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  1. PNW_Drifter

    228: how do you keep stuff on the dash?

    Use this Seadek Caddy: https://amzn.to/2ONLgYo For beverages, me and all my boat friends use this: https://amzn.to/3tEncGa No cans are allowed on my dash without this Toadfish. Works amazing, will hold a can horizontal on the dash.
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    New DIY Carbon Wrap Flush Mount Electronics w/ lock

    Got the idea from an old thread on this board and since I was cutting a bigger whole for my 7" Striker Plus and wrapping the acrylic with carbon wrap anyway. Thought I should add 2 stainless ubolts and order some aluminum. Back is braced but I'm not going to show it. I fully know that someone...
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    Anyone have a cockpit mounted Fish Finder?

    I'm considering mounting my old Garmin Striker in the cockpit for bottom fish and salmon. It's not really necessary but I have it anyway and sometimes the helm chair/glare/driver obstructs the helm mounted 7" unit. Anyone do it on their Grady? Maybe here on my boat. Or maybe on a fillet table...
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    How to inspect a Yamaha Outboard for mid-section exhaust corrosion?

    I just saw a mechanic on youtube fixing his 2007 F250 corrosion with JB weld. I wish we knew why some are affected. Look up on youtube if you want to see the video.
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    Sekiu Washington, on the Straits of Juan De Fuca - Salmon Fishing

    Both sides, with the right license and pre covid. I just was there this weekend catching bottom fish and a few small salmon.
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    How to inspect a Yamaha Outboard for mid-section exhaust corrosion?

    Thanks for the pic guys. It looks like this area (below) is the area you would need a bending endoscope for. Mines not that long. Maybe I'll get an iphone one, they are cheap now. Endoscope camera for iphone: $35! https://amzn.to/38eiMxA
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    265 X - flat panel dash

    I'm thinking about making custom panels with a CNC machine I have access to. Wonder if there is enough business word of mouth? Would be a side business. Let us know What NEW Wire charges for lux matte. I see there site estimates $200 - $4000, quite a range!
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    How to inspect a Yamaha Outboard for mid-section exhaust corrosion?

    Thanks for the reply seasick. I've done half of this when I bought it, had the entire motor on a pallet in my garage for 6 months with lower unit off. inspected with my Milwakie endocope, it's only 2' long. Didn't see those big corrostion marks "spots". The exhaust looked even black. But I...
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    How to inspect a Yamaha Outboard for mid-section exhaust corrosion?

    Hi guys, anyone know How to inspect a Yamaha Outboard for mid-section exhaust corrosion? It's really common on early 225hp and some 250hps. I have one, they say it's been done but who knows. I know this is a common motor on many Grady's. Thanks
  10. PNW_Drifter

    Side spreader lights

    I've seen them are hardcore fishing boats. Great to have that side light for hunting for a shrimp or crab pot in the evening too. Also docking leaving, entering etc. Lights are cheap these days!
  11. PNW_Drifter

    flush mount material

    3/8" is ideal. I have 1/2" acrylic and it's overkill. Though it's stronger than starboard. The stock Grady clear covers are 1/4.
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    flush mount material

    That's clean!
  13. PNW_Drifter

    Then I cut a big hole in the deck

    Well the cut out dimensions will vary by how ever big you want really. My hatch frame is 24x16". I can give you a template, but it is slightly smaller. but I do remember the distance between the supports Grady puts in is 27". I centered my 24" long hatch between that and the lower edge is even...
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    Cool looking new product from Garmin - Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv

    Yup very confusing. Garmin makes the Striker Sounder only that has all the sounder bells and whistles for an affordable price. It has, DV, Chirp, Side View and comes in several sizes. I just upgrade from a Striker 5 DV to a Striker 7 Plus SV so now have Side View and a bigger screen, wifi and it...
  15. PNW_Drifter

    Repower 1988 Seafarer 228 G

    Buy it, You'll be great. I hung a heavier 4 stroke on mine then another 120 lb Kicker.
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    Then I cut a big hole in the deck

    Water tank. Makes a good seat while I sanded/wired/painted. I may enlarge the water tank at some point now that I have easy access.
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    Then I cut a big hole in the deck

    For me it was very easy. I cut out the rigging tube, that only had one active wire and ran in around the front side of the space. Used plastic wire clamps so I can easily add wires in the future. No need for a rigging tube since I have a giant hatch instead. Anything you can dream of can...
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    Cut, buff, wax.

    Very nice. I've spent 3 days on mine w/ aggressive compound and it's not that shiny!. Are they wet sanding or using compound and a buffer?
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    Gulfstream

    Jeez, 300 minimum. HEAVY boat, weights more than a Grady 248. My 2 friends with with Gulfstreams have a Suzuki 350 with Dual prop, other has twin F200s.
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    Then I cut a big hole in the deck

    Ouch, ya out of my price range!