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    Lets play what's it worth..lol

    Thinking of selling our 1986 grady offshore 24 with twin 1987 yamaha 150 2 stroke outboards. Were getting older and getting in and out of the cuddy isn't easy some times. Were looking to go to a sailfish with the stand up cuddy. So what would be a good asking price for the boat? Both engines...
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    Best way to keep spark plug boots on a 1986 yamaha 150 outboard?

    On a recent outing into the Atlantic Ocean my twin 1986 yamaha 150 outboards didn't sound right plus the power seemed a little off. When we got back to the marinia i removed the engine cowls and found some of the plug wires weren't tight on the sparkplugs. Most likely from taking a slight...
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    Which epirb to get?

    We have a 86 gradywhite 24 offshore which we take out off the coast of Delaware. WE carry a personal epirb with us in the ditch bag. Thinking of getting one that attaches to the boat and automaticly goes off if something were to happen. I started to look at them and i see they have a few...
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    only port engine raises with trim switch in throttle handle

    Working on 1986 gradywhite offshore with twin yamaha 150 outboards with a 704 twin engine binnacles. I just replaced all 4 shift and throttle cables. If i use the trim switch in the port handle the engines will lower but only the port engine will raise. I can get the starboard engine to raise...
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    Replacing cables on a 704 dual binnacle yamaha control unit

    I need to replace the shift and throttle cable for my twin engine 1986 yamaha 150 outboards. How do u seperate the 2 halves to get at the cables?
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    Where to get replacement deck fuel fill?

    I have a 1986 offshore 24. I need to replace the gas deck fill. The problem i'm having is finding one big enough. My original one measures 3.5 inches across the top. Everything i'm finding is between 2 and 2.5 inches.
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    What is this piece called on an 86 offshore

    I need to get 2 of this but not sure what there called
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    time to replace cables on a 86 boat should i also replace the helm control unit?

    Took notice that my throttle and shift cables out by the outboards are frayed. I ordered 4 new cables (i have twin yamaha outboards) The boat is 33 years old with the original helm control levers. Would it also be a good idea to replace that as well? I have to pull it out anyways to gain access...
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    1986 yamaha 150 outboards lower gear lube and quantity

    Time to change the lower gear lube in both of my 1986 yamaha 150 outboards. Can't remember how many quarts i need to do both outboards. Also was gonna use yamalube gear case lube 80w-90 anything better?
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    What to use to make v-berth more comfy

    Have 1986 24 offshore with a small v-berth. We like to spend the weekend on the boat what have people used on top of the factory cushions to make it more comfy?
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    Replacing yamaha 704 dual control with newer style?

    Time to replace the yamaha 704 dual controller on my 86 offshore. Can i replace it with a newer style 704?
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    Best foam to use for cuddy 86 offshore 24?

    Need to replace cushion foam in the cuddy on our 86 24 offshore. We generally spend 2 to 3 nights on the boat when we go fishing. As were getting older were looking to replace the current 2 inch foam with hopefully something more comfortable. Plus the original cuddy cushions are covered in...
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    China yamaha dual binnacle controler 704 any good?

    I have to replace my throttle and shift cables on my 86 24 offshore. Was thinking of also replacing the binnacle controller as well due to age and wear and tear. On ebay i can get new ones for around 300 bucks from china. Has anyone gotten one and if so how is it working?
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    2 inch gas fill cap??

    I have a 86 grady offshore i managed to loose the gas fill cap for it. The opening measures almost 2 inches any ideas where to get a replacement? I've looked into relacing the whole fuel fill but the exsisting opening is bigger then the replacement fills will hide.
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    multi color led light strip what to use?

    I need to replace the led strip lighting on my boat. I used the strips under the gunwall to light up the deck. The cheap china lights only lasted 1.5 years. So i'm looking to replace the red led lighting with led light strip that can do multiple colors. The kits i've found plug into 120 volts...
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    wireless autotether setup for twin outboards

    Would like to get a wireless autotether for twin yamaha outboards any recomendations?
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    Need gas fill 86 offshore 24

    I need to replace my gas fill on my 1986 offshore 24. I need something that has a 4 inch face. I've only been able to find fills that have a 3 inch face. By face a mean the part that gets screwed to the hull
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    ? About automatic inflate life jackets?

    Looking into getting a couple of the following auto inflate life jackets Onyx A/M-24 Automatic/Manual Inflatable PFD Life Jacket Once they deploy do u just throw them away or can u reuse them?
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    which plb???

    Decided it was time to get a plb. Going with a portable unit. I have it narrowed down to 2 1st one ACR-2882 2nd one ACR-2884 Anyone have any experience with either of them?
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    Anything else needed to use shore power?

    I have a 86 grady offshore 24 that doesn't have a shore power panel. The boat has twin outboard engines. We spend a few weekends a year at a marinia in saltwater in a slip. I bought a 30a to 15a adapter with ground fault protection. I just need to plug in the onboard battery charger and...