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    2004 Yamaha F225 exhaust problems

    I just did exhaust on my 2 F250's (07 boat, 06 manufacture date). One was perfect, the other exhaust tube was shot, go figure. There is little rhyme or reason to what motors it will happen to. It spans all years, most motors, an inherent problem with this dry exhaust and, IMO, Yamahas...
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    2004 Yamaha F225 exhaust problems

    Water is not supposed to be coming down the exhaust tube. It is a dry exhaust and a separate chamber from the cooling water. If water is in the center exhaust port, it can only get there because there is an issue.
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    2004 Yamaha F225 exhaust problems

    There was a class action lawsuit over this, Yamaha won. In answer to your original question, you have 2 choices with that block. 1) you can have aluminum added on. That isn't easy and requires someone who knows what they are doing, as that aluminum is already contaminated (with oil, salt...
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    Need photo of 2008 or newer 330

    What is the benefit to the ladder you want to change to? I personally prefer the style on my 2007 as it allows you to put your foot into it from the side whish is particularly helpful if you have dive fins on but also more convenient even if you don't. Curious as to the perceived benefits...
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    Lost a trim tab on 330 need replacement

    Terrific. I am in area code 11795. Feel free to text/call at 631-793-7257. I can Venmo money or anyway that is convenient for you.
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    Insurance Recommendation Needed

    I was also dropped this year due to previous insurance company getting out of the boat business. My new policy from Progressive was comparable. But, like was already said, they would not increase the agreed upon value. Will only insure for what I originally asked for (100K) as they said the...
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    Bleaching panels?

    Possible wet-sand/buff gel coat around the hatches to bring its luster back to match the new gel coat.
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    What could Grady do better?

    Agreed. The transom bang plate is, in my opinion, their greatest flaw. It isn't quality of life issues but rather an inherent weak spot for rot issues. Grady is definitely not a hardcore fishing boat. I have owned a 24 Offshore, 28 Sailfish, 30 Marlin, and 33 Express, with various other...
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    330 transom rot

    That is a great question, that Grady has not answered to my satisfaction. They told me they haven't experienced any issues once they changed over from the aluminum bang plate (which corroded) to the plastic one. But, Like I said, mine wasn't sealed properly from the factory. I kept the...
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    Lost a trim tab on 330 need replacement

    Hey Riding Salty, As I mentioned, I am in need of one, but am in NY and would need it shipped. Anyway you would consider shipping?
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    305 Express Transom Repair

    Looks great. The way Grady should have done it from the beginning.
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    330 transom rot

    That transom is reinforced with a thick aluminum bracket across the top, and angled supports for that bracket running diagonally down to the stringers. You are not likely to get flex (even with the test described above) because of this reinforcement. It has no-rot plywood in it during that...
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    Removing Diesel Soot from Hull

    Here is a better idea: keep it from getting on the hull in the first place. I placed a piece of marine hose in the thru-hull that sticks out an inch from the side of the boat. It helps to route the exhaust water clear of the hull and prevents most of the soot from contacting and therefore...
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    Bennett Trim Planes - Marlin Express

    Sent you a message
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    Vacuflush Head Help

    A bunch of easy little problems, tackle them individually, 1 at a time. If your bowl is dry, then the seal in the bowl is leaking and allowing the vacuum to suck the water out of the bowl and eventually, air. This is why your vacuum pump needs to recycle. As it sucks the water and air in, the...
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    Lost a trim tab on 330 need replacement

    Riding Salty, I sent you a message, I am interested in that used tab. Thanks...george
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    External Fuel Pump Fischer Panda 4+

    Thanks for bringing this thread back to life and for your research. I ran into a dead end attempting to find info on a replacement - both from FP and from GW (wanted to put a spare on board). Now I have a direction and will grab one to have in case the original fails.
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    REMOVING GAS GENERATOR FROM MARLIN

    Helped remove one while boat was in the water using a fish weigh station's block and tackle,. It was super simple.
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    305 Express Simrad AP44 Install

    i have the 330 but mine is mounted in bathroom in cabinet under sink
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    If your generator is still available, I could use it. from Long Island and would be able to...

    If your generator is still available, I could use it. from Long Island and would be able to shoot up there for pick-up. I am having some issues and a few parts would help me out. Let me know, thanks...