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  1. Bdsp1234

    Transom Transducer Mounting Location

    On my 2001 226, I am having problems with heavy water spray from the transducer to the motor, causing salt water to get inside the cowling and leaving residual. Mechanic check cowling etc for gaskets and seals to be sure they were not the issue. Took the boat out for a ride with mechanic, and...
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    YAMAHA 350 4 stroke

    Can you guys give opinions of the Yamaha 350 four stroke. Reliability, performance etc
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    Wheels locked on trailer

    I go through this every year. I store the trailer through the summer only to find the wheels all locked up on the disc brakes. I take the time to flush the wheels and brakes thoroughly. What am I missing? Is there something I should be doing to prevent this?
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    Looking for speakers

    I only have two speakers in the boat( port and starboard in front of seats. I did like to add speaker to the rear of the boat or to the hard top. What kind of preferences do you have ?
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    Garmin GT54 transducer placement

    Anyone have pics of where they placed their Garmin transducer on See Vee 2 hull I’m losing function at 18 mph. I thought I followed all instructions properly.
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    Hardtop damage

    So.... I found this today. Ugh.... I got shafted by my shrink wrap guy again. He kept promising and promising but never showed. Last week I finally ordered from Budge and got the cover today. Went outside and found this. I’m guessing it was cause don’t by ice intrusion. What’s the correct fix...
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    04 Yamaha F150 corrosion

    I’m looking at a 258 with twin 04 F150’s. I’m hearing conflicting reports regarding the exhaust corrosion. Some say only on the F225’s, and some say all Yamaha 4 strokes between 2000 and 2006. Motors run great, but have not had the exhaust replaced. Love to hear your opinions
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    Windshield scratch

    Looking for suggestions. I have a scratch on the windshield from the wiper blade frame. What kind of suggestion are there to remove the scratch?
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    Trim tab gauges

    Looking to install trim tab gauge. Currently no gauge for trim tabs or motor. What are the recommendations?
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    Curtains up or down

    While slipped in heavy wind of 35-45 sustained, do you roll up the curtains or leave them down and zipped in place.
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    226 owners help

    Guys I have a 2001 226. It seems to sit low at the bow. Could you guys measure while your boat is at rest in the slip the distance from bottom of the rub rail to the water. Appreciate your feedback
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    Calling 226 owner. Handling conditions

    My current 226 is the first walk around I’ve ever owned. I am having a hard time figuring out trimming the boat to not allow water over the bow in a two to three foot tight chop with short dwell times such as occurs in Raritan bay. The boat handles great even in 3 to 4 foot seas in the ocean...
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    Bildge pump fuse

    I’ve determined that my forward bilge pump needs replacing. Problem is that I need to increase from a 5 amp fuse to a 7.5 amp fuse. I can’t locate an inline fuse. Does Grady use the breaker/reset as the fuse? Thanks
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    Go Pro vs ??????

    Hey folks , I’m going to invest in a camera. The obvious based upon brand alone is go pro. What are the alternatives out there that you guys use ?
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    Scuppers drain hose and deck drain fitting

    So in an attempt to do some PM, I took a hard look at the deck drain hoses. Definitely need replacing. Grady uses the wet exhaust hoses which are a real pain in the arse with that wire inside. So two things..... what have you guys used to replace it? I have the wet exhaust hose, but wondering...
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    Buying a new polisher

    Need some opinions. Orbital vs rotary. I’ve heard that the good rotary machines can damage finish if not real careful. I’ve looked at shurhold, but Makita rotaries also have great following. Opinions please
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    Two things.

    Guys, I’ve never charged the batteries while on the boat. Assuming that the battery cables are removed and wrapped, is it ok to charge them while the boat is shrink wrapped? Second, my forward bilge is not working. I’m not good at all with electrical at all. How do I determine if it’s the...
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    Winter storage.

    Guys, with your boats being shrink wrapped for winter storage , do you open and leave open the fuel tank inspection plates? I have the cuddy door and all other hatches open.
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    Shrink vs canvas cover.

    I’ve been going back and forth over the shrink wrap vs buying a fisher canvas cover. What’s the common feel here. For Jersey Shore coast, will a fisher canvas do the job fine. I’d like to hear from the guys who have canvas. How does the cover do with snow, and does the boat stay dry inside the...
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    Eisenglass storage

    This is my first year having glass. Do you guys leave it on and shrink wrap, or remove/store and then shrink wrap ?