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    fuel tank leak in overnighter

    Thanks for the information. Not exactly sure what I plan on doing. I will look it over. Yes I looked and the clearances and said to myself how am I going to get this out? And I thought the tilt option might be a possibility. I like the idea of cutting it better than spending the money...
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    fuel tank leak in overnighter

    thanks guys, I really have not been back to the boat to do a closer inspection. And from what I have read it is time anyhow for a new tank, but I am remaining optimistic to possibly salvage the tank for another year if replacing it could be put off. When I got the boat a month ago I wondered...
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    bait box plug

    I did use an expandable plug and that should work fine. Did you get a replacement gas tank for your 204c? I just bought an 86 204c and am having an issue with a fuel leak. Let me know what you found out where you purchased it. I have a clue this is the original tank so I might need a new...
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    fuel tank leak in overnighter

    I have a 86 204 C Overnighter I recently purchased. I now have a fuel leak with noticeable gas at the plug. It is a very slow drip. Any idea where to start looking is replacing a tank expensive? I am a little perplexed at this time.
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    bait box plug

    would this be on the outside of the hull? I looked at the drain and there is no shut off there.
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    Installing fish finder

    I have the original owners manual and I see where it runs and will use my old depthsounder wire to run my lines to pull the new depth sounder wires through. I got some light braided rope from home depot small diameter to do this. Did not want to use anything too thick, this has a breaking...
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    Installing fish finder

    thanks for the information I will inform you on how I did. My last boat a bayliner I had a humminbird installed several years ago and they charged like 200. I will run it over the top of the transom just did not know what to expect in hidden areas in the enclosed hull.
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    Installing fish finder

    Will check out what they sell as far as the cord rope goes. You have been a lot of help with this I will keep you posted on how it goes. Two or three lines? OK! Nothing else is running back thats a lot of accessories.....
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    Installing fish finder

    thanks a lot for the information, maybe fish line would work? its stronger, lighter and has a higher tensile strength with less drag, I will try it I appreciate the info.....did you find going over the top of the transom was better than through it, I do have a hole there from the old one but...
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    180 Electronics Upgrade

    any problems with wires fed from transom? Is this a large diameter area? Just wondering I am replacing my original sounder with a Fish finder on my Overnighter (86) and am a little nervous.
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    Installing fish finder

    I have a Grady White 86 Overnighter and am replacing the original factory depth sounder with a Lowrance Mark 4. I know and have received input on taking the original wires from the depth sounder and attaching the new finder to the sounder wires and pulling the new wires up to the helm. Is...
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    bait box plug

    Is that located in the bottom of the box? Like a bathtub? I have not looked at it really close yet? I will look at it a little closer. thanks for the help.....
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    gas gauge not working

    Well I forgot to check the switch on the control panel...duh! What a relief...you never know when you buy used how much you may have overlooked. I am totally relieved...
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    bait box plug

    I would like to eliminate one bait box from filling with water and use it for storage. Any idea where I could get a plug to prevent water from entering this area? It is on a Grady White overnighter (86).
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    gas gauge not working

    I got the gas gauge working on it.
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    gas gauge not working

    My 86 Overnighter 204 gas gauge is not working. The fuse looks good, and this boat I recently acquired and am getting the kinks out. Any ideas what I could check? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.....
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    Overnighter ID hull number

    thanks I will check that area, appreciate the help, its a solid boat and needs a lot of TLC which is fun as a project. Keep you posted.
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    Overnighter ID hull number

    I recently purchased a 86 Grady White overnighter and am having trouble locating the hull ID number. Please help.