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Looking for standard turn, not LH, in very good condition. Thanks!

Were you able to fix it?

Thanks seasick - it’s a 96 hull. The spider cracking is really only on that last screw on the end. Your expansion comment makes sense. I yes I was thinking the nylon lock nuts with a flat washer. Appreciate your thoughts

Hey folks! what are your opinions on replacing screws with a thru setup on a windshield? See attached photo - this screw spins in place and there are some spider cracks emanating from the hole. Was thinking 316ss bolt with a washer and lock nut underneath the gunwale? I can get up there with...

beautiful boat, GLWS. When they stripped the bottom paint to the gel coat, did the soda blast? How did that come out?

Hey there - the trim tabs work really well, especially to balance out when cruising. We are a family of 5 so loading is never perfect, but dropping a tab when needed really helps. With water and oil tanks removed, moving batteries to port side balanced it for me

I like that Japanese torching method to accentuate the woodgrain

Just a quick update - up to about 15 hours on the new Merc 150. Really loving this motor and can't believe what a difference a new helm, steering system, hoses makes - wow! I've been running an aluminum black max prop 15.5 x 15p and am getting about 5700rpm w/ light load at WOT at just over...

Thanks SeanAh - yes I think I need to drop down one more inch in pitch and I’ll be there. Btw yours looks great - the flooring makes it look so warm and inviting :)

New Merc 150 is now mounted! Trying to figure out what size prop - 14.25" x 17 aluminum prop was only running 5200rpm (only prop the shop had to try). So I will be testing out my old Suzuki 14" x 18P (which is also a 15-spline prop, but will probably need different washers) to see how that...

It’s a good question - I think it might be the outflow from a live well that was once installed. I have a thru-hull pickup scoop under the port side hull that feeds the aeration pump you see in the bilge, although its no longer connected to anything. It’s completely sealed now. That’s the...

Smoky mountain I think you’re right that I am overthinking it - we will see here in the next few weeks! Was able to get into the bilge - infinitely easier with the motor removed!!! Needed a good scrubbing - those pie holes don’t make it very easy. Some before and after pics...

Give the guys at Atlantic Marine a call in Wilmington - they are the main Grady dealer in that area and are super helpful.

I won't have her before then unfortunately and am not nearby - sorry. She loads great every time... One thing I'll note is that my bunks are parallel both laterally and vertically. The top edge is graded to follow (generally) the ~20 degree angle of the hull towards center (which increases as...

My boat's at the shop right now, but here's a photo if it helps. Based on 8' beam i'd say that it's about 38-40" from inside to inside of the bunks and maybe 42-44" on center... Hope this helps.