Recent content by Mainegrady

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    Fogged up Windshield/Stratoglass

    I think she does miss the south a bit, those early morning cold starts are tough.... I will try the rainex on the windshield glass, the stratoglass website advises not using it did you get the RPM/Speed/GPH i texted you awhile back running with the new props? big improvement
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    Fogged up Windshield/Stratoglass

    A recent trip home from the fireworks the other night in the cold, damp fog, and my entire canvas and windshield were covered in condensation making it impossible to see out. Fortunately I have a "U" shaped section I can unzip in the starboard forward piece so I could at least see a little bit...
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    Paint For Hard Top

    I would like to paint the underside and the topside of my hardtop. Can anyone recomend what type of paint I should use? Thanks
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    Hardtop Frame Material?

    Mine is pitted and weahered as well. Is there any way to bring back the shiny appearance?
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    Adding Hot Water Heater After the Fact

    Has anyone ever added a hot water sysem to there grady? I am looking to make the boat more liveable for the wife and would like to have hot water. My '93 sailfish has the hot cold spiggots and a shower, but not hot water. I was hoping i could find a propane set up as I dont have shore power...
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    22' GW Fisherman Questions

    I maybe forced to downsize and am interested in the GW 22' Fisherman center consoles. Can anyone tell me what year they started including a head into the console. (this is huge point for the wife) Also, what kind of power should this boat have? I see alot with 200s....is this enough? Is the...
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    Holding Tank Macerator Upgrade

    My original Groco submersible pump in the holding tank has finally seized. Instead of going back with the same design, I am considering upgrading to an external pump. I plan to discard the old pump, but still utilize the top cover plate and fittings. I would like to install the new external...
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    Macerator Pump

    Hi All I have the same issue here with my orignal macerator freezing up and woudl like to install an external pump. Would you guys be willingto supply some pictures and/or information on your modification? Thank you
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    Proper Use of the Live well

    Thank guys
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    Proper Use of the Live well

    I would like to start using my livewell for keeping bait while striper fishing. I have never used one before. Is it as simple as liningup the valving, starting the livewell pump and plugging the drain? I believe newer boats come with an aerater? Should I retrofit mine with one? Thanks...
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    Rocker Switch Replacement

    Yes I did, incredible boat
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    Rocker Switch Replacement

    I have a bad windshield wiper switch on my '93 Grady Sailfish. Does anyone know where I can go to purchase a new rocker switch so it matche the rest of them? Thanks in advance
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    replacement fuel sending unit

    I think I have to change out my fuel sender as well, my yamaha digital fuel gauge is blinking one bar. Do you know if you have to calibrate the yamaha gauge after you swap in a new sender? Can you replace the sending unit thru the access hatch? Thanks in advance
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    Mixing Ringfree with Stabil

    The boat/motors are new to me, so I was just going to shock more or less as something to do before I put her in the water. It sounds like its not something you want to do if you dont have to, especially with a fuel injected motor?
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    Mixing Ringfree with Stabil

    I would like to "shock" my Yamahas with Ringfree with my first tank of the season. However, due to the new ethanol fuel, I also have added a maintenance dose of Stabil to the fuel as well. Do these two additives work together? Are there any issues using both? Are they redundant and basically...