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  1. waynenvabeach

    canvas for Bimini Top

    A&J Canvas Inc out of Vanceboro NC. They make the canvas enclosures for GW
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    How to remove back rest cushions on a 2007 tournament 225 boat

    to get to screw you made to go through the drain holes in the bottom of cushoion. I removed mine and added straps and snaps. i dont want them there when fishing.
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    Yamaha Cowling Restoration

    looks good, hope you post pics when your all done.
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    Boat Salvage Yards

    I would be interested in a GW salvage yard too , I know places like Budget Boats deal with salvage but its a hit and miss kind of thing.
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    ‘99 seafarer 226 (survey question)

    Congrats on buying a 226. I have a 2009 226. I have never had any problems other than general maintenance. Love the boat.
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    First time Grady owner

    I don't know if you have seen the 84 Seafarer rebuild be Shaun Gross. It is very interesting and could give you some ideas and helpful hints. You can find it here or youtube.
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    Adding a raw water washdown and live well to my 2009 Grady White 226 Seafarer

    Hi I wanted to leave a follow up. I am finally almost completed. Still have a thru the wall hose bib to install. It is working and tested. The wash down has great pressure. The live well is working as expected. A big thank you to usmm1234. I became a Defender 1st member and was able to order...
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    Put down a deposit

    Well if the boat did sell, we will probably see some of the new owners post trying to understand what he got himself into. There is always someone who will take a short cut and not have the boat surveyed. I hope the new owner is aware of the boat's problems.
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    Put down a deposit

    I feel for ya brother. I am glad you posted and hope others will learn the importance of having a professional survey done. It sucks that the boat did not pass, I wonder how many others have done the same thing. I wish there was a data base that would show all previous inspections. Also mention...
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    Installed rocker switches om instrument panel

    That sounds like you have been having fun with all the electrical work. I like the idea of running the baitwell light off the nav lights. I did not even think of doing that.
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    Installed rocker switches om instrument panel

    8 gang, what do use them for, mine were for baitwell(3 switches pump, aerator, and light) and the other single switch is for raw water wash down.
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    Installed rocker switches om instrument panel

    I installed a new 3 gang rocker switch panel on the instrument panel. First I ran it off my navigation wire (grey). This allowed the rocker switch panel to light up with the factory switch panel when the Nav lights were on. When the nav lights were off no power to switches. I removed it from...
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    Replacement seats for Seafarer 228G

    I should have said cushions instead of seats. Nice The seams were splitting. This was because of improper care when cleaning. The cleaner had bleach in it and was not rinsed properly with water after applying thus causing the stitching to come apart. Originally I thought it was from sun damage...
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    Owls Creek

    Owls Creek
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    228g hard top ,top end speed

    Mine tops at around 40. 225 F 2009. Its not going to win a race but it rides nice. I don" have a hard top yet. I am getting a new hard Top by Halloween. Paid deposit this week. Also getting a tower with controls.
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    Replacement seats for Seafarer 228G

    tops by George in Virginia Beach. It was just the seams splitting but it was a lot of work to repair 2 hours each/ 80 per hour.
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    Replacement seats for Seafarer 228G

    I have a 2009 Seafarer 226 and the stern seat backs were screwed to the boat so they could not be removed. . The seams were splitting so I decided to see about getting new cushions. Mine were made by Wise and I do have model #"s but I could not find a OEM replacement or get anywhere with Wise...
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    Seat help

    I took them to a local shop. I think it is my best option. The owner will call me with a quote today. I think I am around 250.00 each to have them repaired.
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    Seat help

    These seat backs were screwed down. All my other seats look brand new. I remove them and store them inside the cabin when not in use. I have removed these seat backs with the intention of getting them repaired because the seams are splitting and I plan on adding a snap to the bottom so they will...
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    Adding a raw water washdown and live well to my 2009 Grady White 226 Seafarer

    My GW did not come with a raw water washdown or live well. I was thinking of turning the small ice box on the port side into a live well and also adding a washdown under the port stern seat or port gunnel. I am a little concerned about drilling a hole in my boat, and location. Should I drill 2...