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  1. ROBERTH

    2003 282 Windlass Question

    I had the 17# and went to the 22#. Added the led. Some improvement in the 22#, but still would just sit there sometimes. Do yourself a favor and get a Mantus. It has self launched every time and has not failed to anchor the first time where I had issues many times with the delta. Just my...
  2. ROBERTH

    Toe Rail Replacement Material Source?

    I used the King Starboard to make new toe rails for my 252G in Seafoam color and it looks great. PVC is porous so it will look like heck after one season and also is soft so will mark/scratch/gouge really bad. I have used both in many areas on m boat and know this from experience. My tackle...
  3. ROBERTH

    home made All-around LED

    Interesting idea! Looks good! I purchased an Attwood fold down with stainless base LED light many years ago but seems they are not making the same anymore. Now the fold down is not with the stainless base + LED like I have but instead is a plastic lever with a really strange looking LED light...
  4. ROBERTH

    Groco macerator install ? for Sailfish

    I removed mine many years ago and did the out of tank macerator conversion with good results. No longer have to pull out a nasty pump if any issue. As far as the hoses, just use a heat gun to warm them up and then they remove easier and are easier to manipulate. You can find other posts on here...
  5. ROBERTH

    Hull damage

    Yeah, maybe not a crack. Some goo building up a layer it seems.
  6. ROBERTH

    Hull damage

    Have never seen a crack like that in an area like that. Can only assume freezing caused it to crack there due to water penetration from a leaky thru hull....
  7. ROBERTH

    Length of anchor rope

    I have 600' 8 plait 1/2" in my 252 and yes, every now and then get a jamb but that has been mostly due to the chain working it's way down under the rode during rough seas. Once I get it out and use it a bit, that issue goes away. Much easier to deal with an occasional jamb than other methods I...
  8. ROBERTH

    Port Cabin Window Leaking

    I have been having issues in last few times when I was at the boat and had water coming in. We had a good storm one night and I found water all the way over on the sink, so it seemed to be blowing in but can't find where/how. Window is totally shut. I did find that the channel on the outside...
  9. ROBERTH

    2003 282 Windlass Question

    I went from the Delta anchor to the Mantus and it self launches every time and so far has held better. It is irritating when it does not drop when needed so have been much happier with the Mantus.
  10. ROBERTH

    Do I suck or is it my boat?

    In my experience in my 252G Sportbridge model, every trip is different. Over time after getting more and more used to her, I found I could not get the bow down enough to let the front cut the seas more. So I added some keel weight and found now with tabs, I can put the front down into the seas...
  11. ROBERTH

    1991 Sailfish Hull

    Wow, looks like it could be an Ice Breaker!
  12. ROBERTH

    Grady Stripe for Sailfish

    Folks, I had a bad case of dock rash last weekend and have to do a gelcoat repair and also repair a section of the blue stripe on the side. I have been searching for the striping, but seems some of the former sources have since dried up. I can spray paint the stripe which I have done before and...
  13. ROBERTH

    2001 330 Express Wiper Blade

    Does anyone know if these refills will fit the Marineco Stainless Steel wiper arms? I am using the Marineco 34020S model with the Silicone Wiper blades, but they barely last 2 seasons, even covered from the sun. I have been able to get new one's including the new SS arms for approx. $27 each...
  14. ROBERTH

    Gents Who Service Their Own Reels - Drag Grease or Not?

    Agree, same here. Just a thin coating is all that is needed.
  15. ROBERTH

    Buying a new polisher

    Agree, but smoothness and operation of the Dewalt over the HF is night and day. The weight has not bothered me and I am an old guy doing the 25' boat myself. However, lighter would be nice, but investment is done for now. Speed control has been very important and the HF does not handle that well.
  16. ROBERTH

    Buying a new polisher

    I have gone through 3 HF polishers. The last 2 I still have but got tired of them not managing the slow speed. After starting and they run a minute or so as they warm up, then the speed increases too much. Went for the Dewalt and what a difference. Speed management is stellar and that with the...
  17. ROBERTH

    What could Grady do better?

    My favorite design over the years ended up being the one I dreamed of owning someday and now have....The 252G model. I love the swim platform and bracket as it gives a very large fish box in the transom and close access over the motors when fishing in comparison to the euro transom design. The...
  18. ROBERTH

    Higher Fuel Prices

    Punchline, my tank holds 202 gallons and is full. It will burn just over 100 gallons my first trip out plus the 3 hour drive each way towing. That is another 40 gallons plus the 2 stroke oil for 2 gallons. One fishing trip at $5.00 per gallon will hit me for $700 in fuel, add the oil and total...
  19. ROBERTH

    Keeping cubby door open?

    I have the spring in my overhead radio box door and it never fails either. Quick and simple. That is why I was wanting to see the vinyl straps as I though all the radio box doors on the Grady's had these springs. I did have the heavy clear vinyl strap with snap on my cabin door that held it...
  20. ROBERTH

    Gel coat $$$$$

    I have been getting my gelcoat from Grady in the past when I had lots of restoration work to do. It was perfect match. I have a small section to fix in the next week or two so I just picked up a pint of white from West Marine off the shelf and will try to tint to match as best as I can. If I...