Recent content by Halfhitch

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    Broken anti-siphon valve on a Tournament 192, how do I get the pickup tube out?

    A good way to do your repair should you not be able to remove the aluminum elbow is to install an inspection plate in your tank right where the bad fitting is. Before installing the plate for final is to install the proper size bulkhead fitting in the inspection plate before bolting it down for...
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    Broken anti-siphon valve on a Tournament 192, how do I get the pickup tube out?

    No need to go to those extremes of welding. Totally unnecessary. Outfits like this can fix you up with what you need. This just the first one I saw on a quick search. You will just have to get a repair fitting that does not require a hand-hole access. There are some bolt-on handhole covers to...
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    Broken anti-siphon valve on a Tournament 192, how do I get the pickup tube out?

    Tech dog, Don't get too concerned if you wind up spinning the fitting in the plastic. There are innumerable repair/replacement parts available. The field sprayer guys are constantly changing/adding input/output fittings in poly tanks. Not rocket science, just science in a different business. To...
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    Coast Guard documentation for Gulfstream 232?

    Having worked on the water for many years in the dredging business, where all our tugs, barges, crew boats and such were documented, I highly recommend you don't document your pleasure boat unless you absolutely have to. It is a head-ache you don't need. Any changes you make to your boat going...
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    Coast Guard documentation for Gulfstream 232?

    It would be my guess that the lending company just used the wrong terminology in their request. I would guess they want proof of the vessel is Coast Guard "certified", not "documented". All Grady White boats have a Coast Guard placard in the vessel near the helm. Grady White can produce a letter...
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    Grady 205 with 3.3 f250 cant hit 50mph

    You're expecting too much maybe?
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    Bait tank pump constantly vapor locking when coming off of a plane if traveling over 25 knots. I have a 33 Express.

    Have you checked the hose from the pump to the tank inlet to make sure you have a constant up-grade with no sags to hold a "water-plug" when the pump gets a little gulp of air.
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    Discolored Porta Potty Hatch - Help a Newbie

    The best solution is to....GO BOATING.
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    porta potty

    The small line is a vent to let air in as the contents are vacuumed out. You can remove the freshwater tank by unlatching the side latches. Carry the tank to a faucet and refill. You can also just pull a hose into the head and fill it in place.
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    2004 GW Express Crusier Buzzards Bay

    Mustang, if you think this is helpful to a man trying to advertise his boat, telling any potential buyers that there are innumerable other boats like his to look at, is helpful, you have a differing view of what's helpful than I. I just hope the moderators delete all the unhelpful posts on this...
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    2004 GW Express Crusier Buzzards Bay

    Hey, you two guys ought to shut your trap. RockLobster used the classified forum of our Great Grady forum to advertise his boat ads being for sale. He is very upfront with the work that has been done and is expecting to have a discussion about that topic with individuals interested in purchasing...
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    Trim Tabs Unresponsive

    Before you buy parts with a prayer, check where the muti-wire connector plugs into the unit. I had a failure of the tiny wires where they met the plastic plug-in connector. They were broken off flush, so I had to purchase a new cable. This is the connector at the hydraulic pump. You can see the...
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    yamaha 350 Broken steer tube/ swivel assembly

    Time to plan a repower. Let a rebuilder do what he does and you can go your merry way. A rebuilder will give you a decent amount for your engine and put another on in one day.
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    How to run engine in a bucket?

    I second the Rubbermaid tub.