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Find a local shop let then make the covers to your specs. They will make the covers and install the snaps.

galvanized save your money for other things.

Look around to see what other boats in your area are using as sea floor varies from place to place. For most of my anchoring I have used a 22# delta anchor. when we blackfish in rocker areas I switch to a cheaper 22# claw anchor. This is for my current 305. With my previous 265, I used the...

The cupholders in my 305 have drain tubes that drain onto the cockpit floor. You should be able to find the small outlets below the cupholders.

I have had good success with carver covers both on my current boat and previous grady. Was turned onto them by another member years ago. Its not a perfect fit with the high hardtop, and wide beam on the Gradys. So there is a small gap on the sides midship, however it also allows ventilation...

Check inside the anchor locker. That being said, both Gradys I have owned when you unscrew the light fixture there was plenty of slack in the wire.

I installed a garmin smart pump reactor 40 4 seasons ago. If memory serves It was a round 5k total with everything installed. I did the install myself, but had my mechanic help with a couple of the hydraulic connections. The pros far out ways the cons. It is so nice to have your hands free...

Check the pie plates in the engine well. You said you replaced the O rings, but did you re seal them too? These things have leaked on every boat I have owned.

For the genny, I use 2 gallons of AF. close the seacock open the strainer and dump the AF in, it will get sucked up and blown out the exhaust fairly quickly. You can do the A/C the same way, however I have found it to be easier and faster to use a water pump and pump 2 gallon of AF through...

You can get a lot of short hauls for 9k. Dealer ship boats will always be on the upper end of the price range. It may not be a bad idea to ask the dealership that took it in on trade, if they had sold the boat new or to the previous owner. If so, they may have maintenance records on it. I...

When i had a 265, I used to just pull up the deck plate and blow out the line when the boat was pulled for the season. This was end of November/early December in CT.

I have been using a handheld for a while now. If its something that is only used infrequently and to mark channel markers it works fine. The Sionx stuff does look really nice though and maybe a future upgrade down the line.

In agreement on needing a bigger boat for your intended usage. Remember everyone coming on board is going to have bags, coolers, fishing rods etc. that you will have to find space for. Once you add the people, gear and normal stuff like fenders, life jackets etc. your going to run out of room...

The arm may be fine if you can unbolt it from the handle. I had to replace the valve for my A/C last season. The arm was fine and I just had to reattach it to the new valve handle. In your picture the arm itself doesn't look bad.

Your experience with Grady customer service has been different then mine. I have always found them very helpful for things especially parts and manufacturers. Grady even provided me with information and parts number on my 265 long after the model had been discontinued. That being said I have...

I ran a 265 with f225s for 9 seasons. Your numbers sound about right. My normal cruise was a typically in the 4600-4700rpm range. She would top out at 6300 rpm. but can't remember what speed that came with. Also don't be afraid to run it, sometimes a little more throttle will smooth out...

Probably a pretty standard part. Your dealer may carry it and/or be able to provide you a manufacturer and model number. Grady customer service is pretty good source for things like manufacturer and parts number too.

Years ago when I bought my 265. We sea trialed it on Long Island NY in March. They had to shovel the snow out of the back cockpit before we could board. With the enclosure up it was nice and comfortable in the helm area. You just need to worry about winterizing water systems etc. in the...

Exactly

I use them all the time when I anchor my 305. The rode goes through it then gets tied off on the starboard bow cleat.