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Hi, recently I have been having an electrical issue with the 265. This weekend we had just run about 10 miles at cruising speed - the fridge, the gps, fishfinder, and radar were all on. When I cut the throttles, all electronics turned off, and would not turn back on. We reset the breaker in...

Hi, I went through the same thing a few years ago when I started running the 265. Really spooky list to either side when running in beam and quartering seas or stiff cross winds. It took a while, but I finally got the hang of things and now really like and trust the boat. (couldn't say that...

Hello all, Does anyone in the S. Mass/RI area have any knowlege of navigating the fishtrap areas in and around Newport, RI and the Sakonnett River? I do some boating in these areas and have heard so many horror stories of boaters getting caught up in these evil things that I have been avoiding...

Much thanks for the help - man it's hard finding gifts for my dad. If only I could afford a pair of f225's... Merry Christmas.

Hi, Looking to get my dad a little something for Christmas - anyone out there know of a good place online - or in the Massachusetts/Rhode Island area with a good selection of Grady White merchandise? Thanks-

I have a 265 Express w/ OX66 225's. The 282 is about 500 lbs heavier dry but I would think fuel burn numbers should be similar considering the difference in hull shape and fuel capacity. At 3800 - 4000 rpm's, (about 28 to 30 mph) I get 1.2 mpg. Flat out she'll do about 45-47 mph depending on...

Yep, to check the fuel levels, just use the switch on the control panel to toggle between main/aux. I believe each line on the digital display represents a $50 bill. To actually change which tank the motors are drawing from, you have to look in the vertical doors located in each corner of the...

Best of luck with your new rig - I can't tell you how helpful the people on this site have been to me - class people who will always help out and never make you feel like a greenhorn. And you just bought one of the best pieces of American manufacturing money can buy. Enjoy.

Hey, we can't always talk about the constant maintenance and problems (and joy) our boats give us... I root for Williams College, the best D III school you will ever find. And, perhaps, the only school that will put you deeper in the hole than keeping your Grady in top running order. Go Ephs!

BobP - it'll never end - some day we'll all be arguing over what's better - cold fusion or dilithium crystals :)

Anyone remember the old Bearcat fourstrokes? My dad had one back in the seventies - ran like a champ. I run dual Yamaha OX66 225's now and I really like them - they just love to run and run hard and they are durable. Problem is, compared to a four stroke, they don't really like to just putter...

Pulled the 265 yesterday - Narragansett Bay, Ma. Hoping to put her back in for a trip to Nomans on Sept 10th. Anyone out there have any feelings on how long the storm's swells will stick around, and if you feel the fish will be biting after it? Earl's track pretty much goes right over the...

Whoa! I don't know much about the Striper boats, but I would say this: In my humble opinion, small craft operation, regardless of whether you're running an 18 foot Bayliner or a $250,000 Grady, takes more "situational awareness", common sense, and boat handling skills than if you're in a 70...

Does this only happen when the tank is full? Perhaps once you are under way the fuel in the tank starts sloshing and is escaping through the vent. I am not familiar w/ the 208, I run a 265, but on my last boat, there was a vent on the side that allowed for venting of the tank and would...

I know there are a lot of variables to this question, but I'm curious to know what the feeling is out there on when it's time to repower. I'm running twin 2000 ox66 225's and have learned from this forum that they are a pretty reliable motor as long as they are properly maintained. I'd love to...

Jekyl, Is yours the blue hull from down under? Beautiful boat. From reading your posts and some others', I adjusted the way I was running the boat to great results. For the last 20 years, I was running a Mako 22 ft CC with a pretty flat modified v hull. Pretty big change going to a deep v...

This is for anyone out there new to the 265 Express like me. Just thought I'd share with you all just another reason why we all love to get out on the water. I just got back from a day running offshore and in the bays near Newport, RI. Conditions ranged from ripples near the marina to a short...