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    Fog outboard yes/no

    I live in Cullowhee, down the mountain about 20 minutes north of Cashiers. Thanks for the tips on the benefits of fogging.
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    Water Smells In Freshwater Tank:

    We use our freshwater system mainly to rinse off from snorkeling and such or when we are trolling it's nice to cool off with a quick spray to the face and head and neck. I treat it like I treat my camper water holding tank. Winterize it with rv antifreeze and in the spring flush it all out with...
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    Fog outboard yes/no

    I live in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. It gets cold here. I may be in the wrong or just ignorant in regards to these matters. This is my 15th winter and I have yet to fog any of my outboard motors. I have had F150,F25 ,3.3 liter F250 and now 4.2 F250. Every spring they start right up...
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    Roughest Seas You’ve Endured - Seafarer 228?

    Perhaps you are correct. I have seen the sea go from relatively calm to a tempest when a severe thunderstorm blow across Key Largo with 60 knot straight line winds. I was in my old Grady 192 dual console when it happened. NOAA weather radio said the storm was heading from the Everglades to...
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    Who do you have your boat insured through?

    USAA - Progressive . Love them. when my new Yamaha motor was stolen after just 8 hours of time they stepped up and replaced it. Great service .Good rates .
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    Daves Trailer Sales and Venture Trailers WARNING!

    I am curious as to what the trailer looks like in full side view and from the axles back to the Stern. how does the boat fit the entire trailer ? Many then guage by that the larger issue driving the tongue failure .The bunks should be carrying most of the load . I suspect you know this. The...
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    New grady model?

    that's the king of the sand bar queens ! Straight up I would take that boat in a heart beat if I had coin to buy one. Maybe in 20 years I can pick a used one up for a few hundred Gs . . my guy says there has to be cabin space under that deck.
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    Roughest Seas You’ve Endured - Seafarer 228?

    I have fished 4-6 in the Keys before and trolling with some water coming over the bow sometimes .lol. In the Bahamas off of Abacos and it was blowing in June. we fished in some big swells where when I was in the trough my hardtop was below the top of the next wave. they were ocean swells...
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    New 1996 Grady White Islander 268 with twin 200 V6 Mercs

    There is a decent probability you will be replacing the fuel tanks. The aluminum tanks do oxidize and wear thin with holes over time . Enjoy the project ..Sometimes working on the boat is the best time I spend and sometimes it's frustrating. lol.
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    Life...

    Enjoy it brother. Have a grand adventure. All I know about Thailand is from the Hangover II movie. lol. Maybe ask Allan if wants to go with you? lol. I don't know about the rest of you guys, but Lee send pictures here every now and again. it looks like a beautiful place . also, here is to...
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    My New Soon To Be Fishing Partner

    congrats! Enjoy every moment of it.
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    You Can Call Me Captain Beefheart

    on the other are you saying I can get bovine penile sheath and have a transplant? You know I could get into the adult film entertaining industry with an implant! brown chicken brown cow! do a few films and bam, I am getting a Marlin or maybe Express 330!
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    You Can Call Me Captain Beefheart

    wonderful news! Congrats on the new valve! Here is to a speedy recovery!!! if you start mooing or growing udders you might want to ask Mayo for a primate valve replacement or maybe a frog? Can't wait to see you fishing pictures in October!
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    The Walk Around Cuddy R.I.P.

    I love my 228 and I would love to be able to buy a NEW Sailfish or Marlin. There are a number of 228s cruising around Key Largo. I see a number of walks there. Maybe there will be a resurgence of the walk around. Part of Grady's problem is they built a great 22 footer that I bought new and I...
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    Covid update

    Yeah, we had 11 people in the Keys and 9 got it. I was doing pretty well but when I got back to NC my doctor was concerned about pneumonia. Sure enough. I spent 10 days in Mission in Asheville. They were great . I am home recovering,still on oxygen . I am hoping to not need it within the...
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    Covid update

    Sending prayers your way.
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    Getting over COVID

    Hi Crazy, I went on vacation to the Florida Keys at the beginning of August. All I got was a t shirt and the entire family got Covid. I spent 10 days in the hospital.. I had 5 rounds of remdemsivere and 14 days of steroids. I laid prone for 7 days straight. I am home now, day 5. Hang in there...
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    Last of the 228

    I am a Key Largo myself . I like the reefs here for snorkeling and I still can run to the Islamorada Humps too with relative ease .
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    Last of the 228

    Love me some new boat VOCs!!! Congrats on the boat. I am in the Florida Keys with my 228. Great Keys boat of you ask me. I see many here. You will love the boat.
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    Freedom 205 / 215

    When it comes to boats 24 feet or less in my opinion Grady makes /made some of the best out there. I had a 192 and I think that was the best 19 foot boat on the water. I am biased but I think the seafarer is one of the best 22 footers on the water too. They are one of the few builders to build...