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    drain fittings for electronics box?

    Few options - looks like your hose is inside that piece - you can call Grady and ask for the specific part number used in the manufacture process and then order that directly from a Grady dealer; second option is buying a plastic thru-hull made for this type of application where it's threaded on...
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    cup holder drain hose

    I installed after-market cup holders in my 257 Advance. Every cup holder has a different size "nipple" on the bottom of it for purposes of attaching the drainage hose. Once you know the size of your hose, you can purchase the piece you're speaking of in any marine store (West Marine, etc)...
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    advice on 90' 242 Offshore 06' F250

    Definitely an exciting time - a lot of the value in the boat you're thinking of buying is in the motor; if that craps out, you're looking at ~$20k+ to repower with a single 250 / 300. If you're very interested in buying the boat, my two cents are to have the boat surveyed AND have the motor...
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    257 Advance Bilge Pump

    I have a 2005 257 Advance - Grady's two circle access hatches in the transom are terrible in terms of providing adequate access - i replaced those with two rectangle larger hatches which makes access much easier - well worth it. Also, I just replaced mine in November 2013 - boat came with...
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    Offshore Fishing Outboard Question

    thanks for all the input - i also carry the jumper pack as well - appreciate it.
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    Offshore Fishing Outboard Question

    All, Wanted to take a consensus on something - in the past, have heard about 50/50 split on this - for those of you that venture offshore (30-50 miles plus++) in an outboard powered boat without a generator and combine any sort of drift fishing (e.g., sharking) with trolling for pelagics - i...
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    Canyon range of Grady Marlin

    I would follow the 1/3 rule - take total tank capacity, reduce it by 10% to subtract estimated margin for unusable fuel and then calculate your total range based on estimated fuel use with a fully loaded boat (ice, crew, gear, rafts, etc) where you then allocate 1/3 of usable fuel for your trip...
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    Two 150s or One 250 on Center Console

    Downtown - no problem. The transom setup is pretty solid on these with the large fishbox and large livewell. I contemplated and priced out new trailers for this and ultimately decided against it (mainly because the all-in price tag of almost $5k and the fact that i only use the trailer twice a...
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    J-Sea John 2005 Grady White 257 Advance 2005 Yamaha 150 4 strokes
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    Two 150s or One 250 on Center Console

    Downtown - Twin 150s without a doubt. I have a 2005 Grady White 257 Advance with 150 Yamaha 4 strokes. I looked long and hard for this specific boat. I fish off the south shore of long island new york and run 60 - 80 miles off (epirbs, rafts, dual vhf's, all the safety equipment and buddy...