Recent content by little jenny

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    surprising handling characteristic 268 islander

    i have a 2001 265 express i love the boat but have also had some problems with the handling. I have tried to trim up the engins a bit but it does little to improve the handling. If anyone has had the same problem what do i need to do to correct it. I have read that the guys who have the boat...
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    Wiper motor and blades (2000 sailfish)

    i just replaced the wiper blade on my 265 it is a easy part to get at an auto parts store # 52-18 bring in the old blade and they will give you the right length wiper. as for the motor i took it out cleaned it up and put new connectors on i also put a bit of sealant around the base of the shaft...
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    Windshield wiper knob/valve leaking

    i had the same problem when my son puuled the knob off. i just pushed it back in and put a screw in the hole to keep it in place no leaks since. hope it works for you
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    Spreader Light Switch

    i replaced the switch on my overhead dome light it was a perko -the dome lite red/white and the spreader combo. the switch was made by another company judco ,the phone number is 310 534-0959 i sent them the old switch and they sent me two exact replacments for $24 that included shipping and...
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    handling problem gradywhite 265

    i have a 2001 265 express and have just recently been having some boat handling issues it seems to be a bit slugish and began to take a bit of habit of rocking side to side while under way i checked the trim tabs they dont seem to be sticking anyone have a similar problem what else should be...
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    257 Advance- Under Gunnel Lights

    i had a 247 advance same as the 257 i changed the lights but was un able to find a fixture to match. i made some new mounting plates by just cutting out some plexi glass it was real easy and worked great.
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    winshield wiper removal

    if you were un able to locate the screw to remove the wiper you may have a arm that does not have a retaining screw. i removed my wiper arm today by looking under the base of the blade w off thr motor arm mount pry it my need to gentlyere it mounts to the motor arm and used a screwdriver to...
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    NEED A BUFFER AND WHAT BRAND IS SUGGESTED

    i bought the harbor freight buffer a few years ago it works great and has a variable speed dial on the handle. you can get replacement pads at most any hardwarestore
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    cigarette burn on gelcoat?

    gell coat repair if it has burned a hole down to the fiberglass you can get a batch of gel coat that is a perfect match to your hull from any grady dealer just give them your hull id number it costs about $25 i did it last season
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    Help with partial re-wire

    partial rewire i have found that when you are doing a rewire job it is sometimes better to remove all the electronics and start fresh. it sounds like alot of work but you can be sure that all your connections will be corrosin free and you will get the best peformance from your electronics if...
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    Updated Member List

    updated member llist little jenny (greg) 2001 265 express twin 200 yamaha hpdi
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    the grady black is almost ready!

    that is going to look real sharp great job and good luck
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    GPS shuts down on starting outboard

    i had this problem on my previous boat a grady white 247 advance. every time i started the engine my gps and fish finder would crash it drove me nuts . what i did was install a start guard into the ignition purchased from consumers marine about 150 dollars and no more problem. it took about an...