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Greetings, haven't been here in a while:) the original windlass, a 2002 lewmar finally failed this weekend. any ideas on replacement or upgrades? what about the free fall models? the lewmar 700 sport fish? the reviews are not that good. i know you cant always go by those...

Greetings. I think its time. I bent the prop on the port motor pretty bad this weekend. Sea Hag marina straightened it to get us through the weekend but I stated we need a new prop. I agree. the boat is crabbing now. took 200 rpm difference to get it to track straight Questions: 1. -...

Greetings, its time to change or upgrade the boarding ladder/platform. What is the best choice, or best solution? I don't mind cutting, drilling, etc, if I can have a better set up. 2002, 265 express. thanks, dale

I just finished some of the paint work.

Greetings. I just ordered a Garmin xHd18 radar. Its going on a 2002, 265 express. is it necessary to mount the antenna on a mount, or can I go straight to the roof? this is a trailered boat, so height is a bit of an issue. main question is, will the raised section of the hard top...

My current autopilot is unreliable. getting my autopilot to work at my level of expectation can be more problem and hassle than what is worth. all i want is for a little time away from the helm to get a beverage, or 2, maybe a snack, or take a leak. I'm not asking for anything big like docking...

Question? I'm just getting started in off shore fishing. should i spend money on a radar, or a satellite receiver with weather radar first?? what is the best investment? or bang for the buck? the boat is a Grady White, 265 express, a Garmin 4212 plotter. thanks Dale

For those of you have a full enclosure, do you ever wish it was different? I'm going to attempt to build a set for my 265 express. I dont have anything to go by, so I'm open for suggestions. If anyone has strata glass or high end vinyl, do you think is it worth the additional cost? Do you...

hey. what's better? I just had both shocks on the fish box fail. I left the lid open for a couple of weeks. came back and they had lost all pressure. the other wet boxes "sink, and live well" were closed. the shocks on those lids are fine. was that a coincidence? thanks, dale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a8RrdrzLXw Putting the big girl to work again. 2002, 265 Express, F225s. Its 38 degrees. suns coming up behind us. Were about 12 miles out of Steinhatchie Fl, heading 40. 1 to 2 foot chop. 30/32 mph, 22/24 fuel burn. the son-in-law and a 10 year old are...

greetings. Has anyone ever mounted additional rails on the hardtop? My thoughts are additional storage areas for bulky, lightweight stuff, like bean bags? Thanks, dale

Greetings. 2002, 265 express. I'm struggling with the edges of the hard top and other similar edges that are mildewed. any advice for "safe removal the future prevention appreciated" Dale

Greetings. just installed some LED lights, and removed the microwave for more storage. 2002 265 express. Dale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV40fGQJxZM

see video below. Not the wife:) you can see what she is doing. She could be preparing tackle or something :shock: . Anyway, we were heading out 40 miles off Steinhatchee Fl. for some pink mouth/reef fish. "we loaded up." The gulf was stirred up this weekend because of a tropical...

the anchor not self lauching has a been a bit of an issue for me since i baught the boat 9 months ago. I wish i had done this 9 months ago. I spent about 350 bucks on the lewmar mached set. roller and anchor. I used the boat this weekend and it worked every time, without a hickup. see the...

Greetings. I just baught a 2002, 265 express, with f225s this year. I really like it. the more i use it better the better it gets. the wife and i have slept over 3 times this year, and will do it more this fall. "mine has A/C" My original desire was a 282? the reason was, i want the...

enough said:)

2002 265 express. quick question. the roof light "or anchor light" only works with the rocker switch in the lower position. "sorry my lables are worn out" The roof light does "not" come on when the switch is in the foward or nav position. Both starbord and port lights on the bow work...

2002 265 express with F-225s. 600 hours. Everything is original. I pulled the lower units “feet” to change the water pumps. I was curious about the corrosion issues on the motors based on reading here. I did not suspect any issues with mine because of the diligent flushing and service...

greetings. 2002, 265 express with 2002 f225s with 600 hours. this weekend both motors started fine. left the dock at idle speed. 5 min in, one motor shut down. 5 seconds later the second motor shut down. Had 3/4 fuel in the main tank and 1 dot in aux. I was in the main position on both...