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1) Your screen name Old Rusty 2) Your first name Dennis 3) Year and Model of your Grady 1992 overnighter 4) Year and make of your engine (engine) 2004 Yamaha ox66

I bought the middle range price wise, was $450.00 and I bought extra straps. I think it's on sale now because summers coming and it's like 10% off. Anyway I'm happy with it. SILVERCLOUD SEMI-CUSTOM BOAT COVERS BY EEVELLe I have trailered with it twice and never had a problem with the extra strap...

Well I bought from National covers and found them reasonably priced and the cover that I bought fit great. I have a 20ft Overnighter with no hardtop and I ordered it 2 ft. longer than they recommended. Matter of fact I think I ordered it for a 22 ft. Grady. Glad I did because it fit great and...

I second what Dennis just said about mounting the switch higher than the pump. Any height above original that you prefer. I mounted mine on the pump itself so I raised pump with it but if you have a separate switch you could raise just the switch.

Ok looking at yr pics it seems kind of tight . Might be able to fit just to the right side of existing pump with the use of a 45 deg. elbow with isn't too bad though straight out from pump is more desirable. I raised mine about 1.5 in on a epoxy enclosed block that I epoxied to the floor. Been...

Ralph, I added a second stern pump myself just last summer as a backup. I'm sure my 20 ft. overnighter might be a little bit easier than a marlin but I'm sure once you get into it you will find a way to get things through from the pump to the hull . You should add another thru hull just for the...

Both grand daughters sharing the driving chores. awe sum day....

Hi Annie, I bought a wireless remote (ACR Electronics Rcl95 White Led Spotlight With Wired Point Pad And Wireless Hand held remote) just this summer and I installed it with both the pin pad at my helm and the handheld wireless kept nearby. I have only had the opportunity to use it once this...

Hey welcome Evan, from your description above it sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what needs to be done to get in the water. Don't forget all the safety items and checks. You picked a great site for help and information. Lots of good guys here to help. Dennis

Seasick is correct, worst thing to do is to not service the motor regulary including the t -stats. Think its better to break a bolt onshore during maintenance, than a overheating problem at sea. i have a 1994 Yamaha 150 2 stroke and not afraid to pull t-stats when needed. Age makes no...

Hi Rob I also own a 1992 Ovenighter and I am interested in buying the same hinges as you. Mine are still working good but a little pitted. I went to the Boat Owners Warehouse and your right, tough site to find anything ,sometimes not even picture of items, and I could not be sure of the proper...

I use the small rubber transom plugs with the twist screw on top to expand the plug when tightened. They seem to hold better Available at West Marine. Works for me.

A second bilge pump

:) thanks good advice Seasick never know when or where

Right on seasick, but I would think anyone spending overnight offshore or even in different bay areas would want the extra protection. Things can happen really fast and being alerted fast in not a option and could mean the difference between saving one's self and a disaster.