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  1. Micholetti

    Who do you have your boat insured through?

    Progressive for my boats. About 8 yrs ago I blew out the lower unit on a FL submerged sandstone rock in the Seahunt. The Progressive claims adjuster came by the marina, gave her a look over & approved a new lower unit/prop no questions asked. Vanishing deductible meant 100% covered. Personally I...
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    WTB Grady White 265 , 282 or 300.

    It took me a year. Just an extremely enjoyable & capable platform.
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    Thanks- Aolani is a 2004 model. Purchased in Boston & transported to VA for a 3 month refit to...

    Thanks- Aolani is a 2004 model. Purchased in Boston & transported to VA for a 3 month refit to address a few issues listed by the surveyor & have her painted Carolina Blue. Currently going thru systems tests in a lake north of ATL, upgrading electronics, & preparing for a fall transport to her...
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    265 express questions

    The 2001 brochure downloaded from Grady has 28'5" listed as length including pulpit. I'd add 1'6" for the outboards aft of transom for a total of 29'11" or just round up to 30' even. Yes they can be a challenge to find, the solid ones tend to sell pretty quick. Overall just a helluva enjoyable...
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    Autopilot Installation: Success and Failure...

    Thanks so much Skunk. You & Bartoma are my hero's for figuring out this install. I was bummed to find the 'Crimp fittings only' note on the Parker website for the thicker up-rated 1500 psi hose. Oh well, looks like an expensive complete hose swap-out unless I can find a crimper tool for rent.
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    Autopilot Installation: Success and Failure...

    I'm planning my AP install & have the same 1500 lb seastar pro lines & HH5741 helm pump (1000 lb). Any idea a slightly larger parker fitting part# that might work? I really, really don't want to re-pull the existing hoses, sounds like a royal pain..
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    Micholetti Brad 2004 265 Express ("Beginner's Luck") 2004 225 FS Yamahas w/ ~500 hrs
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    GW 265 Express Air Conditioning...

    Hi Bartoma & Sea Shift- I'm currently going thru a paint/fiberglass re-fit & will be taking delivery of my 265 in 2-3 weeks. I'm also interested in AC install details. I've been pondering the Mabru 12v 5kbtu units along with Lithium Ion battery(s). My initial thoughts are AC placement under the...