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  1. Grey56

    Fuel Filter Water Separator

    Fellow Captains - I just wanted to say thanks. Whether you know it or not - being able to come on here with any number of questions & then know that help is coming........is incredible. Thanks to you all - again you have been invaluable to the mission.
  2. Grey56

    Fuel Filter Water Separator

    They're actually Mercury - so I'm wondering if they were ever changed. As for the cowling - I was afraid so. Sigh - worth a shot.
  3. Grey56

    Fuel Filter Water Separator

    Good evening brothers & sisters - Have two questions this evening - one is for this picture & whether it is in fact the water-fuel separator filter I believe it to be: Second question is: how to clean up this cowling. I have a DeWalt buffer courtesy of the wife from xmas - but want advice...
  4. Grey56

    Boat Cover

    Will call them tomorrow; thank you!!
  5. Grey56

    Boat Cover

    We cover it after every usage; and honestly I hadn't thought about having the cover under the t-top - because yes when it folds down the tower does contact the windshield (we use a buoy to act as a gasket).
  6. Grey56

    Boat Cover

    Mine is kept at a storage lot; would you have a picture for reference to see if I could swing it? Also - to answer you: I have twin 2017 Verado 200's!
  7. Grey56

    Boat Cover

    I figured a custom one might be the answer - and I apologize since I should have been more specific: if people have gone with a custom route - who did you use/is there a cost expectation for these things to be wary of....etc... Out here in LA you can get yellowfin almost all year - some folks...
  8. Grey56

    Boat Cover

    Evening all - Wanted some input as I'm seriously considering a cover for the '92 Sailfish. Only catch is there is a tuna tower which does fold down. I reached out to Cover Craft but they aren't sure they have one that will fit - but my hunch is that it might assuming I don't want it to wrap...
  9. Grey56

    replacement wiper blades

    I've been hunting parts for my '92 Sailfish as well. They have a metal 'U' looking bracket that has a threaded hole to attach the blade housing. I actually found the blades at my local Grady dealer - but not the missing 'U' bracket. If anyone has ideas on that - I'll dance at your wedding!
  10. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    That's also a good point! Let us know how it goes!!!
  11. Grey56

    Rewiring 1984 Tournament 170

    Glad you were able to label/assess the bulk of it - I truly feel your pain; it's been tough. Feel free to post some photos of your hard work!!
  12. Grey56

    Rewiring 1984 Tournament 170

    Have been wrestling with this during the off-season; what a nightmare. If you can get ahold of your original diagram (Grady does a good job of archiving them - and your local dealer may still have an original) they are color-coded - though if it's all corroded it might be a blessing in disguise...
  13. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    You might well be right - and it could also be like buying a new car in that each dealership has their own margins/sales goals. It's tough not working with the factory directly like that.
  14. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    First - LOVE the name of your boat: absolutely well done. You're not a Warhammer 40K fan are you?? Second - the cleaning intel is very appreciated: since this has been my primary concern with boating a fish & having it bleed after being gaffed. Appreciate you sharing the experience!!
  15. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    It's a bit of both, honestly. But to your point: had not considered the mat - that is a good idea!
  16. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    Agreed. Our situation is a little different with it being dry-dock + having a cover. But you are absolutely right in that if it's so much money up front - having to simply replace it in 5-7 years for a similar cost is a tough pill to swallow. While I don't necessarily think having it on the...
  17. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    Yeah - there seems to be a strange market for these fellas. The sales personnel push hard - and it stands in contrast to the fact that if you contact the factory direct (Marine Mat was great when I called for a color swatch - and that alone would make them likely get my business) who always seem...
  18. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    You did all this in ONE afternoon? It looks great!! And for the cost - I'd say you'd more than got your money's worth!!
  19. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    I know - a lot of the time it boils down to who likes it or not. Given the choice - I'd like to have it professionally done as well; but the quotes I got for the areas we asked about was over 4K. As much as I liked the specs - having an extra 4K just laying around is a tall ask. Be sure to share...
  20. Grey56

    Sea Deck

    Afternoon all - Wanted to get the pulse from folks on the idea of Sea Deck/Marine Mat. Have seen several Grady's do it - and in cases it looks great. I honestly wouldn't even mind doing the custom plotting that Marine Mat offers to save on the labor cost. My question is for those of you that...