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    Fuel tank install - 83-204c

    Well I finally got my tank!! its very shiny. it's two inches shorter and about an 1/8 inch larger in width then the origingal, a bit tight but I it can be worked in. The original hard rubber strips the tank sat on are broken and cracked. What material is good to run along the stringers where...
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    Overnighter 206G

    The gas tanks can always be an issue on older boats. I am in the process of replacing the tank in an 83 204c. I was picking up all kinds of gunk from the bottom of tank when running at high rpm. I took out the tank to flush it out and found it was pitted almost all the way through in certain...
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    Cockpit Trim Restoration - 1993 Explorer

    If you like the look of real wood you can make yourself some really nice replacment wood panels. I stripped the wood off my old Regal Majestic - it had some nice mahogony rails that I salvaged. I traced out what was left of the original wood grain pattern to make a cardboard template. I then cut...
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    85 OVERNIGHTER PROJECT

    Great Job! looks like new! - Mine does not appear to be as warped but I need to get in there for a godd look. I took the motor off the boat yesterday, the wetness/damage seems to be mostly on the right side and probably due partly to the fish finder and speeedo wheel which was not properly...
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    My first - 83 Overnighter

    Here are some pics I posted... http://picasaweb.google.com/Merculator
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    My first - 83 Overnighter

    Hey, appreciate all the input!! I am having the tank done at Ram Welding in Farmingdale Ny I heard they do excellent work and I have a welder buddy who happens to knows them & he is hooking me up with a good price. I should have it in a few days. Another place I checked out is actually next...
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    My first - 83 Overnighter

    I would post some pics but cant figure it out...lol
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    My first - 83 Overnighter

    Thanks for the info - I plan on having a new tank fabricated, I was quoted a price of $490 which is the cheapest I found and by an experienced tank fabricator - I really dont think the transom is all that bad but still want to put an alum back up plate on the upper inside section. I was also...
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    1983 Grady 204C - Transom plate dimensions

    Hey all, I am looking to make a transom reinforcement plate for the upper inside section of the transom on a 1983 Grady 204C overnighter. I would like to cover as much of the inner section as possible and I would like to cut the angles in close. It appears that the plate needs to be about 50...
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    My first - 83 Overnighter

    Hi I'm a new Grady owner. I picked up an 83 overnighter from a family member who had to get rid of it & I just happened to have a 225 Merc dying to be screwed to a new hull - the two were married this spring. I have a few problems I am hoping some of you can help with. First question - Is the...
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    fuel tank install 204 overnighter

    I am looking for a 65 gal for my Overnighter anyone have a good source for tanks? Any use the plastic moeller tanks?