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    Fisher panda generator

    Here’s a pic of FP dealers from FP’s website. Looks like there’s only 1 in NJ. Not sure if feasible for you, but when I needed a Panda gen serviced I found who had the service contract for our local Coast Guard station and ended up hiring a tech from them. Glad I did, as it was quite challenging...
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    Who makes the rocker switch covers?

    New Wire is local to me. Had them do an entire dash panel and it turned out awesome. They can laser etch whatever you want on switch covers. Get the plastic tool to get them off the switch body, too.
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    Yamaha new outboard

    New F350 from what I’ve read, but maybe not a V8. Wonder if they’re turbo/supercharging the 4.2l..
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    Companion bench rebuild

    Looks like the little girl is headed to tell Mommy that Dad’s working on the dining room table again!:)
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    What’s in your on board tool box?

    Reading glasses :cool:
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    Grady Express 360

    Congrats! Need some pics!
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    Parts Vu?

    Previously had good experience with them until I had to return a basic Yamaha oem part(non-electrical). They issued a rma #, I sent it back at my expense, then said it was non-returnable and shipped it back to me. Certainly an easy CC charge dispute but not worth my time. I’m sure they won’t...
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    Engine trim with batteries off?

    I installed a Noco Genius 5X2 on my current boat due to great performance on two previous boats. I got 5 years out of a pair of Interstate lead/acid batteries using a Noco charger and only swapped them out when I felt I was on borrowed time.
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    Helm Master Ex Joystick install

    No personal experience, but from reading elsewhere the model/capability of the ECM at the helm is critical. Not sure if links to other forums are ok to post here… Sent you a pm, I think…:cool:
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    Battery Charger Circuit Breaker

    I’ve had NOCO Genius in my last 3 boats. No issues.
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    New Grady owner...

    They do, indeed. Sales tax is capped @ $500, which is nice, but to register it you have to pay personal property tax first. To give you an example of their out of whack valuations, they valued the hull alone, without engine, @ $140k for a Freedom 215!!! That doesn’t count the engine, which is...
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    Radar for 2023 285 Freedom

    I had a Garmin 18HD3 on a Back Cove and was happy with it. Check Garmin’s site of compatibility with your existing chartplotter, although they’re pretty much good with anything above the echomap series.
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    GW 235 options

    I would order the bow and tonneau covers. My 215 is lift-kept and I have those two. Need to make sure you can get off the boat after fastening the tonneau cover at the stern.
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    Removing cupholder

    “Debond Comapny, Marine Formula” https://marineformula.com/
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    Removing cupholder

    If it does have a drain hole, or enough room to drill a hole through the bottom, you could improvise similar to a gear puller with a 6” bolt, a few washers and a spanner. Spanner could be made of wood with a hole for the bolt. Bolt and big washer underneath,spanner above, tighten nut from up...
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    Removing cupholder

    Tap it out from underneath after running a razor knife around the top lip. It likely has a drain line under there too.
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    Captains chair for Dual console

    I ordered twin helm chairs instead of the normal port side lounge set up. The seats themselves have bolsters. The pedestals have adjustment forward/back and height. The height adjustment comes in handy when there’s a passenger seated in the bow in front of the helm. Edit: the pedestal is made...
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    Garmin 943xsv on sale at West Marine

    I found a 12” ecomap at Bass Pro on sale for my current boat that included a GT54. May want to check their sales. The ClearVu and SideVu features are pretty cool bit the echo series are suited for shallow waters. I think it’s 350 watts which should reach 200’ depth, maybe, but suited my needs. I...
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    We are new Grady White owners. We bought a 1978 Nassau 212-C.

    Welcome and thank you for your service! Just south of you in Charleston and looking forward to following your project. Cool boat!
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    Covers without factory snaps

    As many have said, drill pilot hole then chamfer depth beyond gel coat thickness. As to the cover itself and assuming you’re working with Sunbrella, I use a pencil soldering iron to make the snap hole in the fabric. It sears the threads together similar to the end of a docking line.