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long as you can't poke through anything you should be good, you could spray it after cleaning with some acetone but they would like come back as they are probably stress cracks from flexing/age, whatever.

Bird Blaster, what kinda birds? as we have a Wiemeraner and an English pointer, we blast pheasants and chukars. sorry I know this probably not the place for this.

those pieces of plywood on either side wrapped in glass should be looked at. For me, the one on the left was split open like your one pic and there was rot so I am hitting it with git rot than wrapping it with some new glass.

definitely not! It actually weakens the connection and I believe promotes corrosion(I may be wrong here, but I think I read that somewhere in what not to do in boat wiring, boat wiring 101). adhesive lined shrink tube connections properly crimped with quality crimpers( I prefer the company with...

Yes it should be a snap in fit provided it is replaced with same. Before replacing you could check the leads for corrosion, check to see the float is operating properly and make sure the strainer for bilge pump is not clogged. You will find a lot of stuff comes loose over the years down in there...

I don't know what is on the other side but I would pull all off that stuff out and patch in those holes. I assume there is access to the tank on the other side, if so you could modify that area for tackle storage or an additional live well perhaps. If I lived closer I could help you spend more...

I have taken out all 4 windows. I took apart 1 sliding window and it was a bear to get all the old plastic parts out. I would like to be able to put it all back together myself but my gut is saying send them out to a pro. Right now I haven't broken anything yet, I think. :)

After spending the afternoon taking one window apart I realize I am in over my head with this project. At least I did not break any glass. Is there somewhere to send them to have them rebuilt? I apologize in advance if this is already covered somewhere in another post

Thanks all. Doesn't it seem like there is money out there to be made? With all the restoring going on it would be nice to be sitting on piles of parts now. A repairable bow pulpit and matching rail would be my dream pieces as anchor storage is a bit of a pain in the rear.

Does anyone know of any places in new jersey where you can go to look for salvage parts for boats, a boat junk yard? Where do all the boats go after the storms we've had? is there any business numbers that I can call to look for parts. thanks all.

I believe I found the stuff through the post of common questions. Look at Steele Rubber products, marine products. I looked at their stuff this morning and they seem to have what I need as well as what family affair is looking for. I saw this company on a car show once and they did mention they...

Can someone tell me where I can find the rubber seals that go over the cabin window screws. Also I would like to replace the trim pieces for helm windows as they have all shrunk or hardened. would like to be able to use the helm vent windows again. its for my 87 24 offshore. Thanks in advance...

we just heard of someone claiming to get away from the striper fisherman to boat a nice bluefin. there is pics online somewhere, I believe it was a 100 pounder

My wife found this pic for me. this was our first 87 before kids. she was a lot prettier then our current 87 but ill get her there. we are not as pretty now either though :) theres still hope for the boat.

first, thanks to all who replied. the first thing is definitely getting them unmounted and tied back out of the way to test run. I was planning on trying this first in the next day or so. As far as any hard turns, no I have not mainly because I still getting a feel for it and hadn't thought...

from above, it was my first outing period. new boat for me

as close to the center line as possible but I didn't realize that meant out of the way of the prop. this is my first boat with a bracket drive. i thought with the engine back i would be fine. Not so much. I have wide trim tabs on the back so I'm hoping i will have room to move them, I have...

So I got the boat in and when running at wot it began to over heat. Beyond the temp coming up it felt like i was dragging an anchor. So cruising at 3600 rpm or so it seems fine except terribly slow at about 15 mph. When I was back in my slip at idle the warning sound went off again. Both times I...

had to look back at title, I agree:)

Giving up my first Grady to raise my family was tuff. Being able to come full circle is a huge blessing. Im grateful every day!