Recent content by Sean O'Grady

Raymarine is in bankruptcy....

It is in NY state.

Do they come with all the zippers and snaps, or do they need to be fitted?

The engine has the same amount of power in forward or reverse. The prop however is designed to optimize forward travel, not reverse travel. As stated about, it's important to raise the motor to at least the vertical position to get the best efficiency out of the prop in reverse, and even more...

Absolutely report their actions to Grady. Grady will show them the door if they don't straighten out their act.

Can't imagine that happening unless some poured water in the livewell with the seacock closed. Is the water in the well sweet or salt?

Try spraying on straight white vinegar, let it set for a few hours in the sun, then rinse off with fresh water. Works great on most fabrics and will not discolor them.

Sounds to me like you drained the tank while in motion. Next time make sure the valve is closed and secured closed with a wire tie. Big fine if you're stopped for an inspection and the holding tank sea cock is found not to be secured in the closed position.

Why not switch the gas tank cap with the holding tank cap? Sure would be fun watching the scumbags trying to siphon gas out of a holding tank.

Grady is aware that some of their Pompanette helm chairs do have that problem. The plastic pivoting arms appear to become very dirty, but simply will not respond to any type of cleaning. Suggest you contact your Grady dealer for their advise, and possibly their assistance in contacting Grady.

Yes, and I find the top mounted ones are much easier to deploy and retrieve.

It all personal preference, but I've got the side mount juniors and sure wish I'd gone with top mounts.

Crappy Ethanol strikes again?

This link should give you the lowdown on some the problems being experienced with ethanol, or try a google search for ethanol gas problems in boats.