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    is there a big new grady center console?

    Was at a Grady White club meeting last night and one our club members said that Grady White had a 40+ foot center console at the Miami boat show. Any insights on whether or not GW finally made the leap?
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    Stitching on bolsters?

    The stitching on the bolster behind the bench seat has started to rot and the seam is opening. What would be the best way to repair this bolster and a couple of other seams. I need help so I can give a repair shop the right directions. Thanks.
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    Deck stains?

    I use Spray 9 to clean the bolsters and other areas of the boat. The normal practice is to rinse all areas after I clean. However last week I cleaned fish blood off the deck and gunnel and set the spray bottle down on deck and forgot to store it . I now have a bleached looking circle on the...
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    Trouble with Toshiba DVD player

    While we were on a long cruise this past week the wife tried to load a Blue Planet DVD into the player. However the tray would not open. We tried everything but did not want to break anything. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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    Fuel Question about blending 89 and 91 octane gas.

    I know that Yamaha recommends using 89 octane in engines. However, there are a few marinas in the area that carry 87 octane. I think their main customers are commercial work boats. If I'm in that area and need gas am I OK if I put in 50 gallons to be on the safe side and then add 50 gallons of...
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    Fuel Question about blending 89 and 91 octane gas.

    I know that Yamaha recommends using 89 octane in engines. However, there are a few marinas in the area that carry 87 octane. I think their main customers are commercial work boats. If I'm in that area and need gas am I OK if I put in 50 gallons to be on the safe side and then add 50 gallons of...
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    Questionable option on 2013 GW expresses.

    Looked at a 2013 GW express 330 at the Annapolis boat show. A brand new feature is fold down bench seats on the port and starboard sides of the cockpit. My wife loved this feature as it would make entertaining on the boat much more comfortable. However, it appears you loose the rod racks...
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    Help-stains on prop

    A number of boats in our marina have spots on the stainless steel props. Hull stains have been a problem this year because of algae blooms. However, recently I seen a number of boats with what looks like small rust stains on their props. Should I hit the props with a regular cleaner or use brass...
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    Brown stain on the hull

    Over the past month, we've had a bad mahogany tide in our river. Every boat in our marina has a brown ring above the water line. Someone suggested that I use Starbrite hull cleaner. I don't have a trailer so I would be using it while the boat is in the slip. My concern is what if any damage...
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    Problems with Garmin GPS

    I have a Garmin 2006 GPS as the back up to our Furuno Navnet 2. Last week when we left the dock, the pointer did not move and it had a red question mark flashing over it. In addition, the SOG and COG were blank. At first when I turn it on it shows no satellite but later seems to find something...
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    Problems with Garmin GPS

    I have a Garmin 2006 GPS as the back up to our Furuno Navnet 2. Last week when we left the dock, the pointer did not move and it had a red question mark flashing over it. In addition, the SOG and COG were blank. At first when I turn it on it shows no satellite but later seems to find something...
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    Help settle a Ring Free debate.

    We have been adding ring free to the fuel since we bought our 2007 Grady White. Last night a couple of my friends said putting Ring Free in the tanks is a complete waste of money. One of them did admit that he adds Stabil to his fuel at most fill ups. I seem to remember a post where it was said...
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    Water stains on cloth boat cushions:-(

    While we were away on vacation, heavy rains and soaked soils caused water to seep into one corner of the basement. Unfortunately, this was the corner where I stored the cabins boat cushions this winter. I've dried out the cushions but there still is some stain from the water. Anyone have a...
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    T-top extenders on our GW330 question

    Last summer at a local Grady White gathering we saw a boat with the T-top extender. It appeared to be an easy way to get additional shade over the back seating area. My wife liked the set up and has been lobbying for a set for our boat. My question for the board has anyone had experience with...
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    Struggling with front & side curtains

    We took the curtains off the boat at the beginning of the summer and now that its fall its time to put them back on. I've pulled , tugged and I can't get them to the point where I can get them on the fasteners. The snaps are not the button type where I could use the fastener tool but the...
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    Anyone use Rupps Alum Guard Wipes

    I recently saw an ad for Rupps Alum Guard wipes. It said that you can use it on the rails, hard top supports, reels etc. It would be nice to have some thing you could use on the hard top supports while you still have the side curtains on. If they are as good as they say, I would do a quick wipe...
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    Need a converter box for our boat TV?

    I assume that the TV on our Express 330 will have to have a converter box when the TV signal switches from analog to digital next year. Has anyone talked to Grady White about this issue?