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    2005 Kenwood KDC wiring question.

    Im attempting to add a Bluetooth receiver to my old radio. The KDC wiring diagram shows: - Red is ignition - Yellow is power There is a second plug that has a blue and white wire that is labeled Grady White, a black, and a red. I'm thinking this has something to do with the wired remote, but...
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    Chair or bean bag for the bow?

    My wife loves to lay-out and soak up the sun. Aft deck is too low and she can't get enough air on hot days. I'm wondering if anyone has had luck with a marine bean bag placed in the walk around between the anchor locker and cabin? I'm thinking of checking out what West marine has at the store...
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    Anyone tried this with your windshield canvas?

    I lost my 3 piece windshield canvas. I'm thinking of having a 2 piece done to replace it to reduce zippers and visibility obstructions. My question is, has anyone used a semi rigid clear for the front panels? The thought of window like clarity is appealing, especially on cold days. The 270...
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    Got a 2003-2005 270 Islander?

    If you have one of these boats with hardtop and enclosure, I need a measurement from you. Somehow I either misplaced or someone in my house threw out 2 of my 3 front panels. I have the center , but the 2 corner panels are gone. I need to have some new ones made. Thank you!
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    New Grady debut at the end of the month. Big, little, or in-between?

    My bet is not big based on the saturation of the boating market. What does your crystal ball say?
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    Wash down pump :o(

    My Sure flow pump didn't work when I got the boat a few years ago. I had planned to buy another and replace it over the winter, but then thought I should check the pump 1st before buying another. I pulled the pump and took it apart. It looked new in and out. I bench tested it and it spun up...
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    Crappy situation part 2. You won't believe this!

    You all might have seen my 2 other posts about my holding tank and head. Every time I think I have it fixed, I find out I don't. I finally pulled the floor up. I pulled the tank sensor out and the tank was 100% full despite pumping it out a week ago! Yamaha's make oil, my holding tank makes...
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    Different grades of enclosure material?

    After getting my hard top back on, I decided to see if the old curtains would still work. To my surprise, they still fit, but are a 6 out of 10 for wear. I honestly don't think they were ever used because the snaps don't line up with anything, but they were rolled up on the hardtop for most of...
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    Who has worked this hard for a hardtop?

    My boat has come full circle in the past 3 years. When I bought the boat 3 years ago, it had the hardtop. My garage only had a 10' door, so it had to come off. I hated to do it and was chastised for the move, but it had to be done. Thanks to a generous forum member, I was gifted a full Bimini...
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    Is it time for a Grady transom "sticky"?

    No ill intent by this proposal, but is it time for a Grady transom sticky? Or "What to look for when buying an older Grady"? Seems like we have on average 2 threads a week on this subject. Not that I want to hide anything, but it isn't helping the brand or our resale. It would be similar to...
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    Almost makes you want to buy a spare tire...

    ...even if you don't have a trailer!
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    3 batteries to 2

    I'm likely going to be replacing a battery or 3 this off season. The boat is set up with the standard GW 3 battery system for twins and 2 switches. I'm considering going to a dual purpose LiFePo chemistry from Ionic. If I do this I'm also considering going from 3 batteries to 2. The 2x 100 ah...
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    Removing fish hook from your finger

    Stuck myself badly today for the 1st time ever. Went entirely through my middle finger. Check out the video on you tube. The technique is actually what the ER used and I could have done it offshore and saved my day and expense. I would advise numbing with ice 1st.
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    Black water - why in the world would this happen?

    My 270 holding tank issues still aren't over. Last year we couldn't pump out the holding tank and ended up sucking out the float switch. After clearing that out of the line, all the the ick came out. Fast forward to the present: only 2 people used the head this year - just water. Both opened...
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    2005 Islander with new df200 ap's and magical props

    I started out with Solas (Suzuki) L3 Plus 15 ⅝ x 23 props. Traction was awful. I could only get them to bite if the engines were 100% tucked in. I could only slightly trim out before they would lose bite unless I was +35 mph. Sent them back to Ken at Prop Gods. He suggested Mercury Eco Enertia -...
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    Engine trim with batteries off?

    My old f150's had zero power with batteries off. The new Zukes have been set up to allow for the trim/tilt to work, but all else is off. Is that typical for all engines these days? Aside from someone accidentally hitting a button, is there any issue here?
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    Easter bunny came early

    Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo
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    Possibly the dumbest question ever asked on GG?

    Every man has to make his mark. Here I go: If my f150's are manufactured in 10/04, does that make them 04 or 05 models? I ask for a couple reasons. When I look up parts, the models only show up on parts diagrams as 05. It's possibly other sites might show data for 04, but I haven't seen it...
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    Crappy situation - update!

    The PO of my boat claimed he never used the head. I assumed the holding tank must be empty. I've had some issues with backflow into the bowl, but I have not yet checked the joker vavle. I know the system has at least a gallon or 2 of water in it. Went to pump the tank (vacuum system) out and...