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    Stupid Question??

    Hey, this may be a very stupid question but I'll post anyway. Is it possible to purchase a boat insurance policy for only half of the year. Because the other half the boat is on the rack and I would definitely assume any risk there. Lemme know.
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    NEW Yamaha Black Aluminum Propeller

    I always kept it as a backup but never mounted or used it. Comes complete with washer kit. Free US shipping $99
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    If anyone need uphostery.....

    I'm just going to throw this out there but I found this woman who works out of her home (Greenwich, Stamford, CT area) and she does upholstery. She has done a bunch of intricate cushions for my home windows and she does boat as well. Uses top notch materials and she has the proper equipment as...
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    Need Insurance Recommendation

    I'm in New England/Connecticut and I hate GEICO Maybe it's just me but customer service is terrible and it's a 10% increase every year despite 18 years of no claims. Suggestions?
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    Windshield Wiper Question

    Do I have to buy the whole mechanism or just the rubber insert or something else?? It's a 16 inch wiper from a 228
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    How do you take this apart??

    It's the head of the freshwater nozzle. It's sticky and I've tried soaking it. How do you get to the insides??
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    Hull Decals

    Where do I get hull decals??
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    Battery Lock Knobs.

    Hard to find. They are available lok-knobs.com These are great
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    Canvas help needed

    I'm going to need to replace the entire set of canvas on my 228 with hardtop. I seem to remember A&J was the place to call but they have a few locations? I'm in no rush as long as it's done by April. Who should I contact? Thank You...
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    228 Scupper Question

    Every year I replace the 3 black rubber scuppers on the back of my 228, One is for the bait-well and the other 2 are the port and starboard deck drains. This year the boatyard launched my boat before I had a chance to install them so there are no scuppers installed at all. My port and starboard...
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    Looking for new set of canvas enclosure for 228

    any idea where to get a new set? I can put the snaps on....
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    Boat Insurance

    Other than GEICO (and I am not a fan) can anyone suggest good insurance for a 23 foot Grady used summer months in CT?
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    228 motor bracket paint question...

    As a winter project I am reconditioning my swim platform on my 2003 228. when I took it off the calk between the platform and the top of the motor bracket revealed areas of bare metal. Aluminum I believe. I'm looking for recommendations to paint (beige I believe) the motor bracket. Any suggestions?
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    Need fuse/breaker help

    Can anyone tell me the amp rating on the push button breaker on the top of the bilge switches??
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    228 windshield help needed

    I have a 2003 - 228 and on the windshield there is a black aluminum separator rail between the 2 side windows (pics attached). This black aluminum seperator is very corroded at this point. If there any way to easily remove this aluminum bar? Looks like just philips head screws on the top frame...
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    Vinyl Lux 355

    Does anyone remember Vinyl Lux 355 ? I found it was excellent to rejuvenate my blue rub rail. I believe it was discontinued about 10+ years ago. Gotta love ebay.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/254509782483
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    Need insurance recommendations

    I have a 14 year old 228 in Connecticut and Boat US insurance (GEICO). Usually goes down a few dollars every year. this year it went up $100 for no aparent reason. Have not made a claim in 13 years. While I am looking for more reasonably priced insurance I would want to know that they will...
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    Need Trim Tab Hydraulic Advice

    Seems that the pistons off the transom are leaking fluid a bit. It's a 2003 Grady 228 so I guess it time to replace. I'm above average techie but smart enough to have a professional when appropriate. Any advice?
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    Need Windshield Wiper Help

    I have a 2003 226 and need to replace the wiper blade. I believe it measure 16 inches or slightly less but I can't seem to find a replacement blade. All the blades now are plastic and have different mounting configurations. Any suggestions? pics attached...
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    Fuel Polishing-Worth it?

    I have a single 92 gallon tank on a 13 year old Grady 228. I have never tried to clean out the fuel tank. Is it worth it? Advisable? Or let sleeping dogs lie?