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I have a 1985 Fisherman 204 that I would like to replace the dash and all gauges. Anyone done this? Looking for sources and ideas for dash materials. I was thinking of lexan, but am open to ideas. Thanks. Gradyrod

my engine runs like a top at planing speeds, but at low speeds, and at idle is very rough and clunky. Starts right up, but runs rough. Any thoughts gentlemen? Thanks. Gradyrod 1985 Fisherman 205

Motor: 1997 Johnson 175 I can't seem to find where the ATF fluid that I spotted on my lower unit came from. Last year tilt/trim worked fine. Now it is so,so--it went all the way up and then didn't want to come back down for a while. I haven't filled the resevoir yet, but I may try that to...

Can anyone suggest a good method of keeping the T/T motor coated to stop rusting. Every year I try to spray it, but it always seems to be rusting! What is the best way to try and preserve this expensive motor? Thanks. Gradyrod 1985 Fisherman 204 1997 Johnson Oceanrunner 175

I am planning a week vacation to Palm beach at the end of April. Since I can't bring my Grady Fisherman 204 down with me (as I am flying down) I was wondering if there is anyone on this board that may be willing to take a fellow Grady owner out fishing in the South Florida area? I would, of...

I am planning a week vacation to Palm beach at the end of April. Since I can't bring my Grady Fisherman 204 down with me (as I am flying down) I was wondering if there is anyone on this board that may be willing to take a fellow Grady owner out fishing in the South Florida area? I would, of...

I just drained the lower unit gear oil today and noted that it was practically white in color! My quesiton is should I remove the lower unit and take it in to a dealer to do a pressure test, or just go ahead and replace the top gasket myself and take a chance it's not the gasket down at the...

Have a 1997 175 Johnson Oceanrunner that I need to replace the throttle and shift cables. Can someone explain how to disconnect these cables from the motor? They are down low and I'm not sure how to best detach them and how they should be clamped in ( what part of the cable should be in the...

I have a 1997 Johnson 175 Oceanrunner with a shift/throttle cable problem.. It is extremely difficult for me to push my control lever forward or pull it back to neutral. It does seem to go into reverse more easily. I was wondering do I check the cables first or the motor? Thanks for any...

Lately I have been having trouble starting my 1997 Johnson 175hp Oceanrunner. It is not the engine, rather it's the control assembly. It is difficult for me to find neutral with the controls. Is there a switch on the control assembly or is it an issue at the motor? Until I find the correct...

Need to get a good hand soap to get fish and smells off hands after fishing and cleaning fish. Anyone have a recommendation that is easily purchased at say Walmart and that will work with salt water?

Have a 97 looper that I put to bed and all was running great. Today I go to start and it fires right up, but keeps stalling out after a couple of seconds. Then after a few more tries it starts again runs a little, blows a lot of the fogging smoke out, and stops. Finally I quit trying...

I have a 1985 Fisherman 204 and noticed that water is pooling and not draining out of the 2 forward lockers in the bow area. I thinkthese lockers are supps=osed to drain out the starbard side forward thru hull. Does anyone know how to clear these out? Thanks! Gradyrod

I was going to replace my 2 thru hulls on the sides of my Fisherman204. When I removed one of the thru-hulls I noticed a water soaked core. Upon testing and tapping the area around the thruhull, I noticed that about 1-2 feet is soft around the hole. I dug out the mushy stuff as best I could...

Need to replace a flush mounted thru hull in my fish box on my 1985 fisherman204. Does anyone know where I can get a flush mounted plastic drain(thru-hull) that is 90 degrees and fits 1 inch hose?? Thanks! Gradyrod

I am replacing the side thru-hulls (plastic) on my 1985 Fisherman 204. While removing the hose I cracked the bottom of the thru-hull that allows the aft storage area to drain. Does anyone know the diameter or type of thru hull that sits in the bottom of the locker that I now need to replace...

Does anyone know the diameter of the thru hulls at the aft sides of the Fisherman 204? I want to replace them this year and install a ball valve as well to be able to shut them when I'm at the dock. Thanks! Gradyrod 1985 Fisherman 204

I have had a problem, as have many others, with the scuppers of my 1985 Fisherman 204 being partly underwater. This year, in fact, even the aft scuppers on the sides of the hull that drain the fish boxes were partly submerged. I keep my boat in the water at a dock and I am worried about this...

Hauled boat up on trailer today and ran for a few seconds with the lower unit out of the water. How long does it take to do engine damage or impellor damage while running dry?? Gradyrod

Anyone know the weight (wighout engine) of a 1985 Fisherman 204? I am looking at trailers and I would like to know how much the boat weighs! Thanks! Rod