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Thanks, the transom delta is only 50hp. Regardless, I probably need to look at this another way . . . is 50hp worth it to potentially have insurance issues . . . its not. I'm moving on to better props and other means to get speed up a bit.

I'm considering repowering my 2004 257. I'd love to jump up from twin 150s to twin 200s like they put on the newer models, but my year is rated to 350. Not sure the extra 50hp is worth it and may elect to just keep running my current set of engines. Has anyone repowered an older vintage 257 to...

I had an aluminum trailer built for my 257 in central Florida . . $5,200.

Timb as you tackle this job I'm sure we'd all love to see pictures as you progress. You may also receive more detailed answers, tips, and tricks as you move along and encounter specific issues. I love seeing new life given back to old boats.

I'd like to add a third battery to my 2004 247 Advance. This third battery would serve as the "house" battery and collect a charge from the engine alternators in the same manner as my current two batteries. I like the idea of not running the radio, etc. off of batteries my engines are dependent...

I tow my 257 Advance with a Sierra 1500 w/ the 6.2L.

Found what I was looking for . . . link below for the benefit of others. https://www.dltcorporation.com/category_s/685.htm

Same issue . . . one of four screws had come loose and would not tighten or back out all the way . . . used a little 5200 on the screw and moved on.

Trying to locate where I can buy marine vinyl for the port side bolster on my 257. It's channeled (vertical channels) and everything I'm finding online has horizontal channeling (running along the length rather than up and down the width of the roll). I want to avoid sewing two pieces together...

It's difficult to distinguish cosmetic issues from real issues via photos . . . you really should get a survey performed. I can tell you that its not uncommon for the transom cap to show degradation along the bottom edge, which is typically just cosmetic. Looks like there is something going on...

Will do . . . thanks for the help.

I certainly felt like I waited more than 10 mins, but I can try again. I think it is an input issue. I have a hard wired antenna, I believe it is the GPA017 and expected to see this as an input option. What I did see was internal GPS, automatic and IF-NMEA2K2.

My Furuno 1870F was recently reset to factory settings. The fish finder, depth, etc. seems fine. However, the GPS is not connecting. I have a “No Fix” message on most screens. I’m a newby setting these things up and any help is greatly appreciated. Everything is connected up correctly as the GPS...

1) Your screen name - jasgator5220 2) Your first name - Jason 3) Year and Model of your Grady - 2004 257 Advance 4) Year and make of your engine (engines) - 2004 Twin Yamaha 150s

Email GW customer service . . . they will provide you with a trailer spec sheet, which sets forth all of the information you need (including bunk spacing). According to GW, the 2004 Sportsman 180 has a maximum weight of 3100 LBS. Maximum weight is defined as dry weight + engine + fuel + water +...

Good tip, I’ll try that

To provide context, I just spent $615 redoing the jump seat on my 257. I had it redone in the same style as the original, so not a basic seat wrap. This included the plastic/starboard (whatever) foundation board, which is thick given it needs to carry a load.

I have a 2004 257 and am curious what others do to maintain their aluminum gas tanks. My tank is original to the boat, with no obvious signs for concern . . . and I'd like to keep it that way. My manual simply provides that the fuel storage tank area needs to be rinsed w/ fresh water...

You should email Grady customer service . . . I did and they provided me with precise specs beyond just capacity (bunk height, spacing, etc.). They even included the spec sheet they provide to trailer manufacturers.

It's funny some say it should be bone dry, others say they always have a little water . . . most likely depends on the model of boat. I have a 2004 257 and it'll always have a little water in the bilge. Heck where you mount the pump is on a slightly raised section in the center of the bilge...