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    265 Express Owners

    Hey Glastron21 I just purchased the 265 express two weeks ago. I ran her up the coast to Long Island on a 117 mile run and burned 105 gallons. I noticed that at 3700 to 3900 rpm she would have a mind of her own and would want to lean to port and starboard. After a while I trimmed up the...
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    Purchasing 1995 30 marlin w/ twin 1998 250 yamahas

    Marlin Hey Dive Man, I purchased a 2003 GW 265 Express two weeks ago and ran her from Manasquan Inlet In NJ up to the North Shore of Long Island. If you read the "Buying a Grady" post on the forum page you can see what I wrote. Bottom line is now that I have run a Grady and own her I...
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    2008 Tuna Fishing / Fish Tails & Hudson

    Hi ALL, I recieved a "boat Warming " gift today for a buddy of mine. They are the Williamson (http://www.williamsonlures.com) live series trolling lures. I have two mackeral, four ballyhoo, two mullet, and one tiny tuna. These lures really look like the real thing. Would anyone have any...
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    2008 Tuna Fishing / Fish Tails & Hudson

    Hi Tim, The 265 is new to me relative to running the Canyons as I have been fishing my buddy's 47 Viking over the years. I am acutely aware of the limitations of the 265 and really appreciate your reienforcing this thought process. We may not get out very much because I will not go if the...
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    2008 Tuna Fishing / Fish Tails & Hudson

    Hey Guys, Thanks very much for this feedback. What are your thoughts on having a single side band radio on board when heading to the edge? I currently have a Standard VHF and a Furuno 3000 VHF both equiped with the DSC feature. I know alot of the big boats out of Schinnicock eg: Hot Potatoe...
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    2008 Tuna Fishing / Fish Tails & Hudson

    Now that the new boat is home and in the yard I am preparing for the season. In August and September I plan on doing some fishing on the edge and wanted to gain a bit more knowledge than I have about offshore trolling lures and techniques. I have bought the hardware, rods, reels, charts...
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    Buying a Grady

    Buying a Grady / Sea Trial / DONE DEAL !!! Hi Tom, The dealer did not tell me about the battery's in terms of what position they should be in. I will check this today. I am having the boat hauled and put in my yard until April 1st when my slip in Schinnicock will be ready. I bought a Furuno...
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    Buying a Grady

    Buying a Grady / Sea Trial / DONE DEAL !!! Hi Folks, The issue with the motor was the dealer forgot to attach the ground wire on the battery. Problem Fixed. I want to send a BIG thank you to all that have responded and made suggestions,coments and the heads up on the tabs was right on...
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    Buying a Grady

    Buying a Grady / Sea Trial Well, Yesterday the wife and I went to preform the sea trial. The dealer had the boat put in the water and here how it goes... The port motor started right up but the starboard motor just clicked and buzzed. We switched batteries and same result. Click, click buzz...
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    Ring Free / Synthetic Oil ???

    Hi Guys, Can you folks help me out with a question? I have asked the dealer if it's necessary to use Ring Free in the 4 stroke motors. I always used the stuff on my last boat but it has a 200 Yamaha 2 stroke. Dealer tells me it's a wise move to use it with 4 strokes as well. Also, Dealer...
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    Buying a Grady

    2003 Yamaha 225 / 4 stroke motors 160 hours Hi Guys, Can you folks help me out with a question? I have asked the dealer if it's necessary to use Ring Free in the 4 stroke motors. I always used the stuff on my last boat but it has a 200 Yamaha 2 stroke. Dealer tells me it's a wise move to use...
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    Buying a Grady

    Hi Folks, I placed a down payment on a 2003 GW 265 express / twin 225 Yamaha 4 srtokes last weekend. Several years back I owned a 215 Aquasport walkaround. I have the sea trial and closing this weekend. The dealer tells me that this Grady will be a completely different experience form the...