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My 2004 180 has the diamond pattern non-skid on the deck but the gunwale tops have a sandpaper like texture. I have some gelcoat cracks to repair, any tips on how to get that texture back so it won't stick out like a sore thumb? Also, any tips on how to restore the color on those areas? I have...

I'll primarily use it in close quarters, especially when backing up, easier to turn with one hand.

Yep, that's the one form China that's everywhere and from $15 on eBay to $40 at the stores. I got one and tried it, wouldn't fit. They state it's for wheels with a cross section from 5/8"-1" by 5/8"-3/4" (.625-1.0" x .625 x .75"). I have the grooved wheel a lot of people have, it measures .82...

Sorry, I don't buy it. The wheel turns the shaft and 10 turns on 13" wheel turns the shaft 10 times, as does 10 turns on a 15" wheel. You might have a point if the shaft diameter changed but these are both 3/4" shafts. Less effort the further you go from the center, that's just leverage.

My 2004 180 Sportsman came with a Honda 150 and one rusty ignition key. I wanted to get some spares before I lost this one and looked on line. Now I'm referring to the all metal keys ( they have a black plastic sleeve you remove) used the larger engines with the ignition on the dash panel, not...

No link there but if it's the one I think you must have a different wheel, it doesn't fit on the 1.2"x 0.82 wheel myself and others have.

You sure about that? It will require more torque to turn but not more rotations....

3 years later and I'm just reading about this... Trying to find a knob for my 180, I can't believe I have to pay over $100 for one that fits. I tried the ubiquitous $20 from Amazon/Ebay/everyone else, can't make it fit. I thought about drilling the bottom spoke on the wheel but the knob would be...

You the man....

...round escutcheons with the black rubber middle that sliced in a star shape which are used for under gunwale rod storage? Ya know, these things. The ones on my 180 have dried out and cracked. They have a white ring held by 4 screws.

Are yours 1/2" off at the widest point or at the transom?

According to GW's drawings the 2004 180 is 7'5" amidships and 7'3" at the transom. It seems I should snug it up to the rub rail at the transom and hope they'll flex enough, 1-1/5" either side, to let it pass. I was planning to use the 2" PVC pipe rollers on them too. BTW, Seanah, what model is...

I just got my 180 back from having the transom top glassed over. Mine had bulged slightly so it was ground down, reglassed, sanded and gel coated. I spoke with 3 Grady dealers that all told me the same thing, Spectrum gel coat at approx, $160/qt.was a waste of money, just use GW gel coat. They...

Installing a set on the trailer of my 180. How many inches clearance on the maximum beam? How far back should they be mounted in relation to the boat?

I just pulled the stripes off my 180 yesterday in prep for compounding the hull. My stripes were beat up, removing them improved the appearance greatly. I doubt I'll be spending the money for new ones, I'm gonna go with the clean hull. Before.... After peeling the stripes.... Glue residue...

worked for me, I'm getting emails now for watched threads.

Maybe this will help, I think I may have it. Go to FORUMS/WATCHED .... SELECT ALL (or just the ones you want) and ENABLE, seems to work for me for the moment.

I'll PM you.

Yes. The screen shots are current preferences. I'm on a Mac using Firefox but that shouldn't make a difference.

I'll be starting my 180 next week, I've buffed some fiberglass spas but nothing this big. I watched a bunch of Drake's videos, they were very helpful about what equipment I'd need, didn't try to upsell me. Told me if I was not going to do this for a business a Harbor Freight 7" rotary would be...