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    Removing Stripes From My Grady

    I have purchased replacement striping material, at this point the plan was to remove and compound the hull sides. If the discoloring is too much then I could install new stripes.
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    Removing Stripes From My Grady

    I have an 84 223, I am looking to remove the stripes, and may or may not replace them, that can be determined at a later date after the hull sides are buffed out. I know there are several threads on this, but my stickers appear to be very hard (I assume original). What methods are best to...
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    Complete Rewire Time

    Let me think through this 2awg ground +/- (I moved starboard battery under console, you wouldn't need this) 6awg pos- Power from battery switch to main fuse panel 6awg neg- power from switch to main fuse panel (7)14awg- Blue Anchor Light, 2 Brown for (2) bilgepumps, 2 pink- fuel senders 2 red...
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    Complete Rewire Time

    I rewired my 84 grady white 223 in the better part of 3 weekends. I also relocated the fuse panels to the back side of the bulkhead where you can see whats going on if you have an issue versus the factory that placed it right under the helm where it couldn't be reached and every time I went in...
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    Installing transom xducer - help

    I would personally get some screws a little shorter, maybe 1 3/4 to 2in as the 3in will likely go all the way through the inner and outer layers of fiberglass. The most important thing is to make sure you seal the holes correctly to avoid water intrusion. If possible I would drill the pilot...
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    Battery Size & Brand for 228 Seafarer

    I run Interstate batteries in my boat. Specifically the Group 24m-xhd. I just replaced a pair that was 6+ years old because one finally gave up the ghost. The other still tests good and is in my shop as a spare...
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    Getting ready to install my new fuel tank

    I have got to ask, how did you get the line in? I could not see any feasible way of doing it without cutting out the floor under the helm. My fill line appears to go through the stringer near the helm then snake through no less than 2 additional bulkheads making sharp turns at each one. I...
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    Getting ready to install my new fuel tank

    I have my floor covers pulled up as on my 1984 Grady White Tournament 22 as I type. I have 2x4's galore under my floor hatches, and some homemade bracing which tells me next winter I will be learning to fiberglass and re-coring both covers. I am curious if you don't/cant use PT (which I now...
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    Getting ready to install my new fuel tank

    I have my floor covers pulled up as on my 1984 Grady White Tournament 22 as I type. I have 2x4's galore under my floor hatches, and some homemade bracing which tells me next winter I will be learning to fiberglass and re-coring both covers. I am curious if you don't/cant use PT (which I now...
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    What was last year for tournament with I/O motor

    I have a 1984 Tournament 223 and just clicked through the catalog, looks like they made an I/O in the 19 and 22 in 1984. You could go to the link and download some later catalogs and see when they may have discontinued the I/O option. I do not think you are going to find anything I/O with the...
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    Outriggers on Tournament 223????

    Does anyone have gunnel mount outriggers on a Tournament 223 with a Bimini top? If so can you post some pictures of mounting and rigging. I would also like to hear your comments on using them and how well they function. Let me know, Tim
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    Rub Rail

    Did they still have the Navy color? Last I looked you could only get the correct style in Black or White (was a few years back). Also if you dont mind me asking, how much did it set you back? I have an older hull and have considered replacing the rubrail. Could sure use it, but then again it is...
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    '80s Tournament 225 Drain Hose ...

    Just curious what you figured out? I have an 84 223 and would be interested to know about your project. How did you know the hose needed replacing? Let me know, Tim
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    Boat lift- Recommendation Low profile, MD,DE or NJ

    I have had an IMM lift for about 5 years and have been nothing but pleased with it. Haven't done a bit of maintanence since I had it installed. I have a 4post 10k limit lift with the GEM wireless remote. I keep a tournament 223 on it. I did pay close to 10k installed and however tha intcluded...
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    heating the 204c cabin

    Your best bet is either going to be a power inverter and a small electeric space heater or a catalytic portable space heater. It runs on propane, but is safe for use inside tents, so a boat should be similar. A google search on either will yield many reuslts. -Tim
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    Rear Bilge access hatch on older Tournament 223?

    I have a 1984 Grady-White 223 and I was wondering if anyone knows the size of the rear panel you can remove to access the bilge area. I would simply measure it on my boat however it is not currently available. (3hrs away) and I am shopping for a replacement hatch which is easier to open on ebay...
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    rub rail replacement

    I was told by a few dealers that the navy OEM rubrail had been discontinued since grady has now switched over to premolded rails onall thier boats mostly with stainless inserts. The grady dealer, which was also a parker dealer reccomended aparker rubrail kit which would be identical, only...
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    GW support times slowing down? GW future??

    I have called them twice in the past two weeks, and both times I went straight from the operator to the person I needed to answer my questions. I actually just called them yesterday around 3:00 and was very suprised that someone was able to answer my questions right then even on a Friday. I...
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    A Chip in the transom-hull

    photo link doesn't work....
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    Copass Replacement.... Which one?

    I have a 1984 Grady White Tournament 223. It has a flush/flat mount compass which looks identical to this: I want to replace it, not because it doesn't function, but because the glass is getting hazy and it is starting to show its age. The boat is 2hrs from me. Does anyone know if the...