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    repowered my 24 Offshore and need advice

    Boat runs great, had a chance to run in calm conditions as well as with a stiff east wind out in the bay. Responded exactly as I hoped, as well as, the advice I got on here. Dennis, thanks for the fuel info. The mechanic that rigged the motor echoed your thoughts.
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    2000 yamaha ox66 fuel

    upgraded to a 2000 yamaha 250 hp ox66 efi from evinrude carb. what is the recommended gas, oil, additives from all you experienced grady guys?
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    repowered my 24 Offshore and need advice

    my next question is fuel for this motor. Yamalube and use ringfree regularly? I assume 89 octane is better suited for EFI?
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    9.9 yamaha trolling motor issue

    will try that, thanks tales
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    9.9 yamaha trolling motor issue

    Grady guys with Trolling Motors; Starting to trouble shoot my 2001 T9.9ELHZ Yamaha Outboard cooling issue. electric start four stroke series it appears that I have a clog in the cooling system. Perhaps salt build up? Had a buddy begin to trouble shoot. Ran the motor on rack with muffs and...
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    repowered my 24 Offshore and need advice

    Thanks you guys....exactly what I was looking for in way of advice. Best of wishes in your boating seasons. Be safe and tight lines fo those of you that fish!
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    repowered my 24 Offshore and need advice

    Grady Nation, Looking for advice. I made the decision to upgrade motor on my 1987 Offshore 24 (closed transom, bracket) I went from a 1995 Evinrude 225 carb to a 2000 Yamaha 250 Ox66 EFI. Mechanic has the boat right now, installing motor, oil system, rigging with Yamaha controls and digital...
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    Relocating fuel tank 24 offshore

    Sorry, that post intended for Wsh2Fsh.
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    Relocating fuel tank 24 offshore

    Dennis, Last April, I removed both tanks on my 1987 Offshore 24 (closed transom with bracket). Got much advice here and on THT. I had a 55 gallon tank fabricated by a local place, copied specs of the old aux tank which was in my aft well. I discarded the 95 gallon main tank, moved the new 55...
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    Evinrude 200 vs 225

    Captians; I was hoping some could provide advice. 1987 24 ft Offshore. The 95 Evinrude 225 Oceanpro has a bad cylinder. I have found a 1998 200 Johnson for sale local. 1. Can I run this boat with a 200hp compared to the 225? 2. I am reading the only difference in these motors (other than...
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    Overnighter gas tank removal, anyone know the trick?

    Derex2, I have heard some say to use "starboard" rather then wood. You hear any pros/cons on that end out on west coast Plecofish Long Island, NY
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    Overnighter gas tank removal, anyone know the trick?

    OOps, I apologize, previous post should read 1987 Offshore.
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    Overnighter gas tank removal, anyone know the trick?

    Same here with a 1987 Overnighter. To remove main tank, shaving down was required. Had a new tank fabricated, installing next week. New hoses, wiring, guage, etc. Any advice on mounting new tank? Wood shims with rubber and 5200 like old or a better way in 2014?
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    Freshwater washdown on Offshore

    I am looking to replace the freshwater washdown/faucet system on my 1987 Grady Offshore. Not sure if this was a standard, option or aftermarket for this year hull. I do see pics of Offshores that have same system. Any advice on where to get this replacement part? Tank is in good shape...