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    Trailer Tires

    What size are they? Wondering if you can use an actual E range truck tire instead of a trailer tire- they're probably built better.
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    Found source for rocker switches to change the "accessory"

    I was reading about the stainless cupholder upgrade here: http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtop ... =3&t=18792 So I clicked on the source to buy them: http://www.searay-parts.com/ Clicking around I found they have Carling V switches that match the grady style and you can get lots of...
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    Marine cooler vs using fish box

    Ha, my next question was if I got an Engel or Yeti ($$$$$$) that have rubber feet- if they actually stay in place without straps while underway- with and without someone sitting on it.
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    Marine cooler vs using fish box

    I haven't started boating with my new-to-me 226 yet. I won't be fishing, but cruising with my wife our two little sons. The previous owner said he'd chuck an 8# ice bag in the fish box (under port rearward facing seat) and throw the drinks and lunches in there for the day. Sitting here at...
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    gelcoat polishing need advice

    Previous owner of my boat recommends collinite paste wax. That stuff is a lot of work! Does anyone use the newer technology spray on polymers "synthetic wax" or Starbrite with PTEF? The guys over at THT seems to have food fights over the best wax. I can see needing something that lasts...
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    shorter nav light?

    So will a shorter one......
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    Cockpit Lights

    I just did this today. My cockpit lights are Attwood stern lights that take GE90 bulbs. I just put in warm white leds, same color as original, a little brighter and way less amperage. http://store.marinebeam.com/bayonet-90- ... nment.html I also did my anchor light and ordering a replacement...
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    shorter nav light?

    My grady has a perko 2 pin base at the top of the windshield. The grady specific light pole is bent near the bottom and then the pole is about 2 1/2 feet up in order to clear the bimini top. Great for anchoring, but looks ridiculous if the top is down and running at dawn/dusk. I went through...
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    What's a new 226 cost?

    I was just curious- people always ask me what they cost new. Paid $28k for mine, but it was garage kept, freshwater, only 226 hours on it and it's in outstanding condition.
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    What's a new 226 cost?

    Boat show had the 225 freedom at just over $100k, what's a new 226 with hyd steering, and a 300hp run?
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    Need a new wiper circuit breaker- what model?

    Re: Need a new accessory circuit breaker- what model? Looks like Schurter TS-701-HZ breakers which have been superseded by TS-701-HT breakers. $2.26 each, I order a few.
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    LED for attwood 2nm sternlights (Grady cockpit lights)

    My grady has Attwood 2nm sternlights as the cockpit lights. I'm looking for an LED upgrade. I could just do the bulb, or replace it with the attwood sealed LED 3nm sternlight: http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/6556 Or find another kind of LED light? The sealed 3nm LED looks like...
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    How many guys have boat names and name graphics??

    The registration numbers already match with navy/gold. I used boat us for the name too, great service. I liked how you can adjust the size of the font until the overall size matches the room you have.
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    Need a new wiper circuit breaker- what model?

    The threaded portion of the breaker with the rubber cap on the breaker broke off. What size and model of breaker do I need to replace it?
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    How many guys have boat names and name graphics??

    Read this on changing a boat name: http://boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/rename.htm My wife just named our boat- no name previously. Will need do a little ceremony at the boat ramp when she first hits the water.
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    Re-powering!

    Awesome, but why not a 250?
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    Flush mount electronics on a 226?

    I spent all day working on the boat and the dash and electronics are finally done! Big thanks to John at flmarineplastics.com he made me a panel that was relieved all around the back side so it would fit in place of my old plexiglass door. That let me use the hinges for the upper support and...
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    Flush mount electronics on a 226?

    Got a picture from John at flmarineplastics.com of my new dash panels. One made for the sirad nss7, the other is blank for future upgrades down the road. He's the simrad
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    Where to put B60 through hull on 226?

    I installed it this weekend. Ended up on the port side, just opposite the water pick up for the livewell which is on the starboard side. I'll have to get a finished photo. I was more concerned with documenting the actual drilling into my boat. Then it was battle with the 3M 4200 followed by...
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    How to get wires from helm up into electronics box? 226

    No, I got the wires in. If you see the red and yellow wires down to the bottom right- there is a very small opening down there that goes down to behind the helm. There's a fold of carpet in there too that that the wire plugs have to push through. Maybe it's just the way this boat was put...