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    Rewire spreader lights

    Just ordered a pair of LED spreader lights (www.coastalnightlights.com/) and would like to consider pulling all new wire to feed them as opposed to a splice. Anyone ever try and pull new wires through the hard top tubes? Suggestions and or ideas? Boat is a 1996 Sailfish 272 Thanks Chris
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    Etecs on a sailfish

    Wondering if anyone has repowered there sailfish with Etecs and what the results were. I have a 96 272 and we are now considering a pair of 225 Etecs. Thoughts? Thanks SBLGFD
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    Lake Michigan Club?

    Any intrest out there in a Lake Michigan Club, I live in Northern Door County and their are at least 10 within 20 miles of me. SBLGFD
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    Evinrude 200 O.P. Gear case

    Looking for a reputable place to purchase a lower gear case for a 1996 200 Ocean Pro, hopefully at a reasonable price. Any suggestions? Thanks Chris SBLGFD
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    Mounting Raymarine Displays - Sailfish 272

    I have a 96 272 Sailfish and am looking to install at least two of the following Raymarine displays L1250 / L1260 / R80CRC. I was up to the boat today sizing it up and those displays sure look big to try and do any sort of nice flush mount setup. Any advice- I have the L1250 and L1260 and am...
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    Radar Mount options?

    Looking into options for mounting a radar dome on my 96 272 sailfish. I recently acquired a 4KW Raytheon unit in like new shape and am planning on making it the spring project. The issue I have is that I trailer in and out to the ramp on a several time per week bases. I think the radar dome is...
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    Fuel Filters

    Looking for input – I am changing my fuel filters – currently running a Sierra filter part # 187846 – I think this is a 20 micron filter. Can I replace that with a 10 micron filter element without issue? Engines are 96 200 HP Ocean Pro’s. This fall I am considering removing the Sierras and...
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    Down rigger mounting

    Looking for ideas and comments. We are going to be putting four Big Jon down riggers on our 96 Sailfish. The plan was to gimbal mount all of them for easy on easy off. I am considering adding two additional flush mount rod holders at or near where the rear bulk head wall meets the side rail...
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    Finaly I have a Grady

    Well we finally found our boat. We have been looking for a long time to find the combination of price, condition, hull style and year. So we have moved from a mid 70’s 20’ CC Make to a ’96 272 Sailfish. Brought it home over the weekend after a South Carolina to Florida short vacation with the...
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    96 Sailfish 272 - what to look for

    As previously posted in the towing with the D-Max thread we are going to look at a 96 – Sailfish 272 this weekend. This could be our first Grady – I have been reading this forum for a year and looking for a Grady for longer. Currently running a mid 70’s Make CC – (anyone looking for a project)...
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    Towing Sailfish 272 with a D-max

    Looks like I might be getting a 96 Sailfish 272 on a triaxle trailer -wondering if anyone is pulling this hull with a D-Max. I have a 07 4X4, classic crew. Thoughts? Thanks Chris
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    A bad day

    I know these arent Grady Shots but I could not resist - I am new to the Forum so if this is not appropriate I will pull them. Thanks SBLGFD 65' Custom Built Motor yacht, staterooms, gps navigation, twin supercharged diesels, etc. = $ 2.5 million Champagne and Strawberries, dockside...