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    2 micron Racors with bowls

    I was told by two yamaha dealer that they were not recommended? Tim
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    Help! 282 Sailfish or 265 Express

    Capt Bill - I pulled that data from a 2005 Grady Brochure - the 265 has been 250 gallons the entire production run - it is possible that the 282 has changed thru the years - Tim
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    Help! 282 Sailfish or 265 Express

    On my 265 I routinly fish 4 or 5 people drifting bucktails/jig for bass and blues - no problem - line up on the side, and with the motors tucked in tight we drop lines over the back - Here are some more specs to help compare: 265 Express Weight w/o engines 5,390 lb Beam 9'7" Cockpit sq...
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    Grady owners need to check this out!!!

    THat 305 Express looks very tempting! Tim
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    STAMAS VS GRADY WHITE

    Stamas 27 is not available with a hard top - that is a deal breaker for me- Tim
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    Help! 282 Sailfish or 265 Express

    Dont let the handling slow you down - 1/2 season and you will have it down pat - Kinda like driving a high performance car - it takes a little getting used to the tight steering, short throw of the shifter, and stiff clutch - No big deal at all - Tim
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    Help! 282 Sailfish or 265 Express

    I just saw you post on the woods floors - again what do you plat too use it for - not what you THINK you will use it for - but be honest with yourself! FYI - I have taken the hose down into my cabin to clean blood off the floor from an over night of tuna fishing!
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    Help! 282 Sailfish or 265 Express

    I had this same problem too - and bought the 265 without telling her - until the deal was done - The truth of the matter - the 265 is a hard core fishing boat - have a heart to heart with yourself - Are you the type of guy who will be filling the fish locker with fish or beach toys? Do...
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    Please help...24 Offshore vs 25 Sailfish

    Someone hit the nail on the head above - if you want to run 40 miles offshore with a 70 mile trip thown in - safely - you need twins or a single diesel - period - Tim
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    New Refrig for 2001 282 Sailfish

    My 2000 265 Express had the fridge just die on me - same as yours, did not switch over to 110v - You can by a replacement fridge from Norcold - my orginal one is not sold any more - if you look carefully at the mounting (at least with mine) it is face mounted and the fridge hangs off...
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    Yamaha Parts Online??

    Another vote for Andy here - wont go wrong! Tim
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    made a mistake:water in Fuel

    I respectfully disagree - while I do agree that he "should" be okay - no one can be certain - if he not okay, 400 bucks will be a drop in the hat compared to replacing other potential problems! Tim
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    Leaning Grady

    My 265 listed slightly - I added a fourth battery to the port side - When empty on fresh water she leans slightly to starboard - full of fresh water she sits perfect - I keep he full- The point here - what side is the waste tank on? How full is it? Water tank side and level? ect - Tim
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    made a mistake:water in Fuel

    Your have a 22' boat (or around there) So how much fuel are you talking? 150 gallons? In other words - $400 worth of fuel? Get it out of there! It is not worth the risk! Take it as a hard lesson learned! I know someone who went to the edge in there twin diesel boat - waves coming over the...
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    motor height on a 265? can't find orig. post

    Maybe I missed it, but what hole are you running in now and what did it come with? Mine has never been changed and set in the lowest holes possible. Tim
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    deck scupper thru hull size on 265 Express needed

    You do not need to remove the main deck plate - I never had the P/N - I went right to Grady and told them what I needed - I bet if you called them they could tell you - They had to order it. No hull damage - Not sure why mine cracked - maybe water in the transom expanded over winter? Maybe...
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    deck scupper thru hull size on 265 Express needed

    I had to replace two - buy the part direct from Grady for about 65 dollars - How hard - very - very - very hard - You need wicked long arms, two people, ect - FYI - There are double hose clamps on each connection - Tim
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    Wiring of shower pump - diagnosing problem

    It stopped working at the end of last season so I dont think it is a pulled wire - If wired in series then why is the float switch such smaller gauge wire? And why wouldnt the connection be done right at the pump and float switch location - in other words - come in with two wires, one hot...
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    Wiring of shower pump - diagnosing problem

    On my 265 Express the cabin sink and shower drain into a resevoir that is emptied by its own pump w/ float - It is not working and I am having trouble diagnosing the problem - I am 100% sure that the float switch is working AND the the pump works (removed pump and connected to 12V - used a...
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    Too funny not to share

    I am disapointed to them use that many screws - 3 on each side is all that is needed!