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My aux tank gave up the ghost and my main tank can't be too far behind as they are both 17 years old. I am planning on replacing them both along with all the lines this offseason. I have a recommendation for a tank fabricator in my area. My question is do you guys think the install is a job I...

Am looking to replace my original gas tanks with a single tank around 200 gallons. Of course I would change all the fuel lines as well. Can anyone advise me on what a fair price would be for this job and perhaps any recommendations for someone in the North/Central Jersey area. Thanks.

Both worked at the end of last season, now they don't turn on. My switch is on the dome light under the hardtop which also has the switch for my courtesy lights--they work but the spreaders don't. Since both spreaders don't work I am thinking the switch is bad. Can I buy something at West marine...

Anybody know what company made the helm chairs for my Sailfish in 1993? I have to replace the pedestal on one and I can't find hardware that fits. Help appreciated...

I posted a report after my first season with my Sailfish and had overall very positive things to say about it. I figured I might as well update eveyone on my impressions after season two, now that she is out of the water and up on the hard for the long Northeast winter. I continue to be...

I have about 30 gallons of gas in my aux tank which needs to be pumped out. Does anyone know if the tank has baffles in it that would get in the way of pumping the gas out?

In order to access my pumps and filters and oil tanks, etc.. I have to work through a small hatch that was added by the previous owner in the rear deck panel that sits just forward of my transom gate. If I need to really work down there...like I do now because of an ethanol problem and frequent...

I have a fuse panel for my dash mounted under my helm. It holds those glass fuses and I would like to upgrade it. West Marine has a Blue Seas one for $89. Has anyone made this change and can recommend the best options. I have my electronics wired to this fuse panel via the acc switch and I...

Well, I just had my last trip for the season and it was a good one. Stripers and blues and a beautiful day on the Atlantic. The next six months are going to go very slowly for sure. Anyway, for those of you out there who may be interested here are my impressions of this boat after one...

I just had all three of my batteries fail while offshore and I am looking to replace them. Does anybody know if the charger that Grady installed back in 1993 will work with the new AGM batteries? Also I am trying to figure out my electrical system overall. I have two 1 both 2 switches and...

OK, in my manual it explains how to flush the head by pulling the lever a few times until all the water is gone and also how to get clean water into the bowl. This works fine. But there is also a lever under the bowl and a button behind the bowl with instructions that say something like "to...

That's what I'm getting. Sound right to you guys or should I be expecting more? 2 guys 150 gallons of fuel. 27kt cruise, 42kt top end. 5500 rpm at WOT. Opinions...

1993 Grady White 255 Sailfish 2003 200 Mercury Optimaxes I never thought I would be a Grady owner, but the amount of boat I got for the money is hard to beat with this model. I have a ton of work to do to get her ready, but I am glad to be a boat owner again and am happy this forum exists...

Hello all. Well I did it. I picked up a 1993 255 Sailfish with 2003 Optimaxes and I have a LONG list of things that I need to do in order to get her ready for action. First on my list is the replacement of the four scuppers. The copper tubes are broken and I would like to go with stainless. The...

I am no longer looking for a Sailfish. Now I am in need of a surveyor for the one that I just had an offer accepted. The boat is in Pt. Pleasant NJ and I would prefer someone who is experienced with Gradys. Thanks. Anthony

I am interested in this boat but I am worried about the weight of the Hondas on the transom. Also was the 1994 model rated for 400 or 450hp? Any opinions on whether this setup would be a problem? I know the Hondas are great motors, and I would have the boat surveyed prior to closing the deal...

Hello everyone. I may be buying a SeaV2 255 Sailfish (with the motors on the transom). This setup is perfect for my style of fishing (we chunk for stripers inshore and tuna offshore alot) with being able to effectively fish off the stern. My question is whether I will be giving up much in terms...