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Considering changing the fuel lines on my 2004 Sailfish. Tanks are fine, visually look real good. Were pressure tested 4 years ago and all good. Hoses are dated 2003 so closing in on 20 years. They look fine on the outside. Access to tanks and back to tank selector switch and filters is ok...

Hi all, Thought I would pass along this little modification. Most dockages are bow in. Stepping over rail is an issue. Added two hinges to the bowrail. Got them from Rail Makers in Costa Mesa CA. Very simple install. Cut rail with a SS pipe cutter, install hinges (tighten set-screw), put cut...

Anyone have experience with the GloMate stove that comes on the Grady's. Mine has a GM -1000. Never used it, but want to. Where can one get the butane fuel canisters? thanks, Oceanbean 2004 GW 282

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any experience or recommendations for boat jack stands for a 282 Sailfish. What sizes? How many? Are they better than just blocking the boat? The boat will be in my driveway for the winter. thanks, Oceanbean 2004 GW 282 w/225F

Hi all, Looking at a 2004 GW with F225's model year 04 too. Low hours. Plenty of posts out there including on this site concerning the exhaust corrosion problem. There seems to be another problem with crank case oil seals. Motors ran great during sea trial. They meet all performance specs and...

My Grady uses the Shurflo Pro Blaster for both the SW washdown and live well. The manufacturer claims these pumps are for the harsh SW environment. The pumps work fine, but I can't get more than 3 seasons out of one before the motor cover corrodes away and it's shot. How does everyone else make...

I leave the boat in late for the fall bass run. This morning go down to check it and find that the cabin door has been ripped open and all my fishing gear and tackle stolen and who knows what else. Fortunately - the %$&&^% 's left my electronics alone and seem to have limited the damage to the...

Hi all, I have a friend with a late model Grady White 226 Seafarer with Yamaha 200 HP V-6 Fuel Injected Outboard. He asked me the following question. I figured you all would know better than I. Any thoughts? I need some guidance regarding the propeller for my boat. The three blade...

I have few chips, scratches etc in the gel coat that I would like to repair. What gel coat repair products are recommended? Any tips for the do it yourselfer? The boat is a 93 Explorer. The color is more white than the newer beize/cream Gradys. thanks, Oceanbean 93 Explorer 245 5.7 VP DP