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  1. Ky Grady

    Newer and older gimbal rod holder compatibility?

    Maybe one of the three worked out, it's been a minute since I did them. As far as the fade, yes, it was there but was minimal after installing the new one's. As Mustang65fbk says above, drill another hole or two if necessary and seal them up during installation. I would be hesitant to drill...
  2. Ky Grady

    Power Plant for Adventure 218

    Yes, FBW is available in the gray as that's what I have. Was just saying that mechanical is only available in the gray.
  3. Ky Grady

    Power Plant for Adventure 218

    If you have a good dealer and it's your order and not a dealer order, you should be able to request the gray motor. All 3 colors are an option, not automatic. Your dealer should give you the option on color when you sit down with them and spec your new boat out. Be careful though when ordering...
  4. Ky Grady

    Power Plant for Adventure 218

    I still think the motor is a leftover model that dealer had since it's running the older graphics. When I repowered in '23, I went with the traditional Yamaha gray since it ties in with the new stripes and logo. I did change out all my graphics to the chrome one's. At the time, and may still be...
  5. Ky Grady

    Power Plant for Adventure 218

    Is it this boat in the showroom? Pretty sure that's an older 4.2 F250 that had never been registered and put into service yet with YAMAHA. They quit doing year model on motors awhile back, so if that's the case, that's how they're advertising it as a 2026 F250, '26 being the year it's put into...
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    Power Plant for Adventure 218

    Sounds like a dealer had a leftover 3.3 and they ordered a 218 without a motor, if that's even possible? The new 4.2 has been around 15 years or so and Grady would have rigged a 2026 218 with a 4.2 from the factory. Something odd going on there? Whatever boat you get, try and get it close to max...
  7. Ky Grady

    Newer and older gimbal rod holder compatibility?

    If you're talking about switching out rod holders, I did mine back in '21 when I was upgrading stipes and logos. I don't remember any real issues with switching them out. I might of had to drill new holes on one of mine due to the original was pointed inboard to much from the factory.
  8. Ky Grady

    283 Release Side Curtains

    Might want to reach out to A&J Canvas in Vanceboro NC and see if they may have a pattern for them. If so, they can make you a set.
  9. Ky Grady

    How to oblong a hole?

    For a little more time consumption, can always use a rat tail file. The rat tail has come in handy quite a few times over the years to massage holes to fit.
  10. Ky Grady

    Switch Panel Before/After

    Looking at you previous post about the $3K quote,,, it's probably correct. Push buttons are a pretty good bump in price versus the standard rockers. Adding the additional panel will be extra expense as well. Mine was just a simple panel with the back-lit GW logo. As we know, prices for...
  11. Ky Grady

    Switch Panel Before/After

    If I'm remembering right, think it was around $1200. It's been awhile since I had it done.
  12. Ky Grady

    Switch Panel Before/After

    Very nice! They do good work. Had my 228 panel done by them.
  13. Ky Grady

    Those are Taco clamp on that are adjustable.

    Those are Taco clamp on that are adjustable.
  14. Ky Grady

    Leaving the group

    You should stay around. I joined the group back in '06,,, didn't buy my first Grady until '17. I was welcomed as a member even though I didn't own a Grady yet. Your experience with your Grady's is a great asset for the group. Feel free to stay and continue to participate.
  15. Ky Grady

    Gulfstream Shopping - potential bracket issues?

    I agree with the others. Ask questions and find out about it. I see another area by the fuel flow meter where it appears to be/been ozzing also. Would indicate some water getting in somewhere to create that. You don't mention a survey being conducted?
  16. Ky Grady

    Correct prop for 228 Seafarer with F225 Yamaha?

    Ken at Prop Gods would have been my first call instead of all the guessing.
  17. Ky Grady

    Boat Curtains for Freedom 235

    A&J Canvas in Vanceboro NC is probably the OEM for the canvas. As long as your boat is 2 years out from current year or older, you should be good. Ask for Lee if you choose to go through A&J.
  18. Ky Grady

    Black Plastic Hinge on Compartments

    Search under Southco Hinge.
  19. Ky Grady

    Adding a boat to the family

    New Wire is in Charleston SC brother.
  20. Ky Grady

    Does this Pass the Smell Test....

    Among other things..... boat in video has a pulpit, boat in pictures does not. Come on folks,,,eyes wide open,,,,