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    Pros Cons Bottom Paint

    A boat with no paint is worth more when you go to sell later. And there's much less chance it has any water intrusion issues. Bottom paint usually doesn't stay looking good on a trailer, that's probably why it has new paint on it now. Bottom paint could also hide issues that exist now. Spend...
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    repowering my 1999 Seafarer

    Now the new 225 and 250 weigh the same. Next year the new 4cyl 200 will be available. I would run your current motor till theres nothing left, then get the 250. Just my $.02, Good luck!
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    stress cracks/delamination, trim tabs

    With so many used boats available I think I would pass on one with a de-lamination issue. Water in the transom can be a major issue. Isn't that what you try to avoid with a survey? Good luck with your purchase
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    RPM range - for 250 yahamas

    If you email gradywhite customer service, they can send you the performance bulletin for your exact combo. I'm not sure what model your 250's are. Congratulations on your new Grady!
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    Alarm on Cold Start Up

    I don't believe its the oil reservoir. with 3 weeks left I would return it to the dealer pronto. better safe than sorry.
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    Oil Leak F200

    As the engine cools, all the oil slowly drains to the bottom and reads higher on the dipstick. When you just turn off the engine the warm oil is dispersed throughout the engine leaving less in the bottom of your engine. leaving a lower reading on your dipstick.
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    Yet another guy looking for advice...

    In the OC back bay where the depth goes from 10' to 2" in the blink of an eye I couldn't imagine running the tigercat. I bought a 17' dual console with bimini for the back bay. I really wouldn't want to ground my Grady's twin 200's. For the inlet and offshore bigger is better. I think you need 2...
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    Lost my mind...

    Congratulations, good luck with the sale of your overnighter.
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    Considering a 232 gulfstream or a 282 sailfish

    I use a loadmaster of tampa bunk trailer.I don't think you can have enough trailer. I'm sure there's better money in 90 second speed enforcement stops. I always see larger and wilder things on the road anyway. Last time we were stopped outside ocean city maryland for a light out the trooper...
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    Testing Bilge Pumps

    If it's on a trailer, jack up the front so you will have to add as little water as possible. After I verify there's no gasoline fumes in the bilge, I will also use a shopvac to remove all the small debris that collects in the bilge to prevent pump clogs. I always seem to find screws , wire bits...
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    Considering a 232 gulfstream or a 282 sailfish

    Generally the highway is the easy part. most fuel and food places have places for over-sized vehicles. Around town at home there are places where its not possible to get fuel. At a glance now I can decide to turn in or pass it by. At toll facilities I use the truck lane it's usually on the...
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    2001 Sailfish

    Mine is simply black acrylic. I could measure length, width, and thickness of the broken section. Then order it most anywhere.
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    300 Marlin - Hardtop issues

    Mine definitely has a wood core. sounds like that one has water intrusion from where it was penetrated by hardware. and no, I've never seen that before on a hardtop. It reminds me of my decks before being re-cored. Good luck
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    Screens for 240 offshore?

    My 1992 has them. Is there an additional 1/4" space on the inside where a screen could slip into ? If not it sounds like you may need to go custom. Grady customer service would know for sure. This guy may also be able to help. http://www.marineglassspecialties.com/ Good luck!
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    Hatch Blemishes ?

    My 1992 has the same issues. Others have said its the kind of gelcoat used, I don't know. It's not a problem with that specific boat, lots have it. I would suppose you could refinish those easily since its only on the removable panels. Mine already don't match the color or texture of the rest...
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    268 w/ 250 ox66

    The price on the single 250 probably looks attractive. When it was new it was substantially cheaper than twins. There's a reason, hold out for twins. Now that I have them I wouldn't consider going back to a single.
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    Considering a 232 gulfstream or a 282 sailfish

    I have the 9'6" beam and it follows my duramax everywhere I go just fine. likely the trailer will be 8'6" wide and the gunnels will hang over, that's only 1.5" more on each side for the 282. Twin engines will help around those jetties with maneuverability and safety. There's nothing like extra...
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    bilge fuses

    Remove the fuses then raise the float and see if the pump comes on. It's a good time to check for corrosion or to make sure someone hasn't replaced your fuse with a screw or aluminum foil.
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    replacing pry out deck Plates

    I recently ordered some from this ebay seller. I got them in 3 days and each extra item was only $1.10 to ship. When ordering multiple items this was the cheapest I could find. the descriptions give rough opening also. I ordered 3 of these to replace the ones in my gradydrive...
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    Help! Choosing Between Boats

    Not to derail but since I've been called out my reasoning is as follows. there's countless evinrude direct injected engines that have no problems. Its fair to say most are sold with the promotional extended warranties for free. As the op stated this is not one of those with no problems. First...