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    Replacing floor drains on a 282 Sailfish

    Most you have to cut a hole or two. My glass guy wanted to go thru the hull itself and has done a few this way, I haven't done it yet because cutting the hull doesn't feel right!
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    1995 Grady White 272 Sailfish "Floating Transom Cap" excessive movement

    Get a good glass shop to have a look at it. Likely some damage but left as-is it will get much worse.
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    Lay Out Outriggers

    Base = Mount. I guess you could do that or just leave em folded back.
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    Checked out a Freedom 415 yesterday.... still don't get it

    I kinda feel the same way about the entire bow riding line. If I was going to buy that style boat, I wouldn't buy a Grady. I'd get a lower tier boat and pocket the money. That being said, all boats are a compromise so buy and spend what you want.
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    Lay Out Outriggers

    I think I'd keep the bases and remove the poles and store if you have the room. As stated, if you sell it, it would be a negative not to have the poles. The side wishbone mounts fold up tight and the center rigger is out of the way. Who knows, you may get into fishing as some point.
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    Seat Bushing?

    Maybe check with GW Cust Service. They may field this question a lot as it is a plastic wear item.
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    2005 Gulfstream

    When they drop the lowers they will use a borescope and be able to go up the mid section and determine condition. The coating on the exhaust parts is black. Coating failure or corrosion will be easily seen (bright aluminum). I'd do it for piece of mind or just roll the dice and don't worry...
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    Grady 1988 204c potential restoration

    Good project boat to save.
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    VHF Antenna removal

    Great. I'm already on the hard there. Near the showroom.
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    VHF Antenna removal

    Nice. I'm on the south shore as well. Good luck with the refresh.
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    What's it worth???

    Sorry thought you were buying. Then it's worth $111K!
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    Patching old mounting holes?

    You can get fiberglass strands or make your own. Mix with resin and work into the holes. Could try MarineTex on top to finish and look for a matching gelcoat to brush on.
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    How many degrees radar wedge needed for 2006 Gulfstream Hardtop .

    I used 7.5 degree wedges for my outriggers. Not sure how the Marlin translates to your boat though. Might be good to play with wood until you get something that works and then see what you can find on the web.
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    Joining the list of Grady owners who have to repower or give it away…

    If the hull is in good shape, the boat fits your needs, fuel tanks ok or better yet replaced I'd repower. Anything you buy will depreciate faster and likely cost you more. The tanks and motors are the big items if the hull is decent.
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    What's it worth???

    $11K. Almost a 40 year wooden hull boat. Get a survey and pay attention to coring, stringers and most of all transom.
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    ? on wiper

    ANCO makes the replacement rubber that will fit. Bring one to a local parts store and they can match it for you. You can get stainless steel arms with new blades if you want them but $.
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    Hatch Hinges - 265 Express (but probably common across a lot of models)

    I'd grab a beer of two and search through the Southco website. GW uses a lot of common parts. You may find it fairly easily.
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    damage under gunwales

    The layers look well wetted with resin. I wouldn't be worried, but I'd let GW know. The QC people may have to slap some folks around a bit....
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    Fischer panda generator

    I'd go online and get the manual for the model you have. It may be a 4200. I've changed the starter in the past but let the dealer do the oil and winterization.