Recent content by Sketchywind

Great looking 265 and the new enclosure. My 2001 Grady 265 is needing a new enclosure soon. Wondering if Sparky could make one without sizing on location here in San Francisco. Good choice keeping her!

Good tip! I’ve gotten used to hearing the pump do it’s thing underway, but less noise would be better. The noise deadening mat cover I made lowered noise about 50%.

I used a high pressure pipe thread sealant from Home Depot. Think it was around $10. Works fine for helm hydraulic pressure.

Yes, that’s the exact location I used for my autopilot pump. If you attached the lines loosely, you can figure out the best angles for your fittings. I couldn’t remove my accessory panel on the helm, so I did it all from the helm inspection cover and by removing the drawer below the steering...

Hi Bartoma. I mounted my Simrad Autopilot pump inside the helm inspection cover area, under the accessory switches. I didn't want to purchase long hydraulic lines. It works great, except for a little bit of pump noise since it's just under the steering console. I covered the pump with some...

That is nice!

Skunk. Great idea. I bought an aftermarket stainless bracket. It’s really beefy and looks good but who’s going to see it but me. The $9 mod is better

Finished flush mount install with starboard cover.

Finishing up my Urban flush mount security install. Little extra peace of mind.

Urban Flush Mount Security cover update. I’m finishing up my Simrad flush mount install on the 265. I fabricated a 1” starboard cover to secure the electronics. There’s been dirt heads trolling the docks lately. Hope this deterrent works.

Looks great. I’m going to do the same. Thanks for posting update.

Thanks for info. I’m ready to upgrade that little inspection cover.

Hey Skunk. Nice mods to your 265. The stern hatch cover is a good solution to the round cover. How flush is the hatch and is it strong enough for someone to stand on?

Did you complete the new helm? I’m doing a flush mount on my 265. Only using a 9” screen so cutting starboard to fit the original window.

Congratulations on new to you, Grady 265. I love my 2001 Grady 265 with 200 HPDI. The GG members have helped me many times. When the main oil tank doesn't fill after trying the manual fill switch, look at the connections on the remote oil tank. Mine were corroded and fell apart so no spark...