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    New Yamaha 200

    In case you haven't heard; Yamaha Launch new lightweight F200 outboard - Yamaha Motor … www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/news/index.aspx?id=515943
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    Club is starting up again!

    Copied from a letter from Grady White, meeting is scheduled for August 3; contact Atlantic Marine to let them know you are coming. July 27, 2012 Hello, We are excited about starting up the Cape Fear Grady-White Club again. We had a great response to the club mailing. We are up to 46...
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    Kicker on 255?

    Has anyone put a 9.9 high thrust on a 24'9" Grady hull? I'm wondering how this hull performs with a small kicker.
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    GW Factory Tour

    I visited the factory yesterday to see 'First LIght' our 255 just out of the mold. It was a great experience and if you've never been, I highly recommend the trip to Greenville. I last visited the factory in 2004 to see our Marlin 'Miss Sadie' being put together. Many things are the same...
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    Yamaha 300 V-6 vs 350 V-8

    I'm getting ready to order a new 255 and would appreciate any thoughts on which motor to go with. I'm especially interested in reliability of the 350 and any problems you may have had. I've only heard good things about the 300 so far. thanks,
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    Gulfstream 232 and F350 V-8

    For those who have this combo, I would appreciate knowing what is the lowest speed you stay on plane? It's important to me because many days you just can't run over 20 kts or so without getting killed in a small boat coming home from the stream on a strong SW wind. Grady's website seems to...
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    Opinions on F350 V-8 vs twins

    I'm considering a 232 with F350 and I'd appreciate hearing from owners of Grady's with a single F350 . I'm interested in any significant surprises(good or bad) you have experienced with the V-8. And, the real question: If you could do it over again and your Grady could take twins, would you...
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    GW 225 Offshore?

    How far have you run your 225 offshore? How does it handle 2-4's? Any other problems or observations on how it performs as a small offshore boat? Thanks in advance for your input.
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    Touch up paint for 04 Yamaha

    Has anyone had luck matching the paint on 2004 F225's? I've got the usual number of scratches and nicks and would like to freshen up the engines appearance. From what I could search on the internet, it seems Yamaha touch up paint does not match well. Any thoughts or suggtestions? thanks...
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    Crocker's Marine Closing?

    I've heard rumors, Crocker Marine in Wilmington, NC has or will close it's doors? What a shame if it's true. A great Grady dealer that's an institution in the area! Wonder who and where GW will sign up a new dealer?
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    Yamaha F225 Problems?

    Has anyone experienced this problem or familiar with it? http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-for ... osion.html Seems pretty serious.
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    2004 F225 Lower unit problem?

    While performing my annual tune up, my Grady dealer said the lower unit lube was cloudy in both motors and replaced the drive shaft oil seals under warranty. Two months later, I wrap some mono around one prop. Decided to drain a little lube oil to make sure ok. Lube oil was cloudy. To be...
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    Replacing Batteries

    While I haven't had any trouble yet, I'm thinking of replacing the batteries in my 2004 Marlin, 450 hours. To spread out the cost a little, would it be ok/wise to replace two batteries on the same bank this year and the other two next year? The starboard battery switch is on 2 and the port on...
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    Helm air

    Has anyone tried the 12v Cruisair Cuddy ac? I'm wondering if it is strong enough to cool my Marlin helm area with the curtains down. The add says it will run 4 hours on two group 31's. Since I don't have a gen, I have lots of room for batteries.
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    Hours on F225's?

    I've only heard good things about the long life of Yamaha four strokes. I have 450 hours on mine, no problems. I'm curious about the experience of others, especially with high hours.