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    Casting Platform Railing

    I have a 257 center console and fish Montauk for several weeks in the fall. The raised casting platform is a bit treacherous in big seas. I've seen other boats (like Sea-Crafts) with custom raised railings around the bow. I am looking to have the same built for my 257, hopefully in a way...
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    Grady vs. Regulator vs. Contender

    I have a Grady 257 CC, which I absolutely love. This fall I've had her in Montauk for the fall run, docked alongside a number of Regulators and Contenders in the 23' - 26' range. All three are obviously terrific boats and fishing platforms, and I'm just wondering how this group compares the...
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    Fly Rod Holders

    I have a 2004 257 and only 2 of the 6 horizontal rod holders will accommodate a 9-foot fly rod. I am considering mounting vertical fly rod holders on the port side of the console (I don't have a t-top). Has anyone else mounted fly rod holders on their Grady? If so, I'd appreciate hearing how...
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    Adding Oil

    After 3 weeks, I absolutely love my new (to me) 257 center console, model year 2004. It has a 2-stroke engine, and the oil tank is filled through an opening in the rear starboard corner of the hull. It fills v-e-r-y slowly, apparently because there is no vent. If others have this problem...
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    Northstar Electronics

    Used Grady 257 I just bought is rigged with Northstar 6100i chartplotter/depthfinder. Anyone have any opinions on this unit, or Northstar electronics generally? It is not a brand I am that familiar with. Thanks.
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    2004 257 Center Console Price Question

    I'm looking at 2004 257 Center console with 2004 Yamaha 300 2-stroke. Has t-top (which I actually don't want), Northstar gps/fishfinder and vhf, cd/stereo). Maintenance records indicate no problems with engine and low hours. Price quoted is $45,000. Do folks think this is a fair price? Thanks.