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Great looking 265 and the new enclosure. My 2001 Grady 265 is needing a new enclosure soon. Wondering if Sparky could make one without sizing on location here in San Francisco. Good choice keeping her!

Good tip! I’ve gotten used to hearing the pump do it’s thing underway, but less noise would be better. The noise deadening mat cover I made lowered noise about 50%.

I used a high pressure pipe thread sealant from Home Depot. Think it was around $10. Works fine for helm hydraulic pressure.

Yes, that’s the exact location I used for my autopilot pump. If you attached the lines loosely, you can figure out the best angles for your fittings. I couldn’t remove my accessory panel on the helm, so I did it all from the helm inspection cover and by removing the drawer below the steering...

Hi Bartoma. I mounted my Simrad Autopilot pump inside the helm inspection cover area, under the accessory switches. I didn't want to purchase long hydraulic lines. It works great, except for a little bit of pump noise since it's just under the steering console. I covered the pump with some...

That is nice!

Skunk. Great idea. I bought an aftermarket stainless bracket. It’s really beefy and looks good but who’s going to see it but me. The $9 mod is better

Finished flush mount install with starboard cover.

Finishing up my Urban flush mount security install. Little extra peace of mind.

Urban Flush Mount Security cover update. I’m finishing up my Simrad flush mount install on the 265. I fabricated a 1” starboard cover to secure the electronics. There’s been dirt heads trolling the docks lately. Hope this deterrent works.

Looks great. I’m going to do the same. Thanks for posting update.

Thanks for info. I’m ready to upgrade that little inspection cover.

Hey Skunk. Nice mods to your 265. The stern hatch cover is a good solution to the round cover. How flush is the hatch and is it strong enough for someone to stand on?

Did you complete the new helm? I’m doing a flush mount on my 265. Only using a 9” screen so cutting starboard to fit the original window.

Congratulations on new to you, Grady 265. I love my 2001 Grady 265 with 200 HPDI. The GG members have helped me many times. When the main oil tank doesn't fill after trying the manual fill switch, look at the connections on the remote oil tank. Mine were corroded and fell apart so no spark...

Ditto Glacier reply. Here's what I've learned running out of San Francisco Bay in NW swells. Tabs all the way up and motors trimmed down until you get on plane. Trim motors up first a bit, then adjust trim tabs sparingly for weight load or head sea conditions Tap the trim tabs gently and...

Love my 2001 265 Express running out of San Francisco. Handles rough head seas, but a bit tender on quartering beam and following seas. Takes a bit of practice but well worth the extra large deck space. My 265 had a soft foredeck as well. Make sure to check transom for rot. Spend the money...

The memory wire is for your stereo memory presets. It's always hot, so you presets don't erase when you shut off battery. Some newer stereos have built in memory, so the memory wire isn't necessary. I use the memory wire fir my stereo and hard wired auto tether.

That's a nice bracket brace. I caulked the aluminum trim cap with Boat Life polysulfite. The silicone stuff just peeled off. Should hold until I haul out next year, I hope.

Thanks for reply. The surveyor's meter did show signs of moisture but from his soundings he did not feel the transom was rotten.