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Sorry it's taken me a while to get to the boat for pics. Getting over some minor surgery. Damn the boat was dirty. Anyway, first pic shows pie plate that dealer cut as access for starboard side deck drain hoses. This is the flat just aft of the transom door which is open and partially visible...

Sorry, but I'm stumped. I've owned Gradys from that era and they had the 1.5", threaded standpipe. It looks to me like someone replaced the factory fitting with this R.C. Marine 1/2" O.D. fitting. Doesn't seem like a 1/2" outside diameter standpipe could move much water. I googled this brand...

Congrats on the Sailfish. And welcome to the Forum!

"Was the other option to put the pie plate on the side instead of the floor? If you happen to have a picture of where the plate was installed, I would appreciate it." As I recall, no, the secondary option was a pie plate just forward of the stern door. Easier for the mechanic, but neither of...

I had the dealership replace my scupper drain hoses on my 2007 Sailfish. Figured they had done it a time or two, which they had. They had one kid who always got stuck with this job so he got pretty good at it. Much better than I could have been. Port side went pretty easily for him. On starboard...

Just about all of my boating is within a few miles of shore, in fairly warm water. So I like the idea of attaching a PLB and a strobe light to my life jacket. Or, at the very least, have it in my pocket.

We have made a number of crossings to West End and to Bimini and beyond. Once you've gained hours in the boat, I agree with others that older carbureted two-strokes shouldn't hold you back - as long as you are prepared for a Bahamas crossing. Best to go with a buddy boat. Most of the Grady...

I have replaced so many horns seemingly each year and now I'm out of wire without taking down the cabin ceiling carpet. So now this is my simple, reliable, equally loud and, most importantly, reliable horn. I love it.

FWIW, I went with a Garmin auto pilot. Not that I think they are the best auto pilot. But all else on my boat is garmin and I have run into problems with things as seemingly simple as a Standard Horizon NMEA2000 radio not talking to the Garmin network. Didn't want similar problems with a more...

I had a 258 many years ago. Repowered with a Yamaha F300. Was doing the Great Loop at the time, so dealer recommended 15.25" x 19 pitch prop since we were doing a lot of mid-range cruising. I thought the combination was great. Hole shot was good. Mid range was great. Top end was only about 44...

Short story: We were set to sea trial a 228 many years ago. The dealer just happened to also bring along a 258. We stayed 'inside' and there was a 1'-1.5' wind chop. The 258 rode significantly better. I still preferred the transom of the 228. My wife preferred the ride of the 258 and that's what...

Sean: Very helpful. The kind of post that pays for the cost of entry! ;) Tx, Rob

We owned a 258 for ten years. Had a Yamaha F250 (3.3L?) for the first five years. Put 1300 hours on it. Then put on the newer F300 for the next five years. Another 1200 hours and that engine was flawless. More importantly, it had more mid-range power. I never felt the need for more power even...

When we did the Great Loop, most marina pump-outs had a collection of various sized threaded nozzles, as does my Safe Harbor home marina. As I recall, most attendants took one look at our boat and grabbed the correct size nozzle. And I would assume that the very knowledgeable Seasick is correct...

Boat made it home. Time to unload a lot of stuff. Which mostly filled a three-row Honda Pilot with the second and third rows folded down. We were prepared to spend each night on the boat, assuming something in our planning wouldn't go according to plan. But that never happened. A first time for...

The 2007 Sailfish and other Grady's around that era use a magnet to hold the cabin door open. I haven't paid any particular attention to mine, but it still shines bright and is rust free. So I presume there to be a way to make (and buy?) magnets coated for the marine environment?

I have used Tony Stewart about twenty times for hauling my boat all over the east coast. The farthest trip was from West Palm Beach, FL to Mackinaw, Mi and it cost $5,000. Tony's number is (561) 253-4007. He has his own truck(s) (Ram 3500's) and several size trailers. He secures the boat very...

My boat is rack stored. The marina is required to remove boat plugs. Has something to do with fire sprinklers, I believe. Every few years - and I think it is inevitable - they put a boat in the water without reinstalling the plug. It is the forklift operator's responsibility to confirm. And part...

I should have added that I'm following with interest, so please keep us posted. Might help help my 'bad disc/nerve damage issue. Except I'd need the booster seat version to be able to see over the helm! Rob

Lucky: Sorry for the stroke but good for you for not letting it dictate your life. I know it poses it limitations. I have them too. Painful limitations. This getting older stuff ain't for sissies. But you're adapting to the situation you've been given. Hurray for you! Rob