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    The New Adventure

    Not saying I would not love a 228, but I fished pretty hard in 17 whaler, tuna, mahi and lots more. A lot to be said on the simplicity of smaller skiff to. But yeah, a 228 would be awesome. I agree, a new 218 is a pretty spendy boat. At that price, I'd be looking at other options.
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    New Member from Virginia

    congrats on your new boat, enjoy!
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    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    Hey Trapper - can you post some pics when you have a chance, I'd love to see some of those upgrades. Which autopilot did you go with?
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    Battery terminal covers.

    I have the same issue. As suggested, I use the battery box cover. I had to cut one cover down to make it fit, it works and I feel a little better about.
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    More battery questions

    Thanks all! Appreciate the input.
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    More battery questions

    Skunk, Hookup - I agree with you guys. I cant explain it well w/o the boat close by. Thanks again!
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    More battery questions

    Apologies if I was not clear, I have an ACR, I believe my batteries are wired in parallel, I have 1/2/both selector switch and currently have 2 dual purpose batteries. In my situation, I select 1 battery for the day, the ACR will charge both regardless. Based on the comments, I think I will...
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    More battery questions

    Hi all, I have a Yami 150 4 stroke, with 2 dual group 27 batteries and I also have a ACR. Unfortunately, no wiring diagram but they are wired in parallel. My gauges say the yamaha charges at 14.6. I run my bait tank and vhf all the time and run the motor 90% of the time while on the water.
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    More battery questions

    A recent post by POP got me thinking. I have a Adventure 208, single motor, 2 battery set up. Both of my batteries are Dual Cycle. I run a bait tank, VHF, lights, and at times plug in a Road King oven to heat up food. (and obviously a bilge when needed) What is preferred for this size boat...
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    First Grady!

    congrats and enjoy your new boat!
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    Joined the family- 1999 Sailfish 274

    making great progress! keep us posted.
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    228 is a beauty

    Ha - it all starts with a simple question! I would love to step up to a 228 as well.
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    New Addition last year

    WOW - awesome addition!
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    Grady white dash gauge replacement

    I struggled to get mine out, and the ones I destroyed, I replaced with a nut in the back. I was able to reach into the back from the "glovebox" underneath. Adventure 208 model.
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    Outboard motor fllush bag

    Ha - I did not make that bag! I wish I could. Purchased on line.
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    Outboard motor fllush bag

    Hi Dennis - I just got a new impeller installed. The old one was a little burnt, that is what led me to just get this bag. Motor and I are happier.
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    Outboard motor fllush bag

    For all the reasons Skunk mentioned. My old Johnson motor never had any issues, but this 150 yamaha does not pull enough water in to prime the pump, even when i use a higher pressure hose on it. Jury is still out on how long this will last, my buddy has been using one for 6 years though and...
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    Outboard motor fllush bag

    I was looking for a better way to run my outboard on the trailer, the flushing ears never really worked for my motor. I found this outboard flush bag online, and so far so good. It does leak a little at the seams and that is expected. Overall I am very happy.
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    Patching a hole in console top, proper procedure?

    Rob, you may also want to look at black acrylic as an option. You could also make for where your gauges are located and update the entire dash. I know, bigger project..but if you have the jigsaw out....
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    Be careful what you wish for...

    Terrible news and something we should all be aware of at all times.