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    330 Grady Express Transom

    An issue some are known to have is wet coring on the sides, aft corners under the vents on both port and starboard. I cannot make the statement that those vents were all improperly sealed in certain year models, but many were - allowing for water spray etc. to get in and wet the core material...
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    330 Grady Express Transom

    The 330 transoms are reenforced by aluminum braces. Those "knuckles" are the top of the brace and what you are seeing in the transom well is the cap they place on top of it. If you open the outer inspection plates in the well and look in you will see them - they can also be seen from the...
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    mojo rigs

    These have been hot for a few year now in the NY bight. If trolling depths to 40-45ft, you ant to go with the 8oz & 4oz combo - chartruese is the color of choice. I run them off St Croix Mojo Salt rods 6'6" MH 30-50lb. Line counter reels are the way to go with this setup - Shimano tekota's...
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    Bottom paint

    7. No bottom paint means a bit more speed :)
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    2007 Grady Express 300 thru hull questions

    Mine is a 330. Suzuki's are great, i'm on my second pair now and could not be more pleased. Good luck!
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    2007 Grady Express 300 thru hull questions

    I ordered the access doors from Boat Outfitters - you can create custom access doors directly online. Here are the specs from my order: Build Your Own - Starboard Boat Door SKU:13770-80003 Qty:2 Measurement Type:Outside Height:12 1/2" Width:8 1/2" Color:Seafoam Hinges:Width - Hinging Down...
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    2007 Grady Express 300 thru hull questions

    Those thruhulls are very difficult to access, but not impossible. On the port side, the right size person can access them by removing the batteries from the port side. you will be able to see the fitting through once the are removed and you will nee a very long wrench. Starboard side, you...
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    Pompanette helm seat arm rests covers

    I was using the socks for years on my 265. After trying everything else (covers, bleach/dish soak soak, etc). Loved the socks. I used a low cut navy sock (white was getting dirty fast) i found on amazon, something like 6 to a box for $15 or so.
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    Hardtop paint color help

    For reference - Here is picture of where i dabbed the paint color on top fo the gel coat.
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    Hardtop paint color help

    Here is the color code for AwlCraft 2000 - F8421. This is a custom mix that is is in their database and any AwlCraft vendor should be able to mix it for you. I just painted my hull and redid the non-skid on the gunnels and bow - looks great. It's slightly more 'pinkish' than the non-painted...
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    Thru-Hull location help?

    You can go either way with the b175HW - in the middle, before the bilge pump or to the sides before any of the other intakes. You do not want an intake with strainer in front of the ducer as it will cause disturbance. The B175hw will fit in the center, but you will have to grind a little bit...
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    Insurance for a 330 express

    Try NBOA, the previous owner of my boat pointed me to them after a ridiculous quote from Boat US/Geico. - I switched to to NBOA and could not believe the difference from what Boat US (Geico) was quoting (and i have homeowners and auto through Geico). Simply put, they insured my 2007 330 express...
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    Advice for 1997 Grady White Adventure 208 SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Upgrade

    Not sure what you are specifically looking for in terms of advice. Seastar is obviously the best of choices. I upgraded my 2005 208 years ago to Seastar hydraulic after the original steering froze up on me and it was a significant improvement in steering. The one thing that i do recall is that...
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    Transom Seal (Should I Be Worried?)

    Unfortunately, once that sealant is removed and that cap lifted, you will see the edge of the outside skin, the edge of the wood, possibly an aluminum strip on top of the wood running the length of transom and some hull & deck compound on top of that strip. These transom caps are a notorious...
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    Transom Seal (Should I Be Worried?)

    How long has it looked like that, with those gaps and in particular he detached aluminum cap? I don't want to scare you, but I would pop those engines off as soon as possible and find a knowledgeable place to inspect it and make the necessary repairs and probably not the place you have been...
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    4 bank battery charger recommendations

    4 bank is probably not needed on this setup and 4 bank chargers are not as readily available through some of the brands that have been listed. Given the power needs you described, I would suggest a 3 bank charger and set it up so you have 1 batt (1 bank) for port cranking, 1 batt (1 bank) for...
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    Question on a 265 express

    Some food for thought.... You will be fine with the F200's. The F225's that the later models were powered with in reality tested to something like +/- 209hp, but are labeled 225's. As the actual rating falls within 10%, manufacturers are ok to label like that. Torque was similar with 200 and...
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    330 Express repower Suzuki 300's - Anyone have experience?

    Thanks for the feedback. I am familiar with Suzujki's. I repowered my 265 i the spring and have nothing but great things to say - my dealer/service is literally 10 min from my marina. Now that the 265 is in contract and i'm looking to move into a 330 with F250's, i was curious to see what the...
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    330 Express repower Suzuki 300's - Anyone have experience?

    Looking to repower a 330 with new Suzuki 300's. Curious to see if any members have done this and looking for any and all feedback, performance #'s, etc. Thanks!