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  1. SeanC

    Furuno/Suzuki FishHunter Drive

    If this works as a direct interface between autopilot and motor without needing other expensive add-ons, it‘s making Suzuki a pretty attractive option when it comes to re-powering. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer...
  2. SeanC

    Hard Water Spots on side windows

    Polish with a cutting compound. Or use bronze wool. Won't leave pieces behind to rust like steel wool. I this doesn't work your glass is etched so you need to live with it or replace it.
  3. SeanC

    What could Grady do better?

    When they trim bolts to length, run a file over the end to remove the tiny scalpel blades that like to slice fingers as you blindly feel for where to fit the spanner.
  4. SeanC

    What could Grady do better?

    It’s not that Grady doesn’t know how the competition does things or how to do things better. Like every boat builder they build to a price point and the added cost and time to make the improvements you mentioned would push them above that “price point”.
  5. SeanC

    What could Grady do better?

    If they still made the 228, then a real bait rigging station and not just a bit of cutting board on the live bait tank lid that looks like it was given to the work experience kid to design. Without one it is not a “real“ fishing boat.
  6. SeanC

    Hull Logo

    I bought a set off Etsy. Looked good quality but the blue was more Royal than Navy. So didn’t end up using them. Found a very good domed reproduction here in Australia. Discontinueddecals.com.au. About US$190.
  7. SeanC

    [Question Answered - not going to risk it] Seafarer 228 w/ 7,000 lb towing capacity?

    I tow mine with a Land Rover Discovery 3. 2.7L V6 Turbo Diesel Full time 4wd. 7000lb towing capacity with no issues. On the highway I'm having to watch I don't go too fast. I think you will be fine.
  8. SeanC

    Insurance Recommendation Needed

    Boat sales have taken off during Covid. Maybe there has been a large increase in claims due to lots of people buying their first boat.
  9. SeanC

    Burn Rate

    2006 F250, 2006 Seafarer, hardtop, enclosure, botton paint, 92 gal fuel, 2-3 people, cruise about 22-24mph, reasonable conditions I get about 2.3 mpg.
  10. SeanC

    Higher Fuel Prices

    We are paying the equivalent of USD$5.50/gal here in my area of Australia and my 92 gal tank is basically empty. Filling it is going to hurt, and here I am considering putting in a 56gal aux tank.
  11. SeanC

    Finished!

    Gave it a good clean with acetone. Then I used Gyeon Q2R Gelcoat Ceramic Coat. Just wipe on, let sit for a minute or so and wipe off. Used on all the gelcoat as well.
  12. SeanC

    22.8 Seafarer gill plate fills with rainwater.

    Would replace the access plate. If not that, fill the pod with water and look for leaks.
  13. SeanC

    Good things that boaters have done for each other?

    Out chasing black marlin and came across a boat with a double hook-up. One fish heading off the stern the other off the bow. They called us over. They were running out of line on both fish. We transferred one angler onto our boat. Ended up tagging both fish.
  14. SeanC

    Lee Jr. outrigger mount questions

    Here is some Lee's Jr. on a Marlin.
  15. SeanC

    1990 Grady 228g feels slow

    Check the outboard pod to make sure there isn’t water in it.
  16. SeanC

    Finished!

    KY Grady sourced some on your side of the world.
  17. SeanC

    Finished!

    No. Acetone then ceramic coat.
  18. SeanC

    Finished!

  19. SeanC

    Finished!

    It’s the little things hat make the difference. New decals. Replacing the mouldy caulking. Replacing plastic cup holders with stainless steel etc. They were the scuppers when I bought it. It is dry stored so I removed the bottom paint and gave them a polish.
  20. SeanC

    Finished!

    Yes, I added those. They are Megaware Scuff Buster Notched which is under the bow roller. The other is Megaware Scuff Buster XL Bow Guard. Will get some photos tomorrow.