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Thanks guys, I'll try through Grady Dealer, Im glad its still an "in use" part.

Hey guys, has anyone ever had to replace their window wash knobs? The actual valve assembly that controls the freshwater to the wiper? Mine cracked compliments of the wonderful 7 degree days we had in GA and my RV antifreeze mix just wasnt strong enough to cover that sort of temperature. I...

I looked hard at the Suzuki 175's, but couldn't bring myself to experiment with $25,000+..... You gotta figure Grady has been doing this for a while, if lower HP options would have been good for that hull, we would have seen it already. There's nothing wrong with thinking out of the...

2k with no brakes, may be a bit much. You figure new lights, new set of DISC brakes, Actuator, hoses posible bearing & springs will add up t0 $700+ really fast; if you are DIY'er then you can save $$ but add labor, you might get out from a shop under $1000. If you buy new, you'll have a...

I had a very similar issue last year, gutted all 3 sets of Tiedown CRAP for two sets of Deemaxx & converted to electric over hydraulic. The difference is night and day. Nothing but good things to say for the Deemax and I used a Dexter EOH actuator that I really like.

Congrats on a great boat!! I don't have ac power (wish I did) so I can't help there. Toilet I'd definently raw water, I have a 4 year old, several times she "had to go" at ramp etc, I just used the water hose to fill and flush toilet, the sink in the head is on a hose so you can aim it over...

Nice job on the upgrade!! I am having the exact same problem, I guess its time to look into doing this too. Did you just bypass the original switch controller and tank level buttons/keypad? I assume a nice 12volt switch or button is all you need, push the button.....pump runs, simple and...

I bought a tri-axle for me mine, VA to GA tows are a common occurrence for me. Recently re-did the brakes to Electric over Hydraulic.......unbelievable performance upgrade. I have spring axles, bunks and guide poles......all of which are very nice for a big load. One thing Im noticing more...

I bought a Venture for my 265, I went overkill and got a 12k capacity, that much I'm glad for. I got LED lights, guide posts, aluminum wheels, centering bunks and poly glide covers, all upgrade options. The one thing I'd do again is get a SS brake package and a electric over hydraulic brakes...

Garmin trip info say 44.1kts max speed, as in Nautical Miles per hour.....x1.15 = 50.7mph!!! Yeah, she flys, infact its a alittle squirrelly at that speed with chine walking. Doesn't happen much, these have all been lake only run tests, probably never gonna see these kind of conditions in the...

Agreed to all previous posts, I would not buy this boat. But if you really are good a DIY work (major work), I'd say 5000-7500 tops. If you have a 3/4 ton, you're good to go on trailering, but don't skimp on that one, get a triaxle, that's what I have and have no issues towing mine 500 miles...

I have a 2001 hull, just which does have lower scuppers than the 2002+ hulls. I don't think my hull has bad issues with bow steer, it doesn't like a lot of trim tab, and not much engine trim either. My first test run with the ETEC 250's had some serious chine walk issues at WOT, but 8000#'s at...

Got to run the boat today, shake down cruise with a very light boat, only 40gal of fuel, no gear, 2 batteries no enclosure. Best cruise I saw was about 31kts, 4000 RPMS, 1.6nm/gal. Top end with 4 blade props, 44kts at 5700 RPM's. My normal cruising speed in 3' waves (typical Atlantic sea...

Id love to have that 305 behind my truck!!! I cant speak directly for that model, but towing a 265 is similar, add 4feet in length and a foot in width and about 3000lbs overall. Thats a big load. My 265 weighed in at 10,600#s on a triple axle 12600# (load capacity) trailer. Thats scaled...

Bob, I would love to hear Grady step up and fix it, but I dont see it happening, but thats just my opinion, since you are the original owner, its worth taking in to get looked at, or at the least, take a few pics and email to grady service, here is their reply to my recent inquiry, I read it as...

Re: 265 Repower (espcially those with 2001 hulls) Only update is that Im now only 9 days away from getting off this Oil Rig and headed home. Should be picking up the boat on Dec 5th for inaugural test run out on Lake Lanier. Dealer contacted me last week, most everything is good to go, they...

Doubt Grady will cover it, especially if just spider cracks. If it is significant enough to get your fingernail into, it might be worth bringing in for an "assessment" but still doubtful 8 years post sale. (I sent in pics to Grady about my transom having a hairline stress crack and sent in...

X2 for the stainless steel ratchet mount, those things are the best. I drilled a hole in my hard top, inside the electronics box for wires to pass through, I used a simple clam (on top) shell facing aft, run the wires (being sure to round off the hole to prevent chafing, fill hole with silicone...

Re: 265 Repower (espcially those with 2001 hulls) Yeah I cant wait to get back to it, first trip out should be on Dec 5th at Lake Lanier. As for the 4 blades, I was concerned about that too, previous owner of motors had em on 31ft Ocean Master CC, bracketed boat. He wanted more stern lift and...

Re: 265 Repower (espcially those with 2001 hulls) Dropped it off today at local ETEC shop, I ran all the rigging, binnacle and key harness etc this weekend myself. NEMA 2000 is gonna be really cool, looking forward to that. But I left it to the dealer to finish and hook everything up correctly...