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    express 265 autopilot install

    My 265 had a Simrad AP in the same location. the pump was behind the drawers to the left. The compass was mounted in the same compartment but higher up on the forward bulkhead. The compass was more easily accessible by removing the deck plate at the helm. The computer was mounted in the helm...
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    Tidal Slip Equipment

    Slip looks small for a 28 ft boat. If the boat is high and dry for 2 hours each tide cycle it is probably another 1-2 hours before you have navigable water to go in and out. timing trips is going to be a PITA. Also what happens when the boat is high and dry and tips over to the dock side ?
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    Grady 305 Express Transom Help

    In researching 305's before I bought mine, I didn't see any transom issues reported. This could be because it was a newer model with a short production run. So, there were only a small number of boats that were made and haven't had a chance to have transom issues yet. In conversations with...
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    Gunwale / Rear box height - Marlin

    Not sure on exact height, however 30 inches stick in my head from when I built a bait table for the top of the fish box. On my 305 the table is mounted on 2 inch blocks. It could probably use an additional 6-8 inches to make it a comfortable height. However it works as is. Eventually I...
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    Towing inflatable

    With a soft bottom roll up inflatable i have done a few longer runs (13-15 mi) at slow cruise speed mid 20's. I took the engine off and the dingy tracked well behind the boat.
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    Towing inflatable

    My hard bottom inflatable I will tilt the engine up(15hp). That being said a couple of time we got hit with a big wake and the engine dropped. Didn't make a big difference. If I'm towing the hard bottom its usually just to a local island a couple miles away and at slow speeds.
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    Towing inflatable

    How I do it on my 305 would probably work on your 330. I have a bridle for the front of the dingy and use a multi-colored tow line made for a towing a tube. For short distances at slow speeds I usually just cleat it off to one of the stern cleats. For longer distances at higher speeds I...
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    Fish box insulation (306 canyon)

    The rear fish box on your 306 is probably similar to the fish box on my 305. Its fairly well insulated and will hold a TON of ice. If you pack it full of ice it will be for fine 12+ hours offshore. I also throw some large frozen water bottles in to help keep it cold.
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    Adding a Windless Anchor

    Sorry cleating it off
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    Treat a Holding Tank Regularly ?

    Like everyone else said. Always use holding tank treatment. Lots of options for this. Whenever I do a pump out. I will usually do a freshwater flush then pump it out. My current boat has a freshwater head which makes a big difference in keeping it “fresh” compared to a saltwater head on...
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    Adding a Windless Anchor

    You will still need to go up to the bow to release and attach the safety clip. Additionally you will need to cleat off the anchor line/rode when setting and pulling the anchor. I cannot tell from the picture, Where do you plan on cleating it off?
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    Dual Antennas

    Probably a second VHF and/or AIS. How many VHF radios are there? if there is 2 then you have your answer.
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    2008 305 Express for sale

    You can also try Anglers edge marine. its a small fee with no commission. Bob helped me list my 265. Don't worry its a grady it will sell.
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    Anchor size for a 306 Bimini/Canyon

    The anchor is stored on the pulpit.
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    Anchor size for a 306 Bimini/Canyon

    You never mentioned conditions and bottom where you anchor which may change things. Go up to the 22 lbs. Delta. Thats What I have on my 305. You have a windless go with as much chain as you can.
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    Really cold storage?

    If the boat is properly winterized and wrapped. Then you should be fine.
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    Gulfstream fish table

    I have had people sit and stand on the lid on my 305. That lid is solid. I assume your gulfstream is similar.
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    265 Express overhead Rod holder

    On a 330 I looked at years ago, the rocket launcher was mounted under the hard top with spacers. It looked like a factory rocket launcher just mounted from the bottom side. I remember the owner saying it made it easier to get to the rods.
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    Grady White 330 express- metal transom bracket rot

    What did the fiberglass guy recommend after getting the moisture readings? I would remove the drain tubes and have a look. They probably should be replaced at this point anyway.