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  1. Late Again Grady

    Fuel Fill Hoses...Who's Changed Theirs?

    Starting to get some fuel smell in the bilges and noticed some sheen floating in their as well. Pretty sure it is the fuel filler or vent lines rather than the tanks due to where I'm seeing the sheen first show up. Looking for tips or suggestions on how to snake new lines from filler caps on...
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    Transom Issues

    Here are some pics from a 94 272. Had it done last summer after repowering brought out the damage. Transom was gutted and replace with Coosa board. Total damage was $10K which included engine removal and rehanging.
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    1998 272 Sailfish Engine Upgrade

    Just a FYI...you might want to check with Grady White on whether or not your hull is designed to hold the weight of F250's. I have a 94 272 and when I checked with Grady they advised me that my hull was not designed for that much weight on the transom. My only option was the light weight...
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    Do you think this area is cored?

    Those areas are not cored on my 94 Sailfish...just fiberglass.
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    Does GW color fade?

    Simple answer is "yes" all gelcoat no matter what color fades over time. Proper care will make the true color last longer though.
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    Finished!

    Turned out really nice. She looks fantastic.
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    Joined the Grady club

    Congratulations and welcome aboard.
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    restoration pics.

    Really like what you've done so far. The enclosed front windows are spot on. They are gonna look great.
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    Scupper access plate

    Just a FYI. I was able to source the deck drains easier and quicker from my nearest Grady dealer. Marine Town gave me a Nov. delivery date and I was able to get them from my dealer in about four days from date of order.
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    Scupper access plate

    This location will not work if you're thinking of changing out scuppers or deck drains. The scuppers are down just above the water line and this location will only give you about four inches of working room. The best location for an access plate is in the floor just aft of the transom door. I...
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    This guy does really good work. He has the best reputation in our part of the world. And as I said, he let me work through all of my thru hulls and deck drains while the boat was opened up saving me a lot of undo contortions on the body.
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    What are your Top 3 favorite boat mods or additions you've made?

    Repowered back in May with Mercury 225 V6 fourstrokes. Also installed Simrad AP44 autopilot. I guess getting the transom rebuilt should count as a biggie.
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    Transom has been repaired and looks pretty good. Hopefully engines will be installed this week. While I was at it, I decided to change out all of the thru hulls around the stern. Changed out the deck drains as well. Also, had the old oil fill caps removed and covered. Sprayed the complete...
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    Welcome to the Transom Club... Need help in SW FL

    Getting mine replaced now. Estimate was $5K. Removing all plywood from transom and one stringer and going back with coosa board throughout. Good luck and sorry you are a member of the club now.
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    2001 282 sailfish re power?

    Late Again Grady said: I repowered my 94 27 Sailfish with the new Mercury V6 225's back in May. Cant say enough good things about these engines. Remarkable response to the throttles and an increase in fuel mileage from 1.0 to 1.5 mpg. And I think they look pretty sexy too. Didn't have to adjust...
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    2001 282 sailfish re power?

    I repowered my 94 27 Sailfish with the new Mercury V6 225's back in May. Cant say enough good things about these engines. Remarkable response to the throttles and an increase in fuel mileage from 1.0 to 1.5 mpg. And I think they look pretty sexy too.
  17. Late Again Grady

    Switching from Bennett to Lenco

    Anybody made the switch from Bennett to Lenco? My are so old they don't hardly respond and when they do...it is too much of a response. How difficult is the swap? What all is involved? Thanks
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    Latest pics. 99% bad wood has been removed. Should finish up first of next week and then start laying in the Coosa board. Only one stringer needs to be replaced (center) and that will be all coosa board. Remaining stringers although are still plywood, the are strong and still incapsulated in...
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    I think they are a perfect fit for the older Grady's that were not designed for todays heavy fourstrokes. The perform great on the boat and I went from 1.0 mpg with the old 2strokes to 1.5-1.7 mpg with the new Mercs.
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    Originals were 200 hp. Added roughly 250 lbs to transom. Transom is about 2" thick. BTW...I installed the only engine Grady said would work on my boat.