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Definitely consider at least some of the windows should be able to open. Whether it be the forward windows or sliders on the side windows. I used to fish a Downeast boat which none of the windows opened. The cabin was unbearable on hot summer days.

Look for a late model used boat. The boat will be outfitted with electronics already so you won't have to deal with picking, purchasing and installing them. Any initial gremlins in a new boat will be worked out. A late model Grady is also good choice If you decide that a boat isn't for you, or...

Wow you have the first 265 I have ever seen with original f200's. When I bought my 265 pretty much everything pre 2002 had 200 hpdi's. Some were also sold with either 225 or 250 ox66's as they were the biggest engines Yamaha made at the time. The hull change was made in 2002 when the f225's...

stay away from the 300 hpdi. There is/are a couple of recent posts about repowering 265's.

Just remember that if you are switching engine manufactures and/or controls that there will be a need to do some dash reconfiguration +/- fiberglass work for the installation and mounting of the new controls and gauges. Make sure that is included in the estimate unless of course you plan to do...

You should be able to reuse the helm and ram that you have. If you look at skunkboats posts of his re-power he was able to change some of the steering components to get the engines to fully tilt out of the water. If you are going with garmin AP, then get the smart pump. I put one in in...

Do have rood holders in the aft cabin? My 305 has them on the ceiling. I have also thought about having a couple of standup holders in the head too, however its tight and usually not used when we are fishing.

I have seen it done both ways. with either the swivel holder between the middle and rear holder and the rear holder swapped out for a swivel holder.

looks like it's time to replace it. It's a good idea to routinely exercise the valve by opening and closing it.

Not the best picture, but you can see my rear bait table with rod holders and flush mount rod holder next to the cockpit shower. It also shows the layout of the rodholders on my 305.

Pretty much every cockpit rocket launcher, table, fighting chair etc. has a metal base attached to the deck. The accessory of your choosing then mounts to that plate. I have 2 fishing buddies with Tiaras. both boats have a circular plate on the deck. its through bolted and sticks up about...

When I had thoughts of repowering my 265, before I sold it, I would have gone with yamaha 250's. At that time there were no suzuki dealers locally, and some question on part availability. There was also little to no info out on the newer 200hp engines from both manufacturers. The numbers...

Both Gradys I have owned have the valves/handles labeled i.e. washdown and LiveWell. I cannot help with location though. You can run the boat with the washdown valve open no problem. However, if you run with the livewell seacock open you will force feed the livewell with water and run the...

I have seen a number of 330's with the cockpit rocket launcher. The teak one pictured looks nice.

Yes, change the fuel lines. if you pull the deck plates up you have good exposure and it's a simple job. Do it on a warm day and the hoses will be easier to work with. I would also reconsider the mechanical controls. The digital controls are so much nicer. Your already spending money do...

Table saw and jig saw have been all I really needed working with starboard. Small sander to help smooth things out after cutting.

I carry similar tools, basic spare parts, filters as described above. I also have a ditch bag, epirb, plb. Plus a sea tow membership.

my 305 has a similar "foot rest" for my helm and companion chairs. I do stand on them from time to time to reach the front of the hardtop. They have held my weight so far. Years ago I got a cockpit step box for helping get in and out of the boat on the dock. It's useful both in the boat and...

Gunnel rod holders are a super easy install. I added gunnel rod holders between the 2 factory ones on my 305. I used lee flush mounts, with backing plates. You should have great access and probably will not have to move any wires. Just remember to seal the hole in the gunnel really well...