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I just had A & J Canvas in Vanceboro NC replace all the canvas on my '97 Gulfstream -- Great price and terrific service. I had them do the single panel side curtian w/ large modified smiley face. I can now roll up the side w/o having to un-snap evrything. The price for the Gulfstream was $1200...

I switched my junk drum brakes over to Kodiaks on the front axle only. I purchased everything including a new coupler from http://www.easternmarine.com/KODIAK-DIS ... ake-Parts/ . They were very good to deal with except for one of the wheel bearings being defective. They use bearings made in...

Re: Trim/tilt goes up but not down! SOLVED As promised -- Here's the update. The lower relay of the two was the defective unit. The upper one controls tilting up and the lower one tilting down. Replaced the cowling switch($60) and the lower relay($110) and that solved the problem(s). Shop...

Whatever rack you go with --- Be sure to check clearances for tilting the engine(s) fully up if mounting on stern or swim platform.

Go on-line and look at FIAM horns. They sell dual or single trumpet electric horns that are LOUD! I plan to get a set for my boat. The next time I need to get someone's attention -- They WILL hear me.

Rule makes most of the pumps that Grady uses. When I ugraded the pump to an 800 GPH, I found out from a local machanic that it should have at least a 10Amp Breaker and that's what I went with. Fished for a week with the pump running 10-12 hrs a day and never had a problem. Just be sure that the...

If you decide on the Gulfstream, Check in to getting Twin F150's. You can run on both and troll on 1 -- VERY fuel effcient that way. YES -- 2 can be twice the maintance, but everyone I've ever spoken with says they wish they had purchased the twins rather than a single. That 350 is a BIG ENGINE...

Doesn't matter if you "Over Dose" with the Stabil.You can't hurt it. I use a product called "Stor-n-Start" works great -- either product is good. Figure for the maximum capcity of the tak and you can't go wrong. As for store it full or half or empty -- The jury seems to still be out on that. I...

BE SURE --- That you place the support tab in the Engaged postion before working on the hydraulics. This is the small tab that swings in to place to support the engine when raised.Check with a Yamaha mechanic or a Grady Dealer as to which oil to use.

I've ordered a replacement for the relay -- Should be here in a few days. If the weather breaks, I'll install it and update this post.......We are getting hammered with 40+ and gusts to 60 from good old SANDY!

Contact A & J Canvas in Vanceboro, NC. They just did a new set of curtains for me at a great price. They do all of Grady's work as well. 252-244-1509. Freight to and from may be cheaper than a local shop.

Chris --Thanks for the reply -- I know where the relays are but unsure which is for up or down. Plus -- Not sure which terminals to jump.

Hi and thakns for reading. I have a pair of Yamaha SW Series II 1997 150's. On a recent raod trip, I forgot to turn off the power, the right enegine trim switch somehow got stuck in the "UP" postion for about and Hr. We stopped for gas in the tow vehicle and I heard the tilt/trim motor running...

I just returmed from a week long trip to Harkers Island. Spent the week hunting for Spanish and King Mackrel. Before I left, I got in contact with the folks at A&J Canvas in Vanceboro, NC. I stopped by on the way to Harker's so they could check all the measurements and see the new design of the...

I had the same problem with my gulfstream TWICE in the past 4 years. I ordered and replaced both the inspection and drain plug seals again this year. Mine is a GIL brand bracket. I did have a problem getting any amount of torque on the screws that hold in the inspection plate cover. The ring...

It may be corrosion in the wire ends themselves. Many times when you look at a connection, it appears to be clean until you bend the connection open slightly and see the nasty green stuff. I recently relplaced my livewell pump and put in an 800 GPH to replace the 500 GPH I also needed to change...

Thanks for posting. The ball is overlooked all the time. I rented a U-Haul trailer last spring and the guy that put the trailer on the ball tightend it so tight that it un-screwed the ball on the tounge. Everytime I made a turn and straighten up the trailer would turn the ball slightly. I got...

Unless Yamaha has changed ALL the molds for the lower units, there should be a screw located on the right front lower side of the nose cone!

It's a shame that more companies don't have guys like Tom. He has been around a long time and monitors the Boat U.S. site as well as this one and others. He has always been there with helpful information and MORE! Thanks Tom for all your support.

You don't mention if you have recently replaced the pump. I upgraded from a 500 GPH to a 800 GPH and now it occassionally pops the breaker. The old draw was 2.5 amps and the new is 5 amps. I plan to replace the breaker soon.