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    Another helm seat question 1983 seafarer 226

    I posted some questions awhile back, but encountered some new issues.... I removed original pedestal post, cleaned up and epoxied core to avoid rot. My plan was to reinsert the post with JB weld into the original bracket which is mounted on the underside/inside the box. Unfortunately, I can’t...
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    2 year follow up.... 1983 seafarer and etec 150

    I posted a few comments awhile back about my initial experiences with an etec 150 on my 83 226 seafarer. Now with 2 years under my belt, I am still very pleased. It has actually surpassed expectations. I had actually joked with a friend that if I posted pics on THT of my vintage Grady, with...
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    1983 Seafarer 226, seat pedestal base loose

    I recently had some hefty friends sitting in the passenger Captains chair in rough seas etc. later, I noticed the base of the pedestal shaft was loose where it goes through the fiberglass. The pedestal shafts have the mounting plates inside the “fish box” fiberglass structure..., not sure what...
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    8 Month Follow-Up, Etec 150 G1 on 1983 Seafarer

    I previously posted some reports from my first few trips out with the new G1 150. As I mentioned before,I was uncertain about the performance I would get from this combination. However, just as in the first few times out, the boat performed awesome.... at least for my goals. I have had it out 4...
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    1983 Seafarer 226 repower to Etec 150..... no joke!

    After everyone puts their eyes back in their sockets ...... finish reading before dismissing. My hope is that this will help vintage Grady owners who are looking to repower. First some background...... my dad was the original owner before turning the boat over to me a few years ago. I rewired...
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    PYHI Deck Plates 1983 226 Seafarer

    My dad was original owner, and I assumed maintainance 3 years ago. I’ve reworded and plumbed it and it’s doing great for us. Need to replace some of the notoriously small 4” or so PYHI inspection plates on the forward and aft sides of the fish boxes.... Do any current manufacturers make plates...