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    Would it be Unwise to buy a 20 year-old Grady?

    I have a 2002 Gulfstream. Twin Honda 130s with 600 hours. Boat is a tank. I keep up with her with regular maintenance and am constantly updating, but no major issues. I hope to keep her for many more years.
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    Advice on possible 232d purchase

    I can highly recommend the Gulfstream. I started with the 228 Seafarer, then went to the 268 Islander, and now have a 2002 Gulstream with twin Honda 130s. I think it is the best riding boat of the 3. I can go 40 miles offshore or fish in the bay. I love the versatility and the size of the...
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    replace fuel lines

    Maybe a stupid question, but if I would like my fuel tank inspected and the fuel lines replaced this winter storage season, do I need to run the tank close to empty or doesn't it matter?...John
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    gas tanks

    Thanks very much for all of your responses. Is replacing the fuel lines a big project? I don't do any of the work myself and would rely on my marina to do the work. Just looking for what it may involve.
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    Hardtop storage nets

    I have the same situation on my Gulfstream. Could you tell me what your solution is?
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    gas tanks

    I have a 2002 Gulfstream. Does anyone have any idea how long gas tanks last on these models? Just trying to be proactive with any potential problems...John
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    Autopilot for gulfstream

    I am looking to add an autopilot for my 2002 Gulfstream with twin Honda 130s. Never had one and I think it would make my offshore trips a little easier as I get older. Any suggestions on what make/model that would fit my boat? Also how much would an approximate cost be installed by an...
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    2002 Gulfstream

    I ordered the graphic from Taylor Marine. Thanks for your help.
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    2002 Gulfstream

    Not the pinstripping, but on the side of the cabin, there is blue area that has the Gulfstream 232 logo.
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    2002 Gulfstream

    I have a 2002 Gulfstream that I take great pride in her appearance. The blue area on the side of the boat where the 232 logo is located has faded. I'm not sure what material it is (paint?) Does anyone know how this can be restored to look like new?
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    Intermittent Pee Stream

    Mike, Thanks for the reply.
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    Intermittent Pee Stream

    Bugs, just curious, how old is your engine? Mike, am I reading your response correctly that if I'm offshore fishing and the pee stream stops, I'm ok until I get back to the dock to clear it again? John
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    Intermittent Pee Stream

    I have twin Honda 130s on my 2002 Gulfstream with about 500 hours on them. I have the same problem. I use mono outrigger line. Problem for me is that as I am getting older, the access to the holes is getting harder for me to reach. It really is annoying. I change water pumps every other year and...
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    powder coating

    Thanks for all the imput. My boat is in impeccable condition except for the piping under the hardtop near the cockpit. It was that way when I bought it 6 years ago. I always tell my kids to rinse rinse and rinse with fresh water under the hardtop. Obviously the previous owner did not do this. It...
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    powder coating

    Powder coating sounds like too big of a headache. When you say painting, I did not know you could paint the aluminum.
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    Would anyone be interested in having starboard work done?

    Re: Would anyone be interested in having starboard work done Jason, Not sure which way is easier to reach you. I also just sent you an email. I have a 2002 Gulfstream and one of the toe rails is broken at one of the screws in the cockpit. I would like a new one made.
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    powder coating

    I have a 2002 Gulfstream. There is some pitting in the piping in the usual places under the hardtop. (was like that when I bought it 6 years ago). Can the aluminum be powder coated white to make it look better and to update the look of the boat? I know nothing about the powder coating process...
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    mounting EPIRB

    The EPIRB is an ACR manual release.
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    mounting EPIRB

    Any suggestions on where to mount an EPIRB on a 2002 Gulfstream?
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    Used Grady Parts

    Fred, could you tell me who did the repair in Croydon? I have a 2002 gulfstream that needs the same repair. I keep my boat in Ocean Pines MD, but I live in Richboro PA. Thanks!