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    2001 248 voyager issues

    Since I already had twins it made it a bit easier to just do a straight replacement. I did consider swapping to a single F300 but in the end I couldn't justify the additional expense. With the old engines I would usually trim the motors all the way down and use full trim tabs to get onto...
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    2001 248 voyager issues

    I have a 2001 248 Voyager, no hardtop, with Twin Yamaha F115s. I love this boat. Like ANY boat, there are a few design quirks, such as access to the scupper through-hulls when replacing hoses or the scupper drains themselves. But for the most part this is a solid, well-built and very...
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    Moonlight Port Latches

    UPDATE: Rig-Rite had the latch. Price wasn't too bad, and the shipping was MUCH more reasonable than the AB Marine/ BSI quote.
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    Moonlight Port Latches

    Thanks very much. I had done the same - a quick internet search - and found both BSI direct and the distributor, AB Marine as well as Rig-Rite. AB Marine responded very quickly and said that the replacement part would be about $39 (not surprising) but also estimated shipping at $45! I'm...
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    Moonlight Port Latches

    Greetings to all. I am a new Grady owner, having recently purchased a 2001 Voyager. The boat has Moonlight ports on the cabin and one of the opening ports is missing a latch. Every heavy rain results in water in the cabin. I'm searching for a reliable, reasonable, parts distributor for...