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Based on the info I've seen here regarding HPDI economy, I would guess you're on the low end. My 200 HP Johnson (carb motor) gets me about 2.5 MPG so I would expect an HPDI to do better than that. Regarding fuel flow meters, there are two common choices. Floscan, which is pretty pricey and...

Guys, Formica Corp produces laminates in 50 different wood patterns. Why not replace what you have with new plywood with new laminate glued to it? Stuff is really pretty easy to work with. New plywood, new laminate and epoxy applied to the edges should last for many years and not be that...

I really appreciate seeing these posts showing the speed/fuel consumption of various engine configurations. I have an 89 Overnighter with a 2000 Johnson 200 HP motor and at 4000 RPM I'm seeing about 32 MPH and 2.5 MPG. Based on what I'm seeing here, there's aren't too bad. When I push it to...

Have to show my ignorance here. I've only seen an OMC Sea Drive once and that was on a Pro Line I looked at when looking for my boat. Seller was about as good a salesman as I am as he told me how much it would cost to remove the Sea Drive - more than he was asking for the boat and all. He had...

I've always wondered how much additional drag a thruster adds to the hull during normal operation. This one looks like it might be far enough forward to actually be out of the water at cruising speeds. Anyone ever seen any numbers? After seeing one being used in high winds, I'm sure it's...

Here's the info I posted when I had to replace the fish box drain in my 89 204c. OK. Since my last posting I spoke to customer service at GW and visited Southeaster Marine in Richmond. As a reminder, I had to replace the cockpit deck drain on the port side and the fish box drain on the...

CJ, thanks for the tip. You're right - the letters are raised enough that you can feel it as you slide your hand over them. If I can get up the courage, I'll give it a try. Now that you've sold your boat, what are you looking for? Gary 89 Overnighter

Here in VA on the Chesapeake Bay, many of the marinas have non-ethanol gas. That said, I have a big problem paying over a $1.50 a gallon premium for the priviledge. I did buy one tankful last fall and noticed not one bit of difference at all. Thanks to this thread, I now can understand...

If SFL really owns a Tiara, what is he doing hanging around this site? If I owned a truely "superior" product, I wouldn't have a need to frequent this lesser product's site. Unless maybe the Tiara isn't so superior and he really is suffering from GW envy. Why else would he need to hang around...

Love the boat and love the site you're putting together in tribute. I also read about your maiden voyage. Really cool. The kids will remember that for the rest of their lives. Gary 89 Overnighter

Thanks again, Seabob. The unit I bought is manufactured by Dual and the wiring diagram has yellow going to a keyed source and red being the memory wire going to an always hot source. Richie, the contact grease is what I want. Around motorhomes, dialectic grease is often promoted as doing...

Thanks, Seabob, that should help. Seeing the color chart reminded me of the problem I had when I connected up the speaker wires Friday. I'm color blind and couldn't tell which wires were green and which were gray. The wires were obviously different colors but I didn't knhow which was which...

I pulled each of the fuses out of the block yesterday and found both ends covered with a dirty, greasy substance. I'm guessing it's dialectic grease. I cleaned it off and used emory clothe to clean each of the fuse holders and connections. Every thing is working well now. I want to pick up...

My boat's old name can still be seen on the hull sides. Where the letters were, the gel coat is much smoother and a few/several shades different in color. I'm guessing the name was on there for many years. I compounded it last spring but it still shows. I doubt it will ever completely...

Wow. I'm impressed. Most of us owners have been accused of drinking GW's kool aid but you must have found some with something extra in it. :wink: I don't think I could gather the courage to do what you've done. Of course, we all think you did the right thing. Welcome aboard. Gary 89...

Once again I did not do a thorough enough job of troubleshooting a problem. The stereo system quit working last fall and after some cursory checking, found I had 12+ volts to some device wired in line before the unit but not after it. I decided to replace it the system. I went to...

I'm now debating when to pull my boat OUT of the water to pull some maintenance and do a thorough wash and wax job. I didn't intend to leave my boat on the lift this winter but I waited too long and the big freeze hit. After that, it seemed kind of pointless. I'm glad now that I left it in...

My guess is the hull is too short to be able to counterbalance the weight of the motor being moved further aft. Gary 89 Overnighter

BobP is right. Without a deadline you will have terminal project creep - you'll never be done. I'd suggest reversing the process. Put the Proline up for sale with the idea that you will fix anything that gets in the way of a sale. For example, if the first two or three people who look at...

If you're asking about making the doors look better, the following came from Grady White's web site. Q - How do I restore the look of my boat’s simulated wood-grain Duratrim? A - On our older model boats, after years of exposure to the elements, the Duratrim simulated wood-grain...