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    Spiderweb Cracks

    Well, I'm into my 4th season with my 2007 and I have had a few develop on both gunwales. While I've had great success dealing with the inevitable chips/cracks myself, what I've read as to spiderwebs suggests that some underlying glass work may be required to prevent recurrence so I handed that...
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    New to me 2006 GW Sportsman 180

    Congrats...and enjoy the heck out of it ;-) Thanks for the pics too. I don't know why I enjoy pics of other folks' Gradys so much, but I do ;-)
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    New Radio Needed - Any recommendations?

    About 2 seasons ago the mic cord sleeve started to deteriorate and I've been making do so far with electric tape repairs of now-exposed areas. Probably time for a new installation this season...replacement of the mic and cord not looking too plausible. I'm not experienced in...
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    2 Issues with my 225 Tournament

    First, as a fellow 225 owner, let me echo your enthusiasm for this craft. I have never felt the slightest compulsion to look back regretfully over my decision making process that led to its purchase. It has met (and exceeded) all of my perceived pre-purchase needs and expectations with flying...
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    228 Video - Deltaville to Occoquan

    Not sure what I enjoyed more...the video or singing along with the sound track :dance Most entertaining...and great job ;-)
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    Restoring Plastic Curtains

    Thanks for your most informative post. Filing this one away for use when/if necessary.
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    New Member

    Congrats and welcome aboard. She's a beauty. ...and ditto on the good folks at Beacon Light. Spent a month there in each of the last 2 summers enjoying the delights of the northern Chesapeake and some top notch service from Chris and crew. If you have the opportunity, try "Sunset Cove" for...
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    New Grady owner in RI

    HR, you'll probably get a more informed response in the "Tips" forum.
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    New Grady owner in RI

    Thanks for the hi-res...more than adequate. I am considering eyelet anchor points but I'm concerned about protrusion and bare feet. Do the eyelets stow flush w/deck when not in use? I obviously need to do more research on this. My good fortune, I was introduced to a real canvas artisan in...
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    New Grady owner in RI

    Sweet...and the windlass (first one I've seen on a 225) and pillow storage suggest soup-to-nuts features. I recently had the drop-down canvas custom-made (3 panel like yours) but I haven't yet figured out how to prudently (if possible) secure it to the deck with the center panel stowed. I'd...
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    1970 C-Craft P.O.S. project

    GREAT reality show. Who needs the Kardashians? :goodjob
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    cheap screws!

    Same problem here...and particularly bad with swim platform hand grasp and ladder mounts. Anyone approach Grady about this and are they responsive? I'll be replacing all those rust-streak producers this year.
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    Captain chair arms

    Congrats! Thanks for the heads-up and I'll be giving it a try fersure. Any chance for a close-up pic of your restored armrests?
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    New Grady owner in RI

    Excellent choice George. Congrats...you're gonna love it. :) Show us some pics ;)
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    Captain chair arms

    Same cosmetic problem here and, after unsuccessfully trying numerous restorative products, I purchased (via Grady dealer) the armrest covers. Only problem is that they look like an after-market "fix" (no texture whatsoever, plain vanilla) and I have yet to decide whether or not to secure them in...
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    Tournament head entry/exit lock

    Since purchasing my 2007 Tournament, the head door lock has been problematical...difficult to open externally and impossible to open from the inside. Is some simple lubing appropriate here or is disassembly/reassembly more appropriate? Thanks
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    What's GW's best seller?

    Bought my 2007 Tournament 225 2 years ago and never looked back (though a close call with Sandy was THAT close to disaster)... What a delight it has been...and nice to note there appears to be a consensus in sales.
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    Drop Curtain for 225 Tournament?

    Can anyone provide a pic of how a drop curtain fits over or around the aft-facing portside seat? I'm having one custom made and am not sure how best to address this. Thanks
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    SPAM is ruining GreatGrady

    New to this forum and I've also quickly noted the excessive spamming. Unfortunate. It is plausible, I guess, that the registration process within PHPBB might be tightened in some fashion to deter the would-be spammer, but PHPBB forums have long been targeted by spammers who manage to always stay...
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    Marina Recommendations - North Jersey?

    As the facility would probably be used only for seasonal hauling, servicing and winter storage (I will be utilizing a NY marina as a home port), I suppose quality service and security are uppermost in my mind. I'd also like them to be competitive price-wise. However, I wouldn't mind expending...