Recent content by Scott W.

Hi Ky - I too recently installed a Lewmar 700 Pro Fish on my 1991 Seafarer with pulpit, but my danforth anchor does not selfdeploy. What weight and model number is your Mantus anchor?

What material is the metal plate made from? Would you happen to have the dimensions of the plate?

Yamaha ran a special promotion on providing a 5-year warranty when you purchase a new four stroke motor between January 2021 and March 2021 [see below link] https://npaa.net/yamaha-marine-celebrates-the-start-of-2021-with-power-of-reliability-sales-event/

In my case, the scuppers were raised about 2" inches more above the previous water line. You can actually see this in the below attached photo [zoom in for a closer look] and we did not change the bottom paint line location. My mechanic informed me that the 30" extra wide Armstrong engine...

In July 2021 my end cost was $33,475; includes sales tax of $2,455. NOTE: my mechanic informed me that the value of the below upgrades are now worth $5,000 - $7000 more today. The following parts cost $22,900: New 2020 Yamaha F250 XB Four Stroke w/5-year warranty New Yamaha Controls /...

In July 2021 we finally completed the repowering of our 1991 228G Seafarer [original 1991 Yamaha 200 HP TXRP] with a new 2020 Yamaha F250 XB. At the same time, we installed a new Armstrong engine bracket [took 6 months to fabricate], new controls, new Sea Star hydraulic steering cylinder and...

What brand / model# of anchor did you switch to? What are the advantages of this type compared to the danforth you had initially purchased?

Blown our power head on the original 1991 two stroke Yamaha 200 TXRP in November 2020 and we repowered our 1991 Grady White Seafarer 228G in July 2021 with a 2020 Yamaha four stroke F250 XB along with a new Armstrong Gil Bracket. Ordered outboard bracket from Armstrong in the beginning of...

What did you replace the original dome light fixture with? Please provide make, model # and place of purchase. My courtesy light has not worked in years, but my spreader lights work great.

1. In July 2021 we repowered our 1991 Seafarer with a 2020 Yamaha F250 XB and new Armstrong Gil Bracket [see photos] - love the quietness, odorless, increase in power and fuel efficiency 2. Upgraded stereo system by installing a pre-amp and installing 2 additional gunwale speakers - love the...

I recently purchased and personally installed the following on my 1991 Grady White Seafarer 228G: 1. one pair of POLY-PLANAR MA800 (W) COMPACT BOX SPEAKERS [100 WATTS] under the rear gunnels [$107.56 ON AMAZON] 2. Kenwood KAC-M1814 4-Channel Compact Bridgeable Marine/Motorsports 400W Max Power...

I am the one who posted the information about Phil from Allow Metal Works earlier this year in another forum post. George just cut and pasted my post into your forum. With a little help from my 10-year old son, I removed the old original tank myself and installed the new one by myself. If you...

I would choose #3 for the following reasons: (1) Yamaha is the first choice of outboards for most Grady owners, their reputation and performance are priceless and they have a great customer service hotline too; (2) The 1989 boat's gas tank is probably on it's last leg (my 1991 Seafarer's tank...

In my case, the floor panel is screwed into the floor and Silicone is filled in around the perimiter. After removing all of the screws, take a utility knife and slice down deep through the Silicone around the perimiter. Then take a flat screw driver and gently pry open the floor cover. Before...