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    Updating 1988 242G

    I read a lot of his replies over the years on THT and he was certainly a wealth of knowledge. I appreciate the links and pointing me in the right direction!
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    Updating 1988 242G

    I can hear a faint click, but no movement in the tabs.
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    Updating 1988 242G

    Also, anyone have experience with Bennett Hydraulic trim tabs? They are not functioning and it looks like the plastic on top of the pump has a crack in it. Not sure if that's affecting them functioning properly or not. I need to mess with the system. I've only ever had electric tabs in the past.
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    Updating 1988 242G

    Forgot to update this thread. Had to put 4 new tires on the trailer (went with good year endurance load range E's) to get it home, but she's officially mine. Sea trial went great, electronics weren't working (I knew that going in) but after getting it home was able to get everything up and...
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    Updating 1988 242G

    yeah not my first boat but first Grady since I was a kid and last bought bought back in 2015, long before the COVID years and price hikes. I’m active on THT and always read how this site is a great resource for Grady owners so figured I would reassure myself on here before pulling the trigger.
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    Updating 1988 242G

    You and I both brother! But let's be honest, its a boat, the problems never end haha
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    Updating 1988 242G

    That's what I was thinking. Guy is getting divorced so kind of a quick sale type deal. Hopefully works in my favor. Sea trial is this weekend, fingers crossed. As far as headache and heartache, I'm no stranger to either. I don't mind a good project.
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    Updating 1988 242G

    Seatrialing a 1988 242g with a 2019 Zuke 250 with 182 hours. Boat comes with a 2006 trailer. I checked out the boat in person and the fuel tank hatch is soft. I don’t mind a hatch recore project. Tanks are believed to be original. No fuel smell in the bilge. Garmin 9”, radar arch, no hard top...