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    Overnight power for 265 Express / Honda Portable Generator

    Would anyone know if I were to buy a portable Honda generator if I would be able to plug in my 30amp shore power cord to it and have power for an overnight trip? Would this run all electronics, microwave, spreader lights and so on? Thank You
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    Fish Tails / Middle / Dip

    The weather looks good for Saturday / August 2nd and I will be heading to the edge on my 265. If anyone is heading south on Saturday let me know and we can work together on breaks and results. I have Terrafin as the primary sea water temp to target good water. Channel 68 FishFinder Schinnicock
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    Canyon Trip / 7-12-2008

    Hey Fells, I am making my 2nd trip to the Hudson Canyon in the 265 Express this Saturday the 11th. (wether permitting) I am interested to know if any GW owners are planning to make the run as well. The warm water should move north over the edge by the weekend making good conditions for Tuna...
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    1st Cnyon Run in 265 Express

    Hey Guys, I made my 1st Canyon run to the Dip on Saturday in the 265. Although it was a beautiful day on the ocean we ended up with only two Mahi about 20lbs each. It was a tough day for yellowfin as I only heard of two taken. We ran from Schinnicock to the Middle and trolled over to the...
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    2003 265 / 225 Yamaha Four Strokes, 200 hour service

    Gentlemen, I have 170 hours on my motors and have made a decision to have the 200 hour service done prior to going splash next week. I went to Spellmans marine and purchased the parts based on the Yamaha owners manual for 200 hour service. The dealer tells me that the thermostats do not need...
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    2003 265 Express question

    Gentlemen, While working on the boat the last several days I have been puttering with the radar & gps and inputing some waypoints and so on. I have also been playing the radio. This morning I found the batteries are just about dead so i put the charger on them this evening. The boat is out...
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    Butterfly Jigs / Opinions???

    Gentlemen, So I am at the tackle shop this afternoon picking up some terminal tackle and the gent who owns the place is raving about these schmano butterfly Jigs for Tuna. Tells me they have been known to out fish butter and sardine chunks. Then he goes on to tell me that to fish these jigs...
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    GW 265 Express Battery's

    Gentlemen, I was out shopping for her this morning and bought a nice Jabsco spotlight with remote and antenna and hardware for the marine tech to install the 2nd vhf radio. I noticed that I have only 2 batteries in the aft compartments and he tells me the boat when new originally sold with...
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    Mackeral Fishing / bait needed

    Hi Folks, I am interested to know if there is a mackeral run off the south shore of Long Island and if so when should I start to target these fish? My intentions are to get mackeral for bait. My rig will be berthed at Jacksons marina out of Schinnicock. Thanks Very Much, Dan
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    2008 Tuna Fishing / Fish Tails & Hudson

    Now that the new boat is home and in the yard I am preparing for the season. In August and September I plan on doing some fishing on the edge and wanted to gain a bit more knowledge than I have about offshore trolling lures and techniques. I have bought the hardware, rods, reels, charts...
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    Ring Free / Synthetic Oil ???

    Hi Guys, Can you folks help me out with a question? I have asked the dealer if it's necessary to use Ring Free in the 4 stroke motors. I always used the stuff on my last boat but it has a 200 Yamaha 2 stroke. Dealer tells me it's a wise move to use it with 4 strokes as well. Also, Dealer...
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    Buying a Grady

    Hi Folks, I placed a down payment on a 2003 GW 265 express / twin 225 Yamaha 4 srtokes last weekend. Several years back I owned a 215 Aquasport walkaround. I have the sea trial and closing this weekend. The dealer tells me that this Grady will be a completely different experience form the...