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    Only 5000RPM at WOT with new F250's!!

    I don't have anything to compare the current performance to, but aside from not winding out to 6000, the boat seems to perform well...44mph top speed and 1.5mpg at a 30mph cruise. Will the performance change much by going to a smaller pitch? How will it change...top end? Cruise efficiency?
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    Only 5000RPM at WOT with new F250's!!

    Does Grady's website list recommended props for repower applications? I couldn't find anything on their website. Thank you!
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    Only 5000RPM at WOT with new F250's!!

    Guys, I think this is a prop issue, so any help/advice would be appreciated. I just purchased a 2000 GW 306, which was repowered a few years ago by the last owner with a pair of the new 4.2L F250's. At WOT, I'm hitting 44mph, but only turning 5000RPM. If I trim all the way to the top, I can...
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    Squishy Bow Hatches Fixed!

    Had I had that tool on hand, I would have saved a lot of time and frustration. I pushed the Dremel harder than it was designed for. The final phase of my project will be to sand down the exposed mat layer and gelcoat. I need to source some good gas struts too to replace the old ones that are...
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    New Under Gunwale LED Lighting

    Hi, I used the following from IMTRA: -12 ft (6ft on each side) of ILMDL-BL-12LED -2x ILMDL-END (end caps) -2x ILMDL-CONKIT-6 (power connector kit) -4x 3ft ILMDL-TRACK3 (clear u-track for securing rope led)..for this you can either use tiny screws to mount under the gunwale, or do what I did...
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    New Under Gunwale LED Lighting

    They all look pretty good...I just wanted to go with the stock blue look and seem to really like that choice so far.
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    Anyone tried this? "Engine Flush System w/hose Attachment"

    GW is currently offering this as a factory installed option on some of their new models....a pre-plumbed flush attachment on the cockpit side of the transom wall. I want to install something similar on my boat, a 2000 306, re-powered with new F250's. Grady wont sell me the parts (liability)...
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    Squishy Bow Hatches Fixed!

    I used a Dremel with little cut off wheels to remove the back layer, and used the same tool to trim the raw edges after finishing my glass layup. I went through about 20 cut off wheels by the time I had finished the 3rd and final hatch!
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    Trim Tab Auto Retract Feature?

    Thanks gents. As soon as I get back to the boat in a week or so I'll test and report back. Original tabs, so I'm betting as well that the auto-retract option probably didnt kick in until newer models.
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    Trim Tab Auto Retract Feature?

    Thanks! Was going to try this, but wont be back to the boat for a couple of weeks and my curiosity was getting to me. Wanted to know if anyone could confirm this feature existed on older model Grady's.
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    Trim Tab Auto Retract Feature?

    Grady White, on their website says all GW's that have trim tabs come with an auto-retract when the engines are powered down. Has this always been a standard feature, or does it only apply to newer models? I have a 2000 306 and have not tested mine yet, but was curious to know if anyone knew...
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    Groco Macerator Troubleshooting

    All, any help here would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to troubleshoot my factory installed Groco macerator pump. The pumps runs, and I can see that it is "macerating" the contents of the tank, but I am only getting a small trickle from the output hose. I took the hose off and installed...
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    306 Bimini Shower Sump Pump Not Working

    Thanks for the help! So, I was able to determine that the wiring going to the pump is good, and that the pump itself has failed. I cannot however figure out how the heck to get the pump out or the entire sump box for that matter. I can get my hand inside the top of the of sump box, but I...
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    306 Bimini Shower Sump Pump Not Working

    I have a 2000 306 Bimini and discovered that my shower sump pump is not working. Anytime I rinse out the head, I guess water is just draining into the sump and overflowing into the bilge, at which point the mid ships bilge does the work once the float switch kicks in. Does anyone have any...
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    New Under Gunwale LED Lighting

    Another recent upgrade. Getting her ship shape! Used the same lighting that Grady puts in their new 306 model.
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    Scratched Acrylic Windshield Repair??

    Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try and followup with results.
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    Squishy Bow Hatches Fixed!

    Just bought a Grady 306, 2000 vintage and quickly noticed that the casting platform bow hatches had some flex to them and some slight cracking in the gelcoat around the edges as a result of them having give when people stepped on them. At some point in the boat's history, someone attempted a...
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    Scratched Acrylic Windshield Repair??

    I have a 2000 Bimini 306 with the original acrylic windshield. It has some light scuffs/scratches that I would like to try and repair. Can anyone recommend a product and/or process to accomplish this? Thanks gents!
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    What are these wires for?

    I have a 2000 Bimini 306, and as I was working in the bilge, I noticed wiring strapped to a bulkhead which looks to be original. The wiring doesn't go to anything, and the ends are capped with waterproof termination connectors. Anyone have any ideas what they are for? This picture was taken...