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    Bad fuel sender units

    You know... I have been thinking about sticking that pick up tool into the tank and I may just leave it until I need to pull the tank or have a better idea. One little spark is all it takes...:shock: :shock: :shock: Even if I run the tank empty, I may not be able to see the piece of the old...
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    Bad fuel sender units

    I just changed out my fuel tank sender units with new ones from Royce Industries. (THEY WORK GREAT !!) You can add for a few bill a sensor that will tell you when you are near the top when filling up. It will beep at you. Check out their website. They are the same ones that Grady marks up and...
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    Dual AFI Horns at $35.90 and 3mill. CP Spot light $19.25

    Found a couple great deals I wanted to share. AFI Dual horn replacement: http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/AFI-10 ... +Horn.html They also have a great deal on an Optronics 3 million candlepower spot light with a 10' cord for $19.25 plus shipping...
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    AFI Dual Horn Replacement for $35.90 !!

    Found a couple great deals I wanted to share. AFI Dual horn replacement: http://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/AFI-10 ... +Horn.html They also have a great deal on an Optronics 3 million candlepower spot light with a 10' cord for $19.25 plus shipping...
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    Has anyone changed the gas fill hose on a Grady walk around?

    Replacing fuel hoses... I did something similar to what has been previously suggested. (on my 1 1/2" fill hose) I slit both hoses and cut out a narrow pie shaped wedges from each. I inserted a 3/4' schedule 40 coupling (1 1/4" OD) and predrilled a few hole around each hose in the coupling...
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    side and rear curtains

    Just put new curtains on my 228G Seafarer and the Strataglass is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. !!! If it holds up like everyone says, it will be well the the extra bones! --------------------------------------------------------<* )))) ><
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    Wiring on a 1997 228G

    DoulbeEagle&jehines3, Do you use regular grease or the dielectric grease when you crimp the connectors? I had not considered adding grease to the connector prior to crimping on OEM Grady wiring. I have used the Corrosion Block dielectric grease on the connections but not on the wire prior to...
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    Wiring on a 1997 228G

    You are going to find many opinions on this subject like everyone has said before. :roll: My thought is to use the tinned terminal connectors that have the adhesive lined shrink on each connector. One wire per connector! All the terminal connectors are crimped with the proper crimp tool and...
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    FLIR...... Is it all that?

    Do you have a link for more info on flir? :?: :?:
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    Wiring on a 1997 228G

    Hey jehines3, Are you planning to use adhesive shrink tubing on those terminal connectors? :?:
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    Wiring on a 1997 228G

    Corrosion Block also makes a 16 oz tub of non-conductive dielectric grease for about $9.00. I have been using Corrosion Block sprays for years for everything around salt water. It's great stuff ! Check it out... http://www.nocorrosion.com/corrosion-control.htm Corrosion Block -...
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    Wiring on a 1997 228G

    I have found a few places online for some good deals on quality marine electrical products. Check out the links below... I have received some helpful advice from this forum. Read up,ask questions, talk to the pros and then decide how you want to do it. Just don't do it the "wrong" way...
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    After 2 days with the buffer...

    Thanks for the link. I am looking forward to trying it out. I have stains on the boat that other polishes and cleaners won't take out without extreme elbow grease. I am thinking of replacing the stripes on the side as they are not looking to good. Should the gelcoat be wax free before I put the...
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    After 2 days with the buffer...

    Nice job Capt Bill! Can you tell me the actual names of the 3 Meguires products? I am having trouble locating the "3 part system" Thanks :?: :roll: :?: