Recent content by Jim73Lions

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    Hose from pump to baitwell 330 Exp.

    Thanks! I confess that I feel a little duh for not thinking of that myself. Oh well, senior moments get more frequent as time goes by.
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    Hose from pump to baitwell 330 Exp.

    Finally had to replace the baitwell pump on my 2004 33. I removed the stainless clamp and pulled the hose off the connection on the pump so I could take the pump in and match a replacement. The hose looked fine even though it did seem to come off pretty easily. Brought back the replacement...
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    Boat Wax

    According to the instructions, you CAN NOT apply over wax as that prevents the bonding that protects the surface from taking place. After the caution above about not applying to an oxidized fiberglass surface...what's the best way to remove the oxidation prior to application? I'm afraid...
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    Boat Wax

    Thanks for the suggestions... after reading about both products, the Rejex sounds like the ticket. How critical is the temperature for application? It'll be rare down here in SF to see a dry-under 85 period for a while.
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    Boat Wax

    Okay, so I confess it's time to wax my 2004 Grady. For metal, I use Flitz exclusively for visible metal stuff and then Boeshield T-9 for intermediate and hard to access metal parts. As for wax, I've always just used a combination soap/wax but think it's time to do it up right. Suggestions...
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    Thinking about a 330 express any info

    Trooper1, I bought an '04 330 Express last April and couldn't be happier! The story behind the purchase has to do with my wife changing her mind about cruising. Originally had a Tiara, changed to a catamaran when she said go ahead and get a fishing only boat and then bought the Grady when...
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    Major Duh-h-h-h- aboard Miss Dale

    Thanks gerrys, Just wanted to thank you. Took my Grady to Marathon and used the outriggers for the first time. Had picked up some tuna and dorado lures and, thanks to your posting, remembered to take off the clear tube hook protectors. Caught both tuna and dolphin on the troll although at...