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Hi 84Offshore, Probably. I did fish that weekend. I might of spoke with you. I was on drift with another I/O GW - was that you? Hope you had a better day than I did. There are quite a few I/O GW's between Moriches and FI. I fish both inlets based on conditions and reports so I see a...

That could be a nice find. We had a good thread on I/O's recently see "Volvo i/o anyone" 10/8 thru 10/14. Many of us that participate in the forum have had very good experiences with our I/O Grady's. If the hull has good integrity, and the drive has been maintained - then don't pass on it...

I have a 1993 Explorer with the 5.7L V/P duo prop, fresh water cooled set-up. I bought the GW in the winter of 2003. Prior to this I had many O/B’s (OMC and Merc’s) for 30 years. My last O/B was a 150 HP Evinrude Ocean Runner which I bought new. I practiced safe fueling, used all the additives...

I replaced my deck drains with Southco, INC. www.southco.com Part number: M7-16-9005306 Drain grate with barb adapter combination, 1-1/2" SS. Price $62.58 each. The deck drains fit perfect in the recess. A real upgrade over the plastic. Be sure to clean away all the caulking (if it...

Hi, I do not know anything about the garmin unit. I will share a similar situation with an older Raymarine RC 425 chartplotter. It too has an internal battery. Raymarine wanted $150 to replace. I openned it up, found out what kind of battery. It is a Renata CR2032 3v with solder tabs. I was...

thanks Jeff. great web site. Oceanbean 93 Explorer 245 VP DP

Hi Sonny, I have a 93 Explorer with a 5.7 Volvo Penta Duo Prop. The Explorer is the Offshore with the SV2 hull. My Dad has a 1988 22 ' Seafarer with a recently repower 5.7 OMC single prop. The 88 Seafarer is not a SV2 hull. The SV 2 hull definetly rides better into head seas. There is...

Thanks guys, Good points about the ProBlaster is not rated for the livewell. It seems the ProBaitMaster is the pump for double duty, live well and washdown. I'll replace my dead pump with that one and coat with the one of the better anti corrosion products, CRC 656 . Thanks again...

My Grady uses the Shurflo Pro Blaster for both the SW washdown and live well. The manufacturer claims these pumps are for the harsh SW environment. The pumps work fine, but I can't get more than 3 seasons out of one before the motor cover corrodes away and it's shot. How does everyone else make...

Congrats to you to be able to have to decide. I will move up one day. As such I have looked at both boats. The 265 is a sharp boat. I think the prettiest GW. Functionally, I like the transom. Fishability and Boarding. I think I can still back the 265 into my slip and with a small landing...

It is a real shame how they manage these fisheries without any real scientific data let alone common sense. They interview fisherman for data collection, then guess. I fluke fish at least 30 times a summer, I have never been asked once by any DEC or Fed Fish & Game officer about my catch. I...

Thanks guys. Oceanbean 93 Explorer 245 VP DP

I leave the boat in late for the fall bass run. This morning go down to check it and find that the cabin door has been ripped open and all my fishing gear and tackle stolen and who knows what else. Fortunately - the %$&&^% 's left my electronics alone and seem to have limited the damage to the...

Try Anco. I have a 93 Explorer. The replacement blade (all stainless just remove old and screw this one in) is 18" long. Anco # 52-18. I have bought several at a local truck parts store. Price $10. Oceanbean 93 Explorer 245 V/P DP

Hi, I made a drip channel out of starboard and installed it so it extends beyond the risers. Simply two rips on a table saw to make an "L" It deflects all water away from the motor. It works great. See pix here: http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view ... fefaeb216b Oceanbean 1993...

Hi all, I have a friend with a late model Grady White 226 Seafarer with Yamaha 200 HP V-6 Fuel Injected Outboard. He asked me the following question. I figured you all would know better than I. Any thoughts? I need some guidance regarding the propeller for my boat. The three blade...

I believe the last model gas sterndrive was the 1995 Gulfstream. When Grady cut over to the SV2 hull which was around 1990, these were all SV2 hulls. I have a 1993 Explorer with a SV2 hull and VP DP. Great boat and power plant. You can review the past catlogs on the GW web site and see each...

I have a 1993 Explorer. As as been noted previously: Scuppers are Attwood SKU ATT-66553-3 Stainless Scupper Value, Barbed, 1-1/2" hose ID. I got them from www.firstchoicemarine.com. $41.30 each. Deck drains were harder to find. But the ones I found are perfect. Southco, INC...

Thanks guys. I think it is worth a try. Appreciate the info. Oceanbean 1993 Explorer 245 5.7 VP DP

I have few chips, scratches etc in the gel coat that I would like to repair. What gel coat repair products are recommended? Any tips for the do it yourselfer? The boat is a 93 Explorer. The color is more white than the newer beize/cream Gradys. thanks, Oceanbean 93 Explorer 245 5.7 VP DP