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Who fully covers their moored boat? If partially covered, what do you cover? Thanks Guys

I have a tournament 205. After keeping on the trailer for the past two years, I am rack storing it now. I don't want to buy a fully snapped cover for the boat, but I want the best protection possible. What would you suggest? Would a cockpit cover be ok? Will the gelcoat fade at a different...

I changed my lower unit fluid for the first time on my F200 about 3 months ago. I have done this service on my old T40 several times. Since then I have taken out my boat twice. I noticed yesterday, that I was leaking lower unit lube. I changed both gaskets once the oil was changed. It seems...

For the past 15 years I have been going to either the New York Boat Show, Boston In Water Show, or/and the New England Boat Show. They are HUGE shows and take nearly the whole day to get through. Since I moved to Virginia I have attended the Baltimore boat show twice and have been disappointed...

This weekend I completed my winter maintenance on my F200. It was my first time competing this work, and it took me nearly 2 hours. It was a pleasant experience, but I have three questions. 1. I read my owner's manual for the engine oil amount. Under the specifications it said that 6.3 quarts...

I have a 2004 F200 with 129 hours. This weekend in the heat (80 degrees) I noticed a little engine oil on my skeg. My motor was not trimmed at that point, and I didn't see any overflowing oil under the cowling. When I checked the oil cool it was way over the oil limit, but cool it was at...

I have a 2004 Magic Tilt trailer with bunks. The trailer sat exposed to the elements for 6 years unused. I am now using it full time and noticed the bunks are soft. I drilled though them easily. I inspected under some carpet, and they don't look rotten. Should I be concerned about this?

I am slowing getting through some troubles with my 2004 205. My gauges have not fully worked since I bought the boat. I am considering to put off the work until I can gather some more money. I am concerned that my overheat alarm would not be working if my gauges are spotty. Here is what works...

Can anyone suggest a yamaha repair shop in Lake Anna, VA? There are four listed on yamaha.com, but I was curious if anyone had any first hand experience. I called one, and they said "expect your boat in 4 to 5 weeks".

Can anyone suggest a scenic day cruise in the between woodbridge, va and colonial beach, va? What are some good places to stop? Any sandy beaches that we can bring the boat to? Restaurants with a dock?

What turnaround time do you guys expect from your dealer on grady part quotes? My dealer (I will not name) wouldn't give me an estimated cost, and has taken over a week to provide a quote on: bow and cockpit bolsters, bow table, and I- Captains Chair. These are parts for a tournament...

I have a 205 tournament, and the first mate is not pleased with the exposed lines in the motorwell. This was the first thing she noticed when we went to see a sistership 8 months ago. There are two distinct sets of lines. The first are the gas and motor controls, the second is the hydraulic...

So the first mate wants bow and cockpit bolsters. Is there anyone in the DC/ Annapolis, MD area that can do this work? How far do the OEM go from the capt. chair to the stern seat? Does anyone have photos? What is a reasonable price for these?

I tried yesterday and today to install a vista top on my tournament. It was frustrating and time consuming to install. I thought the snaps, zippers and velcro would be easy to use, but its not. I first installed the snaps, then the zippers, then the velcro. Any hints to get these...

So I have the 10 gallon fresh water tank. I emptied it today because we are expecting some below freezing nights. After emptying it I put three gallons of antifreeze in it. I ran the pump for 5 minutes and couldn't get out any antifreeze. Does the pump have to be primed after bring run dry?

The lady and I decided to get a tournament boat. But we are looking to take two overnight cruising trips this summer. The plan would be to launch the boat, travel for 4 or 5 hours, get a hotel on the water with a mooring, and return. Can anyone suggest a trip itinerary? Does anyone know of...

It was a long drive from South Carolina to Virginia to pick up my used 2004 tournament 205, but worth the trip. I sent photos to get uploaded to the photo section. I read my manuals tonight and have a few questions. 1. The seastar manual doesn't have an interval for flushing the fluid, what...

So the survey came in on the 205 tournament I am planning to buy this Saturday. Two things came up. 1. The gauges are not working properly. The hour meter is not showing properly, the tach is off, trim measurement is off, fuel gage is not working, etc. The boat has the yamaha 2004...

on my last boat i would shop vac the bilge, once back on the trailer, after each use in the winter. is this required for a 2004 205 tournament?

these photos came from an 2004 205. what are these holes, and why are they leaking crud? here is a link to the photos http://picasaweb.google.com/FrankBAuriemma/Grady#