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    Need to replace throttle cables ?

    Can anyone tell me what size I would need to get? 1995 22 seafarer w/ 95 Yamaha 200 hp. I know that there are numbers printed on them but boat is tucked away and tough to get too.
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    New fishfinder/GPS ?

    I have been using a Garmin 198c for the last 10 years on my 1995 Grady white 22 seafarer. I'm going to upgrade and not sure what unit to get as of now although I do need to go with a bigger screen, not sure 7 or 9 inch? the problem I foresee is where do I mount this unit ? Id like to flush...
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    What is this wire for?

    Yesterday I was watching dock attendant put my boat away on to the lift. Engine stalled and when he tried to start it and the starter would not turn over, and then it did? sounded like a dying battery? I checked it out and see that one wire on my starboard side battery is corroded. its not the...
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    trim gage stuck on three ?

    I have a 1995 seafarer, during my shakedown run I noticed that my power tilt gage is stuck, however the trim works fine? I am not an electrical guy and I'm wondering what I should check first? any help would be great.. Thanks
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    Deck drains

    I want to replace my deck drains on my 1995 seafarer. I'm having trouble locating the identical parts to replace them and I don't want to remove the ones that are in the boat for concern I may have to break them to get them out. Does anyone know where I can find the right parts for this job ...
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    damaged boats ?

    I need a few parts for my 1995 seafarer, decks,hatches, etc. With all the severe weather the east coast has been having, I'm thinking there must be an abundance of salvage boats that the insurance company's are writing off? where do these boats go? I searched cooper salvage but no luck. are...
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    Grady parts available?

    I own a 1995 Seafarer with some issues, my anchor hatch , port and starboard storage compartments are all popping and cracking? I had them repaired 2 years ago and there not holding up well. Are there any salvage yards that part out boats? Im thinking that after the Storms we have had that...
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    water in the bilge?

    hello everyone, I just put my 22 seafarer in her slip on sunday, bilge was bone dry. It has been raining for days and today I went down to the boat to check some things out and noticed water in my bilge, also in the forward bilge? not much in the forward but its usually dry. theres abour 2 - 3...
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    Removing seafarer cabin pads?

    I am having my V berth cushions rehupolstered in my 1995 seafarer but can't figure out how to remove the Bumper\padding that goes around the V berth? Im hoping that there are some hidden screws but I can't seem to find any. I really do not want to damage anything. Any help would be...
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    outboards not all the way out ?

    OK, here it goes. Why do Yamaha outboards on gradywhites not come out of the water when raised up? The front of the nose seems to always be submerged. I notice many other makes of boats and engines come completely out. I am a big fan of Gradywhite boats but that seems to be an issue for me :hmm .
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    replacing fabric in cuddy cabin ?

    I am replacing the cuddy cabin fabric ( cushion covers ) in my seafarer. Can anyone give me a reccomendation on what fabric to use. I was looking at a sunbrella fabric but the seamstress said its overkill not to mention expensive. I guess it just needs to be mildew resistant, the original...
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    replacing side window seals?

    I am trying to replace the two window seals on my 95 seafarer, the original ones have shrunk and keep popping out of the aluminum channel. they are not cracked but have become hard and stiff. I have tried Taco and Taylor Made as suggested by my marina but cant find anything that matches. Its...
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    Installing a stereo on a 1995 seafarer without a hardtop??

    Where is the best place to install a stereo and speakers ? Any suggestions would be great, thanks.
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    Gel coat popping off...

    All my lids/hatches on my 95 seafarer are saturated. I noticed my anchor, starboard and port side step lids or covers are popping gel coat over the winter. I removed them and took them to a fiberglass repair shop where they put a moisture meter to them and found them to be soaked. Apparently...
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    Removing lower unit on 95 200 hp. Yamy ?

    I want to remove the lower unit on my engine. besides removing all the bolts, are there any other details that I may not be aware of? someone told me that I may have to remove a shift lever? I just want to slide the unit off so I can send it out to be refurbished while my boat is tucked away...
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    Finding a new 2 cyc. oil tank tray ?

    I starting to winterize my 95 seafarer. I was cleaning the bilge and battery area I noticed that my oil tank tray is very corroded. I removed the tank and the tray with the intention of repairing the tray, YIKES ! it's really rotted. I would like to buy a new tray. Would a dealer be able to get...
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    30 express or 30 marlin.. which is better? here we go !

    I am looking at these two models for down the road. I want to purchase a used one but can't figure out which one would be a better choice.( I really like the transom on the express.) I like to cruise and stay overnight and also like to fish inshore and offshore. Have to keep the wife happy...
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    Spider cracks around drains...

    My 95 GW 226 had new splashwell drains installed by the dealer four years ago. ( I did not notice any cracks then ) I am noticing small spider cracks below them, now approximatlly 2"to 3" long. Should I be concerned ? I am worried that water can seep in and eventually cause some damage.