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    Moving priming bulb

    Primer Bulb actually works best vertical, up side toward engine. I have my (now single) Primer Bulb inside hatch and between Fuel tank feed line and Water Seperator filter. Two lines (with anti-syphon Check Valves) out to Main Engine and Kicker.
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    Help with my new used 1991 Spirit 175

    (I tried to reply to your PM, but my reply was just delivered back to My Inbox....) From the FAQ sticky at top of this Board, here is a link to download free 'PDF's of Grady White Annual Catalogs: http://www.gradywhite.com/customer/catalogs/ You will only find the Spirit 175's mentioned...
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    Rain X on Windshield?

    RejeX also does a great job and is safe for plastic windows as well. Easy to apply to a clean surface and protects for a long time. Has the same rain repellent action as RainX and no streaking.
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    Where are all the 17 spirits?

    Have seen no mention of a problem. I scrapped my 1971 Aristocraft 19 in 1995 when I bought the Spirit. I saved its 18 Gallon Gas tank and have stored it outside in the weather. It is easy to load in my car (MINI Cooper) to transport gas for the Spirit and has shown no symptoms of any...
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    Where are all the 17 spirits?

    We have had ours since 1995, with a Yamaha 90 and Honda 10 kicker. Great little boat and has a solid feel and great handling. Agree on the "wet" at times, but that is characteristic of center console, Sportsman 18 wouldn't solve it. You would have to step up to a dual console for a dry...
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    Kicker motor Yamaha T8 for 228G

    I just have a GW Spirit 175 with a Yamaha 90 and a Honda BF100 8hp kicker. I bolted a 2 foot 'teak' 2x10 to the transom and even with the 'short leg' Honda it is fine. For steering, the Y90 (in neutral for free-wheeling prop) acts as a rudder and steers fine in all but the most extreme...
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    180 Sportsman drop in boxes

    If those photos are stored anywhere on the internet, posting them here is easy. All you have to do is paste the complete (http://... ect.) internet address (URL) between a (no space between the ]and the URL[/img] ). If the photos are huge, it would be best if you could reduce the size (at...
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    Wooden Grady Whites

    Check this one out: http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11203 I recall learning to water-ski behind a G/W 'Woodie' with a Volvo IO. Caught my first Snook off it as well. (over 40 years ago)
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    GPS shuts down on starting outboard

    You may have noticed that your automobile sound system shuts down during engine starting. Since you can also experience high voltage 'spikes' (from the starter motor windings) during engine starting, it is advisable to turn electronics off for engine starting, or have them operating on a...
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    Ski pylon for Advance 247

    What do they mean by: I always used the sliding bridle that attached to the two stern eyes.
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    Grady Drops Prices - Again!

    http://www.fishtale.com/gradydeals_4159.php
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    Yamaha Owners Manual vs. Service Manual?

    Yamaha has the Owner's Manuals online for free viewing (not printing). http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/service/viewmanuals/outboard_manuals.aspx Service Manual would be worthwhile to purchase.
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    Kicker Motor--Peace of mind or a hassle?

    If your only concern is backup for your 225; not worth while, spend the money for SeaTow and a little extra 'preventive' maintenance. For my use, my old Honda BF100 'kicker' gets a lot of use, not just for 'trolling' but for all the low speed areas. My 2-Stroke Yahama is a great engine, but...
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    Wooden GW querry

    Thread full of photos here from the Miami Boat Show: http://www.thehulltruth.com/miami-boat-show/210084-grady-white-2009-a.html including several of a restored 1961 GW Atlantic. (here's one):
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    using eyes for boat lift - Tournament 19

    Had you seen any signs of corrosion before failure? _________________________________________ 1991 GW Spirit 175 on 5500# rated davits (each). Hurricane Charley caught us by surprise and fortunately the Bow was raised about two feet above the stern (fifteen feet above MLW). 5 miles...
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    Trim Tabs

    There seems to be a 'new-in-box' set on Great Grady's For Sale site: http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10654
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    Garmin GPSMap 235 Battery

    Also match voltage and polarity. If you are concerned about soldering a 'button' cell; use silver epoxy, available at electronics shop.
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    Over 10% ethanol? NO WAY! - FILL THIS OUT

    Great site by NMMA to make it so easy. Sent it out (with forwards of site to all I could think of) and added my one year old automobiles warranty prohibition of >10% ethanol fuel as well. This was a week ago and have had zero negative Email response. :)
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    Sonar Transducer

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Mine looks exactly like the one above and works great at all speeds and sea conditions (Lowrance X70A). Caution is that the paddlewheel next to it disappeared, speed was accurate at Trolling speed and wildly optimistic at cruise speed, temperature used to be accurate...
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    qustion regarding boat wax

    All the 'Detailers' seem to use Dawn (dishwashing detergent). Would think toulene or acetone would be overkill.