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Hookup1 replied to the thread ?Problem with AGM batteries in new Grady White boats.I use all AGM batteries on my 1997 Islander with 2006 Yamaha F150's. ProMariner 3-bank HD charger and one Noco single bank for the bow... -
Hookup1 replied to the thread 2016 GulfStream 232 windless install.Hatch mounting was the original and best choice for mounting on my boat and probably yours. Perfect drop into rope locker. If you mount...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 2016 GulfStream 232 windless install.It’s not the hinge that tears out. The hatch wedging into the recess is quite strong. I was distracted and leaned on “up” instead of...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 2016 GulfStream 232 windless install.My windlass was installed on anchor locker hatch. Pulls and drops anchor line into locker. Switched to Lewmar ProFish. Works fine but if...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread ?Problem with AGM batteries in new Grady White boats.I have had a number of ProMariner chargers over the years. First thing I would check is the inline fuses at each of the batteries. I...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread New Grady Paint Color.Thank you! I fish the big tournaments in Cape May area on a friend's boat. I walk the docks and see a couple hundred 50 to 90 foot...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread New Grady Paint Color.Wraps are an alternative but not my first choice. The AwlGrip AwlCraft 2000 is a stunning repairable finish. I couldn’t be happier with it.
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Hookup1 replied to the thread Fuel....whats going on?.You did all the right things. I fought water in fuel problems for a number of years. Particularly early in the year when I took my boat...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread Fuel tanks.20 years ago GW didn't do the best job insulating the contact points for the tanks. The adhesive on the neoprene strips breaks down...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 1997 Islander 268 Transom Rebuild Project.I'm back to doing the transom myself. It will be done from the inside with epoxy and Coosa board. Oil removed from engines last...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 99 Islander 268 top options.I have a 1997 268 Islander. It's not going to be easy to find a hardtop and tower. If you do condition and refinishing it will be a big...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread New Grady Paint Color.I painted my 268 Islander myself a few years ago. AwlGrip AwlCraft 2000 sprayed. Looks like new boat. I highly recommend it...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread Best Upholstery Material Supplier?.If you are a DIY type look at https://www.sailrite.com/ . The have material, tools and great videos.
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 1997 Islander 268 Transom Rebuild Project.How hard can it be? Google AI: For a 1997 Grady-White Islander with twin outboards using Coosa board and epoxy, the inside method is...
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Hookup1 replied to the thread 1997 Islander 268 Transom Rebuild Project.Project changing...people only know what they want to hear. I'm going to start to take things apart. See where it goes. The EuroTransom...
