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    Repowering 1990 232

    will a bracket fit on a dropped transom?
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    smell of gas

    I had an issue like that and it was vent fitting cracked........
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    Repowering 1990 232

    My single 250 yam blew yesterday. I am probably going with etec. I was just wondering a couple of things. With the dropped transom what would be the least hp I could install a pair of 115 ho's or 130's? Not looking for speed, just economy and good cruise. Also would I have to get rid of my...
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    Grady White 232 Drain

    What year is the boat? My1990 has an open anchor locker that goes directly to the front bilge and is pumped out the starboard side . So mine would be the sink.........
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    fuel tank issue and questions 1990 232 Gulfstream

    I do put it in th tank also, but a half can in the racor element blows the clog right out... I have a no wake zone going out to the bay, by the time I get thru it the clog is gone. I can burn a 1/3 of a 50 gal tank and the clog is back. I am so sick of this crap. I am no longer burning e-10 and...
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    fuel tank issue and questions 1990 232 Gulfstream

    I live on the water and have a lift, I try and run the boat everyday.. been this way for almost 3 months now. I don't understand the algae.. this is real fine, like I said almost a paprika or fine expersso grounds. The polisher told me it was varnish from the pits in the alum.
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    fuel tank issue and questions 1990 232 Gulfstream

    Ever since my e-10 issue, I have ben plagued with a very fine spec that looks like cinnamon or paprika. It's getting past my 10 micron racor. Just for background every hose from fill to carb has been changed, carbs rebuilt, everything has been cleaned numerous times. She runs fine for awhile...
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    muriatic acid treatment for outboard

    Have you tried whit vinegar yet... get a big barrel 30-55 gal and put about 15-20 gal of white vinegar. Run her a little at a time, let her sit, run her again. If each run time is longer you are making headway. You can save her this way. Also as last resort pull the heads and maually clean...
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    Repower Revisited.. 86 22' Seafarer + 175 Suzuski 4 Stroke

    It's not always about the best deal... you don't wanna buy brand x when the closest shop is 100 miles away. All of the newer model engines whether 2 or 4 stroke are pretty much bulletproof.. just find a mechanic and a brand you are comfortable with and work your best deal from there. I have...
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    1990 Gulfstream Horn wiring?

    Yeah, me neither..but I want to clarify my answer there.. If I go in debt buying another boat it would be either a 32 + Intrepid or a Sedan of some type.
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    1990 Gulfstream Horn wiring?

    my apologies..but it gets real old that you have a all original boat, with all original parts and all original wiring and a all original inspection tag on the all original wiring harness that is under the all original upholstry. No offense meant to you I appreciate you help. I deal with this on...
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    New Boat - what will it take for you to buy one?

    No offense to anyone.. but I would not ever buy another Grady White..
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    1990 Gulfstream Horn wiring?

    Well let me tell ya I'm not colorblind...where the horn was mounted is the wires I described in the original post. whether they are new or old I don't know, but that is what is there and that is what I'm asking the help for. The wires are under the original ceiling upholstry And as far as the...
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    Repower Revisited.. 86 22' Seafarer + 175 Suzuski 4 Stroke

    That Suzuki is a great motor, just not for your boat. Also is that a current model or a leftover, because that price is the same I am getting quoted for a new 2008 Etec 300 or a 2008 new 250 Optimax. What part of the country you in?
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    Marine Tex

    I have alot of very small chips in my gelcoat. I was going to touch up with the Marine-Tex. My hull is very faded so would the white be a closer match or the light tan color. Also when I go to sand it down what grit paper. When it's all done I will compound the entire boat. Thanks
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    1990 Gulfstream Horn wiring?

    The horn has been missing since purchase, so I found a horn that fits the old screw hole pattern as close as possible. When I pulled out the wiring I am totally at a loss. There are 2 reds and 2 blacks. Was there a double horn originally? There was only screw holes for 1 base. Thanks
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    winshield wiper removal

    My boat had the original ones on it, the arms were gone. I took a dremel to it and then split them open. Not meaning to hijack, but does anyone know the rplacement needed for a 1990 Gulfstream?
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    SeaDek combing pads anyone got them?

    They quote me the custom way all white for my 232 for 300 bucks
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    SeaDek combing pads anyone got them?

    http://www.seadek.com/PageCoamingPads.html the stuff is 20mm thick almost 7/8 of an inch. They are not supposed to tear or absorb water. When I pulled the old off sundy they pretty much melted to pieces. There is also slight blistering on the gelcoat in the area where they were...figured I...
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    SeaDek combing pads anyone got them?

    I was thinking of putting them on my 232. Just trying to find out if they hold up well, especially the adhesive. Thanks