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  1. lazy grady

    power trim and tilt

    2/22/24 Went to boat. Cut battery switch on. When I hit PT&T switch to lower motor, motor would not go down even though PT&T motor was running. PT&T motor ran continuously until I cut battery switch off. Tried operation several times, same result. Lowered motor manually. When I cut battery...
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    Fresh water gunwal shower nozzle and faucet will not work

    1994 Explorer 245 Plan to work on line issues tomorrow. Both pumps work. What is interesting is, having not changed out any water lines, the pumps both have reached prime individually and run continuously individually on different occasions. Makes me think there is a water line problem in the...
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    Fresh Water Pump Issue

    9/8/23 I have 2 model# 850-204-133 Shurflo Diaphragm Pumps on my 1994 Grady White Explorer 245 boat. One pump serves an in cabin, sink faucet. The other a cock pit, gunwal shower and hand washing faucet. They both work off the same switch. There are two distinct water lines running from the...
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    flushing

    9/2/23 As to my Mercrusier 350 Bravo Engine flushing socket and garden hose fitting , There appears to be nothing wrong with my existing parts. i just can not get the "garden hose fitting" to seat with tthe socket fitting. I got it to seat one time. Any suggestions as to getting it to seat?
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    Fresh water pump

    1994 GW 245 gunwall faucet and shower is not working. Pump tests out ok. Need thoughts on next step as to diagnosing problem?
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    mercrusier rpm guage

    8/18/23 my 2014 mercrusier 350 mag ect will run my 1994 gw 245 explorer (4500 lbs) 38 mph at full throtle. the rpm guage only shows 3800. is the guage bad?
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    fresh water pumps

    8/18/23 the pump for my gunwall shower and faucet is not working on my 1994 GW 245 Explorer. I can not locate the access port to the pumps? need info on lication of pumps so as to consider making access port. also need info on style pump to replace it with?
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    solar/inverter

    2/5/23 Can not wrap my head around how solar/inverter system works on my vintage 1992 Walk Around Cabin 24' Explorer? It appears most accessories (tv, microwave, toaster oven) work off ac current by way of the inverter. Refrig/Freezer works off dc. Not sure as to hot water heater, ice maker...
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    Mercrusier Engine Issue

    10/16/22 I have a 2014 I/O Stern Drive on my 1994 24’ Grady White. (350 Mercrusier Mag EFI , with less than 100 hours). On two occasions the engine has cut off while at idle and then would not start. Starter would turn over. Some 15 to 30 minutes later after being towed in, it cranked and ran...
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    1994 Grady Explorer Gas Tank

    7-31-22 Just emptied 90 gallons of suspect fuel in my 28 year old stainless steel gas tank. I was having "engine pausing" problems in my 2014 I/O 350 Magnum Fuel Injection Engine. The Provider installed a new fuel pressure regulator and fuel filter. He indicated that the old regulator was...
  11. lazy grady

    Burn Rate

    I have a 24' Walk Around Cabin, Hard Top, Explorer Model GW that is a 1992 Model Year. It has been refurbished completely and up fitted for cruising that is estimated to add another 750 pounds of weight. It is powered by a 2009 Yamaha F-250 four stroke outboard with only 600 hours on it. I...
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    "Special Boat"

    1994 Grady White Explorer 24' Model 245 Walk Around Cabin Boat for Sale with Tandem Axle Trailer The boat has been re-manufactured in “like new condition” inside and out by a Grady White Warranty Repair Source. The bilge areas are spotless. The boat has complete amenities in like new condition...
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    Coordinates

    3/21/22 Need coordinates from West End to Man O War?
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    West End to Green Turtle

    3/17/22 Need assistance as to planning a route from West End to Green Turtle, travel distance and time averaging 15 mph. I am taking my 24’ GW Explorer over.
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    West End to Green Turtle

    3/17/22 Need assistance as to planning a route from West End to Green Turtle, travel distance and time averaging 15 mph. I am taking my 24’ GW Explorer over.
  16. lazy grady

    10/22/21 For Sale; a “special Grady”!

    10/22/21 For Sale; a “special boat”! Boat has been re-manufactured in “like new condition” inside and out. Bilge areas are spotless. Boat has complete amenities in like new condition. Power is a Mercrusier 5.7-liter Bravo 1 350 MRG MPI Inboard Outboard Engine with only 65 hours on the...
  17. lazy grady

    Paint Maintenance

    7/27/19 Just had my 1992 Explorer's side walls painted a dark GW Blue. Did this due to gelcoat having been completely "made over" some years ago. Apparently the existing gelcoat would not withstand another "doover"? Wanting to do my best to maintain the color. I have a new cover that fits...
  18. lazy grady

    Tow/Mechanical Issues

    7/23/19 Planning to do the Florida (Fort Pierce) to Abaco (Green Turtle) Crossing in early December. Will be on a planning hull at say 20 knots average speed. This will be my first trip. Will be on a 24' Grady White with a Yamaha 250 hp. Question: what are the sources I can use should I...