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  1. Sketchywind

    Aluminum transom cap and transom bulge on 265

    I noticed a large bulge under the aluminum transom trim cap and between the outboards that extends down the transom about 2" . It seems to be getting bigger. The trim piece looks like it was caulked in the past. There is a small crack about 1-1/2" too. I hauled out a few months ago to recoat...
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    I'm in.

    Another Grady on the West Coast.
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    Removing old transducer fairing block or leave it on?

    I upgraded a 2001 Grady 265 with a Simrad evo2 from a Northstar GPS and Sitex MK 2 106 sounder. The existing transducer fairing block is between two seacocks in the aft bilge. It doesn't read well over 10 knots, so the seacocks may be too close to the old transducer. I'm planning on...
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    Where to install thru hull transducer on 2001 Grady 265

    I have a 2001 Grady 265. I purchased a Simrad 7 Evo2 to upgrade my old Northstar 951x chart plotter. Since it comes with CHIRP installed I'm considering upgrading my 2001 Sitex 106 Mark 2 50/200 sounder with a new chirp transducer. Either the TM 150, B150m or the B75m The Sitex transducer is...
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    Remote Control Shift Cable adjustment? Yam HPDI.

    My Port side HPDI grinds before settling in Reverse. The STB side goes in fairly easily with a slight " thunk". I'm thinking that the shift control cable is out of range and it needs an adjustment. Can it be the lower unit was not sync with upper unit when replacing water impellers? Are the...
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    265 Express shower sump, rebedding and swim ladder

    Super stoked! Just purchased a used 2001 265 Express. Very excited getting her ready for NorCal salmon season. There are a few issues that need to be addressed before putting her in service. 1. Removing headliner panels to get to hardtop stanchions located on foredeck? Water leaks into...