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  1. ncuke

    WTB 15P or 16P Mercury Enertia prop

    Looking for standard turn, not LH, in very good condition. Thanks!
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    192 Tournament Windshield Alignment

    Were you able to fix it?
  3. ncuke

    Replacing windshield screws with bolts/nuts thru gunwale

    Thanks seasick - it’s a 96 hull. The spider cracking is really only on that last screw on the end. Your expansion comment makes sense. I yes I was thinking the nylon lock nuts with a flat washer. Appreciate your thoughts
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    Replacing windshield screws with bolts/nuts thru gunwale

    Hey folks! what are your opinions on replacing screws with a thru setup on a windshield? See attached photo - this screw spins in place and there are some spider cracks emanating from the hole. Was thinking 316ss bolt with a washer and lock nut underneath the gunwale? I can get up there with...
  5. ncuke

    1995 Grady White 208 Adventure - Pristine

    beautiful boat, GLWS. When they stripped the bottom paint to the gel coat, did the soda blast? How did that come out?
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    Hey there - the trim tabs work really well, especially to balance out when cruising. We are a family of 5 so loading is never perfect, but dropping a tab when needed really helps. With water and oil tanks removed, moving batteries to port side balanced it for me
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    nice restoration on a 87 Trophy Pro

    I like that Japanese torching method to accentuate the woodgrain
  8. ncuke

    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    Just a quick update - up to about 15 hours on the new Merc 150. Really loving this motor and can't believe what a difference a new helm, steering system, hoses makes - wow! I've been running an aluminum black max prop 15.5 x 15p and am getting about 5700rpm w/ light load at WOT at just over...
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    Thanks SeanAh - yes I think I need to drop down one more inch in pitch and I’ll be there. Btw yours looks great - the flooring makes it look so warm and inviting :)
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    New Merc 150 is now mounted! Trying to figure out what size prop - 14.25" x 17 aluminum prop was only running 5200rpm (only prop the shop had to try). So I will be testing out my old Suzuki 14" x 18P (which is also a 15-spline prop, but will probably need different washers) to see how that...
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    It’s a good question - I think it might be the outflow from a live well that was once installed. I have a thru-hull pickup scoop under the port side hull that feeds the aeration pump you see in the bilge, although its no longer connected to anything. It’s completely sealed now. That’s the...
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    Smoky mountain I think you’re right that I am overthinking it - we will see here in the next few weeks! Was able to get into the bilge - infinitely easier with the motor removed!!! Needed a good scrubbing - those pie holes don’t make it very easy. Some before and after pics...
  13. ncuke

    Do you own a 192 Tournament?

    Give the guys at Atlantic Marine a call in Wilmington - they are the main Grady dealer in that area and are super helpful.
  14. ncuke

    Do you own a 192 Tournament?

    I won't have her before then unfortunately and am not nearby - sorry. She loads great every time... One thing I'll note is that my bunks are parallel both laterally and vertically. The top edge is graded to follow (generally) the ~20 degree angle of the hull towards center (which increases as...
  15. ncuke

    Do you own a 192 Tournament?

    My boat's at the shop right now, but here's a photo if it helps. Based on 8' beam i'd say that it's about 38-40" from inside to inside of the bunks and maybe 42-44" on center... Hope this helps.
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    I've been doing some research on what changed from the Tournament 192 vs. the Freedom 192. I noticed that the weight went from 2,075 (mine is a 1996 Tournament 192) to 2,475 in 2012 Freedom 192. That's a 400lb increase for what is essentially the same hull. I'm looking into this because I...
  17. ncuke

    Do you own a 192 Tournament?

    Deck and motor well drain direct - only hose I can see drains the built-in Cooler in the starboard side of you have that installed. Just replaced one of the brass fittings that drains the deck due to corrosion on the outer side
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    Some documentation from Grady for reference on listing... Josh was VERY helpful in helping answer my many questions
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    Cleaned up the transom for the new bracket
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    96 Tournament 192 Repower

    As is at rest.. with sandbag to simulate 465lbs we will see where she sits after the Merc is mounted. I may consider moving batteries to the port side helm to shift the weight from aft. Will keep you posted.