a 15 1/2x19 Yamaha SS on my boat when I first got it. I was yurning 4800 rpm with normal load. I switched to the same prop in 17" pitch and now I'm turning 5100-5200 same conditions. I think the throttle plates might not be fully open. I should be running 5800-6000, getting about 38 mph.
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    Yellowing of gelcoat

    Thanks AA, I've heard of this b4 but wasn't sure if that was the problem. I was told to use Starbrite hull cleaner.
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    Yellowing of gelcoat

    I guess I wasn't clear with my question. When I first got the boat a month ago the hull was white. Now that I've splashed it a few times I notice that each time I pull the boat out it has a yellow tint to the hull. I have NOT waxed the boat yet. Something in the hudson river is slowly turning my...
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    towing question

    My response to the question about towing has not been about the hitch itself but the vehicle pulling the boat. Yes I agree you will need the proper hitch that is rated for your boat. My opinion is about the truck itself. I agree with most that the hitch should be within the specs you plan to...