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    232 TANK REPLACEMENT: deck flange trimming & cross bracing

    Re-coring deck over main gas tank and decided to change out the 27 year old tank despite the absence of a leak. Pulled the deck and notice right away that the cross-bracing 2x4's had about 1/2 - 3/4" clearance from the top of the tank. Thought that to be unusual since a tank I did on a...
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    BEST RIDING HULL BEYOND 232 SV2 HULL?

    Looking to upgrade existing 232 SV2 hull to one that may ride smoother and handle different sea states better. Would like to stay below 29'. Which Grady says you..?? Thank for your input.
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    232 W/ BRACKETED SINGLE: What engine height do you use??

    Trying to help a buddy mount his single engine at the correct height on his 232 Gill bracket. I have seen engines mounted using the very top engine hole and also ones on the very bottom engine hole. You would think that there would be some uniformity in how high/low the engine would be...
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    REMOVING BRACKET BRASS DRAIN PLUG...

    I never knew that Grady used brass plugs in their brackets .. that is until yesterday when I grinded all the paint off a bracket to repaint it. Tried to remove it w/ the correct size Allen key but that did not happen. Thought the prior owner jury rigged it this way. I am use to the plastic...
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    Plastic Rear Deck Drains: Who makes them ?? Who sells them ?

    The 15 year old deck drains that lead from the cockpit to the transom scuppers have about had it on this 232. Am changing the scuppers so I know that these drains will have to go as well. Which replacement ones have worked for you guys? Thanks for the assist.
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    TRANSOM PLASTIC THRU HULL SCREW SIZE..??

    Would like to find out the normal screw length used for the plastic transom thru hull w/ the black rubber flappers. If I recall it was about 1.5" and screwed into the transom as well. Just want to make sure.
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    MARINE ILLUMINATED ROCKER SWITCH SOURCE..??

    Got two on the fritz that I would like to change out. The ones that illuminate with that yellow/green dot when on. Does anybody know who made them? Would like to replace w/ identical. Thanks.
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    Name of bulkhead mounding material..??

    Okay so what is it made of...?? Its not starboard I know that much. Just need the name so I can search for a source. It is that wood grain 10/32" stuff around the outter base of the cabin. Thanks.
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    Ongoro or AFI dual horn replacement source..??

    Has anyone recently changed out their horn after finding a good source..?? My local store is looking for $47 for the dual AFI one...And yes I have seen higher as well. Thanks for the help.
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    TRANSOM REPLACEMENT GUY NEEDED

    Have a buddy with a full transom Grady that probably needs to be redone. Looking for any leads of a reputable guy in the NY / NJ area. One quote he got was way high. Almost made the purchase of a replacement hull a cheaper proposition.. Thanks for the help.
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    SOURCE FOR RESETABLE GRADY FUSES..??

    Looking to change out several fuses on the accessory panel at the helm. These are the resetable ones where you push in that rubber boot if the fuse pops. Any sources aside from Grady..?? Thank you.
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    ADDING 2ND WIPER: IS BOAT PREWIRED FOR PORT WIPER??

    Boy are those wiper motors expensive... but I think i would like to have that port one in place. Before I cut the ceiling carpeting, can anyone confirm if Grady pre-wires the port side as well..?? Also the starboard wiper's bushing nut ( not the brass one) corroded away and the motor is...
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    THRU-HULLS REPLACEMENT: WHICH DECK FITTINGS??

    I would always replace my thru hulls as needed with the standard Perko plastic replacement ones since in the older hulls access was much more difficult than with the SeaV2 hulls. I am now lucky enough to have newer hull, so access is much better and I would like to perhaps switch to Stainless...
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    TRIM TABS: WHERE DOES GRADY PUT THE PUMP ON A 228??

    Spring project = Trim Tabs by Bennett. Question : where did Grady put the pump for your 228 boat..?? Thanks for the help.
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    SINGLE SUZIE 300HP ON A 232: ANY PERFORMANCE #'S YET..??

    Just wondering if anybody has performance stats on how this engine runs on a 232.. Thanks..
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    232 REAR TRANSOM WIDE FISHBOX USES..?? LIVEWELL MAYBE??

    Just looked at an earlier version of a 232 which has that transom wide fishbox. Have any of you guys ever transformed that box to a live well and with what success..??