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  1. Drifter80

    95 226 swim platform

    Does anyone know where I can find a replacement swim platform for my Grady? All I can find at marine stores and on websites are full replacements with new brackets. I’d like to just replace the platform if possible.
  2. Drifter80

    1995 226 rub rail size

    I am trying to get a new rub rail for my '95 Seafarer. The sizes listed are all fairly close to each other. Is there a standard size per year or do I need to buy a micrometer to measure the height and width of the rub rail in order to get a proper replacement?
  3. Drifter80

    Mooring whip locations

    I am going to install some mooring whips on my seawall. I am fairly confused by the limited instructions that came with them. Do I mount the whips for the aft and spring line cleats or do I mount them for aft and bow?
  4. Drifter80

    226 new upholstery

    Has anyone redone the upholstery on their 226 or similar boat? I need to replace the four aft seat cushions and I'm wondering if I should go with the standard set up or replace the two stern backrests or do a wraparound bolster for the sides and onto the backrests. I'm not sure if that would be...
  5. Drifter80

    Water pouring out of prop hub

    Stupid question - is it normal for water to pour out of the prop hub after tilting the motor out of the water? I never really noticed this before but it's only the second time out this year and I can't for the life of me remember if this is normal operation. I just had my impeller and lower unit...
  6. Drifter80

    226 trim issue

    I noticed that my trim tabs stopped working yesterdat. There is a slight click when I hit the switch sometimes but no motor or pump sounds. I read a post about the location of the pump being under the starboard bunk in the small storage area (and confirmed with a friend who has a 94 24' Grady)...
  7. Drifter80

    Synthetic teak flooring

    I had a teak flooring put down on my boat to cover up some pot holes from the first owner (who had a habbit of dropping cannonball sinkers on the deck) and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Cant wait to get her in the water again!
  8. Drifter80

    adding a pulpit 95 226

    Does anyone know how I would go about installing a pulpit and windlass anchor? After a few fall fishing trips of pulling an anchor out of the muck in heavy wind I think that would a good off season investment. Would I have to buy a pulpit and railing from Grady? Does Grady even sell pulpit kits...
  9. Drifter80

    Fall boating

    We've been enjoying a very nice Indian summer so far this year. I've been catching perch and smallies and just enjoying some nice cruises with friends & family. I wish I could skip the upcoming winter and go straight to next years launch day...
  10. Drifter80

    new cabin bolsters & LED rope lights

    I've been wanting to redo my cabin for a year or so now. I finally found a fabric that I liked for my cushions and bolsters to replace my old ones (they were getting a bit rough). I also added a 14' rope light around the back of the bolsters. I wanted to use spacers and have the lighting between...
  11. Drifter80

    Removing the cabin bolster cushions

    Does anyone know how to remove the bolster cushions in the cabin of a mid 90s 226? I cant find any screws or mounting brackets or anything. Maybe I'm over looking something....
  12. Drifter80

    Hard top cargo net?

    Does anyone know where I can get a cargo net for my hardtop?
  13. Drifter80

    Hatch screens

    Does anyone know where I could find a velcro hatch screen? Everything I've seen online is a large screen that covers the outside of the hatch or something with mounting hardware. My dad used to have a couple velcro hatch screens on his old Sea ray weekender but I cant find anything like them...
  14. Drifter80

    fuel gauge inop

    I have a 1995 226 with a 200 Yamaha with the electronic yamaha gauges. I fueled my boat up Monday and the gauge did not adjust. I have no idea where to start with this problem. Is anyone familiar with these gauges? They are probably a fairly common set up, I had the same throttle and gauge...
  15. Drifter80

    Small LCD tv for cabin

    I am thinking of putting a small LCD TV/DVD player in the cabin of my 226. Has anyone done this? Pictures, ideas, and suggestions welcome. thanks
  16. Drifter80

    My 1995 22 Seafarer

    behind my parents house with VERY limited dockspace... but free :lol:
  17. Drifter80

    Adding a chartplotter to my 226

    I am adding a Raymarine A65 chartplotter to my boat. I have a raymarine depth/fish finder unit that I want to keep on my boat rather than replace it and have a split screen function on my chartplotter. The problem is helm space. My sonar is mounted along the centerline and if I mount the plotter...
  18. Drifter80

    Deck mat

    I'm looking for a deck to put on the back deck of my 226 (mainly so my boxer dog doesnt slide around). I was thinking about getting a rubber mat but I'm worried the summer heat might melt it to the fiberglass. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a deck mat?
  19. Drifter80

    BA voyager speaker covers

    Does anyone know a decent way to remove the speaker covers on Boston acoustics voyager speakers? I know a few people on here have them on their boats. I just got my boat out of storage and noticed that something was spilled on one of them and I want to clean the grill but I can’t get the cover...
  20. Drifter80

    Great weekend on the water

    This past weekend was by far my best time on the water all summer. I took the Grady to a friends cottage on Harsens island on Lake St. Clair. We had six boats up there total and it was a blast. The boat ran AMAZING. It feels like it rides smoother and better every time I take her out. The...