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Pretty much every cockpit rocket launcher, table, fighting chair etc. has a metal base attached to the deck. The accessory of your choosing then mounts to that plate. I have 2 fishing buddies with Tiaras. both boats have a circular plate on the deck. its through bolted and sticks up about...

When I had thoughts of repowering my 265, before I sold it, I would have gone with yamaha 250's. At that time there were no suzuki dealers locally, and some question on part availability. There was also little to no info out on the newer 200hp engines from both manufacturers. The numbers...

Both Gradys I have owned have the valves/handles labeled i.e. washdown and LiveWell. I cannot help with location though. You can run the boat with the washdown valve open no problem. However, if you run with the livewell seacock open you will force feed the livewell with water and run the...

I have seen a number of 330's with the cockpit rocket launcher. The teak one pictured looks nice.

Yes, change the fuel lines. if you pull the deck plates up you have good exposure and it's a simple job. Do it on a warm day and the hoses will be easier to work with. I would also reconsider the mechanical controls. The digital controls are so much nicer. Your already spending money do...

Table saw and jig saw have been all I really needed working with starboard. Small sander to help smooth things out after cutting.

I carry similar tools, basic spare parts, filters as described above. I also have a ditch bag, epirb, plb. Plus a sea tow membership.

my 305 has a similar "foot rest" for my helm and companion chairs. I do stand on them from time to time to reach the front of the hardtop. They have held my weight so far. Years ago I got a cockpit step box for helping get in and out of the boat on the dock. It's useful both in the boat and...

Gunnel rod holders are a super easy install. I added gunnel rod holders between the 2 factory ones on my 305. I used lee flush mounts, with backing plates. You should have great access and probably will not have to move any wires. Just remember to seal the hole in the gunnel really well...

Find a local shop let then make the covers to your specs. They will make the covers and install the snaps.

galvanized save your money for other things.

Look around to see what other boats in your area are using as sea floor varies from place to place. For most of my anchoring I have used a 22# delta anchor. when we blackfish in rocker areas I switch to a cheaper 22# claw anchor. This is for my current 305. With my previous 265, I used the...

The cupholders in my 305 have drain tubes that drain onto the cockpit floor. You should be able to find the small outlets below the cupholders.

I have had good success with carver covers both on my current boat and previous grady. Was turned onto them by another member years ago. Its not a perfect fit with the high hardtop, and wide beam on the Gradys. So there is a small gap on the sides midship, however it also allows ventilation...

Check inside the anchor locker. That being said, both Gradys I have owned when you unscrew the light fixture there was plenty of slack in the wire.

I installed a garmin smart pump reactor 40 4 seasons ago. If memory serves It was a round 5k total with everything installed. I did the install myself, but had my mechanic help with a couple of the hydraulic connections. The pros far out ways the cons. It is so nice to have your hands free...

Check the pie plates in the engine well. You said you replaced the O rings, but did you re seal them too? These things have leaked on every boat I have owned.

For the genny, I use 2 gallons of AF. close the seacock open the strainer and dump the AF in, it will get sucked up and blown out the exhaust fairly quickly. You can do the A/C the same way, however I have found it to be easier and faster to use a water pump and pump 2 gallon of AF through...

You can get a lot of short hauls for 9k. Dealer ship boats will always be on the upper end of the price range. It may not be a bad idea to ask the dealership that took it in on trade, if they had sold the boat new or to the previous owner. If so, they may have maintenance records on it. I...

When i had a 265, I used to just pull up the deck plate and blow out the line when the boat was pulled for the season. This was end of November/early December in CT.