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    GW Gelcoat Color Matching

    I would look to using Spectrum gelcoat repair kits. They sell them for your year Grady white that is color matched. I ordered some for my 1994 Tournament for $25.00. Seemed reasonable to me and it matches up nicely. I can't tell the difference. Mind you, if your hull is badly oxidized, you...
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    Rub Rail 265 Express

    This topic has been covered several times here. Do a search for the threads. I agree with onoahimahi. Get a rag and scrub the heck out of it with acetone. Follow up with Back to Black. You may need to hit certain areas with acetone a couple of times to get it back to like new, but its not...
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    Bow Access Door for Tournament/Freedom 225?

    I would email Grady white customer service since you have not had a response. They will always respond and are VERY helpful. I bet you will get the exact dimensions of the door if you contact them. Good luck!
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    1993 Adventure Switch Panel

    Those breakers are cool. Saw mine in action for the first time over the 4th. I accidentally hit the wiper switch when my boat cover was still over the bow of the boat and the windshield. The wiper got stuck midway. Removed the boat cover and hit the switch - nothing. Wiper would not work. I...
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    Bimini for a 2006 Sprotsman 180?

    What Parthery said. Get on their website and complete the form to email them. They will email you back with a quote in about 2 days. They have the templates for 1996 Grady whites to current. They do not do pre 1996. You will have no problem with your year. But be prepared for sticker...
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    New E-Tec design to be anounced

    Love the tug-of-war videos. That would be cool to see. I also agree that black on black may be the best look for this motor. I guess the real test will be seeing one of these on a Grady White. That is going to be interesting.
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    New E-Tec design to be anounced

    I think the hammer may be in reference to how ugly this design is. I went back and looked for one in white and black, thinking that would help, but to no avail. Even that looks like crap to me. I am not knocking the functionality of the motor. I am sure mechanically it is improved. I just...
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    Potential deal on an 1999 225 Johnson Ficht. Need opinions.

    Re: Potential deal on an 1999 225 Johnson Ficht. Need opini I thought that motor was bad ju ju. I am with Seasick on this one. When I was on the market for my first Grady, I came across the exact hull I wanted with the Fitch outboard, same year, but 200 hp. I did extensive reading on this...
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    Motor Cover - Simple and Cheap Solution

    This is truly ghetto. I love it. I have been thinking of a cover since repainting my cowling, but didn't want to spend the money and pay for shipping. Perfect solution. Definitely going to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing. :D
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    How do I get keys for cabin and pump out control panel

    Wow! Awesome boat. I love the bow thrusters. Looking good!!
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    How do I get keys for cabin and pump out control panel

    I am sorry for your frustration. I know something like this eats at you, especially after spending so much money. I learned a long time ago that if you want something done right, more often than not you will have to do it yourself. I know this obviously has limits, since I cant rebuild an...
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    Bilge area storage for Sailfish

    Nice work! :goodjob I wish I had space for something like this on my 192 Tournament. Storage is an issue.
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    New Radio Needed - Any recommendations?

    NoBail, I have it mounted inside the electronics box with my Lowrance gps/depth finder combo. No issues at all acquiring a signal. I have a Grady 192 Tournament, so the electronics box is right above the steering wheel and gauges. Been using it for about 6 months and no problems at all. :D
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    ran into pier...cracked fiberglass

    Dang, you really nailed that pier. That is quite the ding. As others have pointed out, this is definitely something that can be repaired and would be worth doing as opposed to getting rid of the boat. I would start with a couple of quotes and see if your insurance will cover it (as others...
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    Electronic Box Lifter HELP!

    Your photo is not working, so I have no visual. Are you referring to the black hinges that mount on the electronics glove boxes?? If so, just use the search engine in the general discussion section and search for glove box hinges or Southco hinges. I ordered 2 new ones from amazon for about...
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    Vacuum on oil injection....is this normal?

    I can tell you that the oil injection system is not vented. I have a 1994 OMC 2 stroke and there is no venting on the VRO system. In fact, I believe air intake in the system is bad. I have never experienced the extreme vacuum you are talking about. I would say if the motor is running...
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    New Radio Needed - Any recommendations?

    Very easy swap out, as others have indicated. Power and ground, then your antenna connection. Since you have an old VHF, all of your wires should be there ready to go. I went with an icom VHF that has the built in gps. Very pleased with it. Got it on amazon. Good luck.
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    Need Advice on 1990 Tournament & all 90's Model Tournaments

    Re: Need Advice on 1990 Tournament & all 90's Model Tourname I agree with holding out for a 192 with the Sea V2 hull. I have a 1994 192 Tournament and could not be happier. I passed on a late 80s Tournament and am glad I did. I also like the euro transom design on the 192s. The older...
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    Tournament Preformance?

    I also have the 192 Tournament. It has a 200 hp Evinrude Ocean Pro on the back and handles great. Rock solid boat. I find that 4 adults is comfortable, but it can be a bit crowded with 5 adults. I have not had handling issues other than to say she doesn't track straight at really slow speed...
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    grady rot

    If you are paying to have someone do the work, then I would say it is not worth it. You are looking at 2k at least, and probably more if your problem extends beyond the transom. You can pick up an 80s 19 tournament for anywhere between 4,000 and 6,000. By the time you put all the money into...