Recent content by machinehead

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    Install Swim Platform on 89 Gulfstream with twins

    Mattson Marine in Tampa is where I am going for the same boat. I am replacing my transom and have dicided to close it in and go with the twin bracket. They are not cheap but Mattson is the best design I was able to find, very well constructed. They will also provide a paper template so you can...
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    not mine but great deal!

    GRADY WHITE 24' W.A.C. HULL ONLY - $1850 (LAKELAND) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2010-04-22, 1:53PM EDT Reply to: sale-yqpvk-1704491319@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]...
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    Bimini

    Hard tops are easy as well but, you should find a reputable marine aluminum fabricator. Not sure where you are located but I am sure someone on here is near you and can recommend one. A good experienced fabricator will have done a boat like yours and can offer different plans or ideas. Remember...
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    89' 232 Gulfstream tips on draining fuel tanks

    I had to drain my fuel tanks in the same boat due to the gas sitting in there for 2 years untreated by the person I bought it from. What I did was remove the sending units and with a 16' piece of 1/2" clear tubing run out the back of the boat beside the motors I siphoned it out. If your boat has...
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    info

    how do you post pictures here?
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    232 transom repair

    I was considering doing something similar, I have confirmed it is only in spots. I want to install a bracket and fill the void between the pillars with a livewell and teak tackle center. Not sure if I want to do all that work with the transom in the current condition. I will probably go ahead...
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    232 transom repair

    Thanks! I am new here, this site was recommended by a guy on another forum that I am on. I will look for the pictures. My Grady boat is an 88 with 03 yami 150's.
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    232 transom repair

    well I was working on my Grady 232 the other day and noticed a wet dark line coming from around one of the trim tab mounting screws. After further inspection looks like I need to replace the transom and it does not look like an easy job. I am good with the wood and fiberglass work just don't...