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As a general question, what would an expected life span of a Grady hull be? Assuming that you don't undertake a project and replace stringers, transoms, etc, properly maintained of course. Obviously it can be infinite, if you pour money into it. There seems to a number of mfg's that offer...

Does anybody know what size (part number) the hydraulic assist arm (or whatever you call it) is on the starboard side passenger seat locker is? One of those items I have on list to take care of on the off-season, but boat was wrapped without a door. Looking to wait as long as possible before...

I thought I would throw this out to see if anyone has gone down this road. I have an 04 265express which I keep on a mooring. Initially I thought I would be doing an occasional overnight with the wife on it, she prefers whatever hotel is nearby. SO - the fridge that is in the boat now, does...

I had purchased a B164 tilted element transducer for my 2004 Express over the winter and just started to scope out where to put it. I pulled the rear hatch yesterday, thinking I would have real easy access but no dice. The thru hulls for the raw water and live well, and their flanges take up...

Has anyone put one in? Boat is buried with snow right now, but if I remember correctly, access in the bilge is not too bad if you pull the rear hatch up? Any tips on best location?

I just picked up a heading sensor and the place I thought it would work won't. Does anybody have any suggestions?

I currently have about 200' of rode on my 265. I'm typically in 200-300 ft of water,so would like to buy a longer rode. The question is how much line can be held before the windlass starts binding up?

I know I have seen some post regarding breaking the screws off the switch panels when removing them. Seeing how I now only have 2 good screws left on both the panels I would like to drill out the old "flat t-nuts" and replace them. Does anyone know what you call the inserts? I thought they...

I am going nuts trying to figure out what hub kit I need to get for a set of Mercury Offshore Props I just picked up off eBay for my 265Express. I am not sure if it really as simple as just getting the "Yamaha Hub kit" 835274Q 1. Which I thought it was - until I read this "Please note the kits...

I am starting to explore new props for my 265Express/F225's Right now I am running 17" ss props (It is odd that 17 is the only marking on the props, so I am not sure what they are). Right now I am getting about 1.4mpg @ 4000rpms / max rpms over 6000, and in any sort of swell a good deal of...

I have an 04 265Express and had to get behind the switch and gauge panel. I broke just about every screw that I did not strip getting them off. It seems like the nut inserts where aluminum, and the screws SS, they were in there like no ones business. I even spun a few of the inserts. I...

Picked up a new to me 04 265Express with the F225's and was thinking about futzing with the setup for better fuel economy. Right now I believe I have the standard set up (SS 17" I believe) and am getting ~19gph @ 4000 rpm's and around 32 MPH- I have obviously figured out this varies a lot...

I have just picked up a remote spotlight which was way over due for my 265Express - but the remote for requires a 2 1/8" hole cutout for it. I can't seem to find a place to mount it. I have the standard gauge package with the trim tabs just ahead of the throttles, the windlass controls and...

I will be storing my boat in the off season at the house this year. What do I need for a 254 Express? I have seen a bunch on craigs list which are described a power boat stands- is that really all there is to it? I know there are different heights, but I have also seen some that are different...

Has anyone with a 265 Express tapped into the freshwater system- for freshwater at the transom? I know 20 gallons will go quick, but I am at a mooring and would like something, rather than nothing. I looked at schematic, and it seems like it "should" be pretty easy. Tap in at the cockpit...

I just picked up a new ride and have noticed that VHF that came with the boat (in the radio box under the T Top) seems to pick up static on each of the radar sweeps and whenever I hit the trim button. Is there a filter or something which I should install somewhere to prevent this? Or is this...

Just getting the feel for my new ride and whereas this is my first twin, I am trying to figure out if I should believe the tach or the engine synch gauge on the fuel flow - there seems to be a diff of about 100 rpms when the gauge says synch- They are F225's 2004

I just brought home my new to me 04 265Express last night- Had a great ride in 2-4's which the boat handled awesome. But, I think I found my first gripe with this model. Those pop-up cleats look awesome, but are real difficult to get the loop of the line through the middle of the horn on the...

Hey there- Getting ready to pick up my new to me 265Express and was going to order some graphics for the transom. Does anybody know about how much room I am working with there? The boat is not real local to me so I can not just go down and measure. Also any suggestions on colors /fonts that...

I just had my offer accepted on a 2004 GW265 Express. I am pretty excited to get through the survey and get going. Motors are relatively low hours 280ish F225's. Is there anything specific I should be looking for as far as common issues with this model? I am told this is the place for all...