Recent content by Wild blue

Make a template for the router, no exceptions, I used 1/4” scrap I had lying around, if I had to do it over again I would have done the router work before I cut the shape out, a little extra surface for the router would have been nice! Good luck. Can’t wait to see it

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Yes1” thick

Here is a pic of the under side

After reading about the fish box lid issues on the 272 sailfish I decided to make my own replacements, couldn’t find Starboard that matched so I went with black to avoid visible staining. This cost me $250 for board, bolts etc and 4 hours of time. The seem like they are going to work great...

Barbender, Check out this listing. Not a ton of information but you might be able to find a deal here.‍♂️ https://spokane.craigslist.org/boa/d/olympia-1999-grady-white-272-sailfish/7729644316.html

Definitely an issue, if you love the boat negotiate the fix into the price, it could be a great deal if the seller is willing to negotiate with you,

I used this Proxxon, it got mostly everywhere I needed, only a couple spots had to be done by hand. 99 sailfish

I have the Yamaha 200’s on my sailfish, have plenty of power in ugly seas, cruising at 30mph at 15gph fuel consumption…. 4200 rpm. I like them, no complaints other than it’s about an hour to get to my service provider, I bought the boat this way, I also have a kicker so not a lot of extra for...

The original had gasket washers so I reused them, hand tight like a garden hose. I did add a little TFE paste but more as an anti seize just in case. So far it works great for a rinsing my reels and down riggers

Here is a pic of mine with a 4” shower extension, this is under pressure, no issues threading it in and sealing

No, but my pump is out and I hate that system, seems like everyone I know with a Grady is constantly messing with it! I don’t plan to pump out very often so it isn’t a huge deal but I like systems that work when needed

So I was able to get a couple 6” shower nipples for a total of 13 buck! I’d say it even looks better not that it matters but the extra length on the handle is nice! cheers!

I’m looking into replacing the Has anyone taken a stab at swapping out the black tank and pump with this setup, …if so what were the good the bad and the ugly(other than the cost) Thank you in advance for any feedback!