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    How to clean compound off rub rail?

    I compounded my boat and there is a bit if compound from glancing on the rub rail. What do you guys use to get it off? This stuff is pretty defiant and not coming off very easily. I was using 3M buffing compound and I orbital buffing pad. I also got a bit on my bottom paint. I had it taped but...
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    How to clean hard plastic fighting chair?

    Hello everyone, I am cleaning my boat and decided to give it a scrub from top to bottom. I have a hard plastic fight chair that I believe is the same material as the helm chairs. I had this sitting behind my shed for close to 2 years and it is kinda yucky. Algae has decided to take residence and...
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    At full throttle, a slow go

    Hey guys, I had my boat out for the first time yesterday and it was a Great Grady of a time!! I have been working on it on and off for the last 8 months now(mostly off). Well after all the great studies on the threads and questions answered here out it went and came back!! Just sticking within...
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    Raw water hose connection

    I recently bought a coiled hose to wash the deck of the boat. When I went to install it, I realized the fitting on the boat was a female piece and so was the hose end. Is there an adapter of do I need a different hose with a male adapter? Norm
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    Cleaning teak inside cabin?

    I just cleaned the teak on the deck and it turned out great but was a messy job.It was a two step chemical brush on application. I am going to tackle the cabin next. Outside cleaning the teak I was able to wash the wood then let dry, the inside is going to be different. what do you do to keep...
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    Wilmington NC Gatherings?

    Just trying to find out if anyone from the Wilmington NC area gets together. What when where, how much? Clubs? Gatherings? Looked up Crockers marine website without much luck. Thanks, Norm
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    :?: Cleaning aluminum rails

    Hey guys, I am sprucing up my recent purchase and would like to know what you guys do to keep the metal on the boat looking and staying good. Aluminum and stainless. Thanks. Norm
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    Anyone clean their hull with Meguiers 3 step?

    I was at West Marine looking at the 3m after researching here for a good 3 step hull cleaner and saw the Meguiers as well. The salesman said the Meguiers was a very good product for only about $35 compared to 3m that was around $150. Now I know you usually get what you pay for but I am curious...
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    New Grady owner saying hello

    Well I just got my first Grady and I am pretty excited. It is an 86 offshore pro with a 91 rebuilt 225 Evinrude. It came fully loaded with down riggers, outrigger, fish finder,trim tabs, hard top, curtains, new cushions and the list goes on. Just needs a waxing, and a 12'' fuel line replaced...