Recent content by Nola

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    Transom Bang Plate!

    Did you buy cap from GW or from a dealer? Do you remember the cost of repair? Thanks! Nola
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    Transom Bang Plate!

    Hello - Has anyone had to change their transom bang plate as shown in this post: https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/848327-grady-white-transom-bang-cap-replacement.html Reading other posts, it seems that the PLATE VINYL. BANG 1 ¼” X 1 ½” X 12’. Recommend by Grady is too small to work...
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    Talon vs Powerpole

    I am asking for an automatic retractable anchor for christmas for my sportsman 180. Most feedback among friends indicates the Minkota Talon is superior to the Powerpole for many reasons. I wanted to see if anyone has installed one of these anchors on their Grady and if there is any special...
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    FUEL FLOW MEASUREMENT ADVICE

    I'm probably going to tackle this project next weekend. Parthery, do you happen to have a picture of your fuel flow sensor installation? Did you mount it in the Starboard/Stern battery compartment?
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    FUEL FLOW MEASUREMENT ADVICE

    Simyamaha is an excellent resource. Joe let me know within a couple hours that Yamaha didn't put nmea 2k in their engines until 2005. It looks like I will be going the GFS-10 route. Thanks for the advice and I'll do a follow-up post on the outcome.
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    FUEL FLOW MEASUREMENT ADVICE

    thanks Parthery! I agree on the engine to 741xs direct link via NMEA2k... my challenge is no one seems to know if my motor has the capability... no luck with the dealer, the Yamaha support line says "Temporarily Unavailable"... can't seem to find a resource on this. Internet searches keep...
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    FUEL FLOW MEASUREMENT ADVICE

    Hello- I have been taking longer trips with my Sportsman 180 w 4 stroke Yamaha F150. I'd like to optimize my cruise fuel burn and have a better idea of fuel remaining. I have 3 things I am considering: 1.Garmin GFS-10 to Garmin 741xs gps via nmea 2000 network 2.Yamaha FMS 3.Connect my Yamaha...
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    Anchor Locker Question

    so the anchor locker on all GW models drain into the bilge?
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    Replacement parts

    Does anyone know a good place to buy replacement "slow close" hardware for a sportsman 180 bait well and bow fish box? Also need new plastic hinges for electronics box clear door. Thanks!!
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    Advice Needed: Replacing Yamaha Digital speedometer

    Replacement on its way via eBay $260, brand new Thanks!
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    Advice Needed: Replacing Yamaha Digital speedometer

    My 180 Sportsman has a 2004 Yamaha F150 TRC 4 stroke.... and the digital speedometer died. The users manual does not reference a part number for the device. Digging on the internet, I've found: 6Y5-83570-S6-00 as the most likely replacement part. Has anyone done this replacement on their own...
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    Driver for Hire?

    Thanks all for the help. I found someone that could deliver this upcoming wknd for a buck a mile
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    Driver for Hire?

    Does anyone have a good contact for trailering a 180 Sportsman from the Raleigh, NC area to Pensacola, FL area? Thanks!