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    trolling W/ one motor

    I troll Lake Michigan with one motor at a time.I know the Yamaha manual says to raise the other motor,but when I do the steering binds up, and last time out I noticed a little oil running down the helm behind the steering wheel.My question is,do I really need to tilt the motor not in use? is...
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    Main/Aux fuel valves

    Peter, on mine, the valves are turned by hand, the switch on the dash only controls the gage. 2 valves, 2 motors. At least how I figure it. Joe.
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    Trailer question

    Stick with the bunks for your boat, you will be happy. Joe.
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    232 Gulfstream trailering

    Gulfstream towing A 1/2 ton silverado might be a little light to pull a Gulfstream safely. I pull mine with a Ford diesel Excursion and it works hard to do it. If it was up to me, I would go with the Gulfstream, because your going to love it, and upgrade my tow vehicle. But that's just me...
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    Live Well Pump on 23 Gulfstream

    livewell pump I also have a '92 Gulfstream in need of a livewell washdown pump.It is located portside,aft. Just follow the hose from the seacock. I found that if I turn my switch on and tap on the pump housing with a screwdriver handle it will start to run so I figure its got some sort of...
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    How to permanently mount Edson Steering knob?

    Steering knob Here is a good tip if you do want to drill stainless steel. Use regular old vinegar as a lubricant, it works great! I don't know why. Joe
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    Hardtop make sense?

    hardtop I got my hardtop from Redman marine just before Christmas and I am installing it now. It fit exactly and the quality is second to none! It took a bit longer to get than I would of liked but, it was well worth the wait. I live in Illinois and there is no hardtop builders near me. I will...
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    Radar Mount options?

    Radar mount Hi, Chris, I was on washington island this year, late oct. I had my warrior backtroller smallie fishing with our club, walleyes unlimited. My Grady came from a man in fish creek, the boat spent it's life in door county until I bought it a year and a half ago. Not many Gradys down...
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    Radar Mount options?

    Radar mount Hi, Chris. I'm planning the same type of set up on the to of my Gulfstream. But i'm not going to try any type of hinged mount. I will plan my trailering route to avoid low branches, ect. the big trucks keep the trees trimmed pretty well. I think a hinged mount would just leave A...
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    Gulfstream bracket holes?

    Hey Guys, Thanks for the help! There are 2 recesses. I'm going to call a dealer that has been really helpful near me to try to get replacement splash plates. Maybe with those holes plugged the scuppers won't be underwater at the dock! Thanks again, this is a great site!! Joe.
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    Gulfstream bracket holes?

    Yes, they are at the rear of the bracket in two recessed areas nicely laid out like somthing should or could be mounted there. Hmmmm? Joe.
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    Gulfstream bracket holes?

    I pulled my 1992 Gulfstream out of the water last night for the season. This is the first full year I have owned it and saw a good amount of water running out of 10, 1/4x20 holes far aft on the bottom of the Springfield bracket. Should these be plugged? What are they for...
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    Lowrance Radar

    Is anyone using the LRA2400hd radar? Iwas thinking of adding this to use with my 113c hd.
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    removing old painted on name

    Paint remover I had good luck with Acetone ,it wont hurt the gelcoat. Good luck! Joe
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    Technical Questions about Yami Gas Guage on Cockpit Panel

    I had the same problem on my '92 Gulfstream. After checking all conections, I took A chance and replaced the sending unit. Fixed!! Joe.
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    just bought my first GW

    Welcome Drifter80, You can go to the Grady factory link and see all the specs. for your boat and even the owners manual. You are going to love this site! Joe.
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    Gas gage

    :?: I switched from the near empty aux. tank to the main, flipped the switch for the gage and it is still blinking red and showing empty. I know the main tank is full. Any ideas where to start looking for the trouble? Thank you! Joe.
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    Cleaning the dark blue rubrail

    Rub Rail I just cleaned mine with acetone too. Took a long time , but it looke like new!
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    Hull ID numbers how do they work?

    Hull Id. # The last two numbers denote the year (example) 7654399 it was built in 1999. Good luck, Joe.
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    Paint Remover

    I have to put new registration numbers on my Gulfstream and the old ones are painted on. Is there a paint remover that won't hurt the gelcoat? Thanks, Joe