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    Resetting Passwords and changing profile

    Please help Th e reason my account which I have had for over 20 years wont let me in to update my email address. The one listed was from 10 or more years ago. Was there a refresh that I missed and the old info put out?? ADMIN----- PLEASE HELP
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    WEMA --- NO MORE ...for the individual customer. Been sold

    WEMA has been bought out and renamed. In the past, they had a great relationship with the individual boater ---- NOT ANYMORE. I called this past week to try and order new sender gaskets. When the phone was answered, I was told this is no longer WEMA but another corporation entirely. The...
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    Wiper adjustment

    I have a'97 Gulfstream. Can anyone tell me if there is a travel adjustment for the wiper swing left-to-right. Its been a couple of years since I have put them to use. They function fine except the travel seems short.
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    Gill Bracket cracked -- Fix or replace.

    Discovered that my 1997 bracket with twin 150s has a crack in the rear center. Its between the motors right at the bottom where the bracket wall returns toward toward the transom. Apparently when GIL made the engine mount, They didn't think it was necessary to weld it all the way across on the...
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    Removing bolster cushions?

    Hi folks, I have a 1997 Gulfstream that needs the bolsters recovered. Anyone tell me how they are attached and how to remove them without damage??
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    Yamaha150 VS Suzuki 150 -- Both 4-stroke

    Looking at a repower for a 1997 Gulfstream. Boat is in great shape and I cant see 120K for a new one. What are the thoughts on both of these engines or even E-Tec 150s. Thanks in advance for the input.
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    2000 Gulfsyream macerator switch

    Trying to locate the switch for the macerator. Nothing on console labled for it.
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    Bottom Paint removal & re-coating??

    Need or at least interested in finding a coating to replace the bottom paint with some coating like Gelcoat or even some type of plastic coating. I heard there may be a process that involves a plastic type coating that last for many years.
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    Torque Tab on lower unit GONE!

    Hi guys --- I'm talking about the tab on the lower unit that is adjusted to off-set prop torque. I installed new ones last fall and when I got to the boat last week, boat is trailered, I noticed that the right hand engine had the tab MISSING. The guy at the marina said they come off all the...
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    Swin Platform --Fix or replace

    Hi folks -- Hope everyone's season is going good so far. I have a 1997 Gulfstream with a Gill Bracket and a swim platform mounted on the bracket. Over the weekend I noticed that the nuts/screws that hold the swim ladder on are pulling up from the bottom thru the platform. I'm not sure but I...
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    Overboard Pump-Out Question

    Hope everyone is ready for the season. I have a 1997 Gulfstream that has a "Y" valve option for overboard discharge of the head. I currently have the boat trailered and tried to get this to work. Using the owners manual, I set the "Y" valve to the "Down" position and opened the seacock, per...
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    Thru-hull replacement '97 Gulfstream

    Looking for some info on replacing the plastic thru-hulls on my 1997 Gulfstream. Anyone on this board done them already? Do I need all straight or are some of them 90Degree? I know I need 8 of the 1" (inside Measurement) and 1 that is 1.5". Any tricks or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
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    Crack in H/T frame

    I was putting the tarp on th old girl this afternoon to protect her from the approaching ICE storm. I notice a crack in the vertical pipe that is in the ight rear down tube. It almost looks as though something caused it to burst from the inside. The crack is about 1/2 inch long and is bulged...
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    Trim/tilt goes up but not down!

    Hi and thakns for reading. I have a pair of Yamaha SW Series II 1997 150's. On a recent raod trip, I forgot to turn off the power, the right enegine trim switch somehow got stuck in the "UP" postion for about and Hr. We stopped for gas in the tow vehicle and I heard the tilt/trim motor running...
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    My '97 Gulfstream gets new Curtains

    I just returmed from a week long trip to Harkers Island. Spent the week hunting for Spanish and King Mackrel. Before I left, I got in contact with the folks at A&J Canvas in Vanceboro, NC. I stopped by on the way to Harker's so they could check all the measurements and see the new design of the...
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    '97 Gulfstream Livewell pump replacement

    Hi folks -- I'm in the process of trying to replace my Rule live well pump. The pump is mounted on a straight-thru Sea-cock and unfortunately is NOT the later model that I can just change out the motor cartridge. I purchased a new 403STC that has a 4 inch stem. In trying to remove the old pump...
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    Spun hub -- YES or NO??

    Itook the Grady out for it's spring ride and evrything ran great -- At first. After a 25 mile long cruise, we stopped for lunch. As we were leaving, going thru the narrows, I strck something. Wasn't much of a noise and the boat seemed fine. Once we cleared the "No Wake" zone, I put her up on...
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    232 Aux Tank clean-out Water in fuel

    I've been fighting a problem with my '97 Gulfstream for abot 3 months now. I've drained, acutally pumped out both tanks and run Seafoam thru both. The problem has been the use of the Aux 56 Gal tank. EVERY Time I switch to this tank I end up with junk in the carbs. I've already pulled and...
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    Nylon Seat glides for Ladder back seats -- Found See note:

    Hi all --- Can anyone tell me where I can get the nylon glides the go on the slide for the ladder back adjustable seats?? These glides go on the chair mount and allow the seat to slide foward/back on the pedtestal mount. I'm about 80 miles to the nearest Grady dealer and would love to find an...
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    Polishing Hardtop Frame -- '97 Gulfstream

    Anyone got a really good method or polish for the aluminum hardtop frame? I've got some salt pitting and discoloration I'd like to cleanup.