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    Battery Cable Harness replacement - 1999 GW Bimini 306

    Hello - I'm undergoing a number of overhauls in the off season, one of which involves replacing the ox66 engines with Suzuki's (on order). I just sold my original engines and this weekend and as part of that package the new owner wanted the rigging. So I removed the wiring harnesses and...
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    Transom Rebuild - follow my journey

    1999 GW Bimini 306 Blew starboard OX66 2 weeks ago. Piston rap. In search of replacement low hour 4 stroke 250s. Had recognized some transom signs of issue over last few seasons. Figured while engines off might as well get it repaired if possible. Here is where I am so far. Estimate 10K -...
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    Mounting Canister Life Raft on Older Grady T-top

    Hi - wondering if anyone has mounted a SOLAS A or B canister life raft on their Aluminum Tube - T Top. My dealer recommends not doing it, but wonder if anyone has. Perhaps with building more support. Weight of these is between 130 & 160 lbs. If yes, any pictures, or any problems with use...
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    PROBLEM SOLVED - OX66 - High Idle & intermittent no ignition

    Hello - I have 2 issues. I'm not sure if they are related could use some qualified help on next steps. 1999 GW Bimini 306 Twin 1999 Saltwater Series OX66 250HP I do my own maintenance, and have the service manual Problem Description : High Idle - 1100+/- RPM. The first issue began about 5...
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    Wiring help with reverse polarity mechanical console switch

    Hi - I could use some wiring help with reverse polarity switch on my Bimini 306 console switch. I can't figure out how to wire the 6 wires of the switch. The switch is spring loaded press up or press down to make console go up / down. Over winter I had redone wiring to address some corrosion...
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    Need help w/ Fuel Sender wiring on new tanks

    Hello - I just got done installing new tanks in my 1999 GW Bimini 306. Here is the original thread where I show the before & after pics and process. https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/1999-bimini-306-replacing-fuel-tanks.30820/ Unfortunately after launching and fueling up, neither tank is...
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    1999 Bimini 306 - replacing fuel tanks.

    Lesson learned. The fuel tanks need to be rinsed regularly, and the deck plate o-ring seals are prone to leaking. I have had this boat since 2005. About 5 years ago, I pulled the deck plate to have a look underneath. I saw A LOT of white jelly. Sadly - I thought that jelly was a protective...
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    Looking for performance comparison - 1999 Bimini 306 w/ Ox66

    Hi I'm looking to compare numbers w/ someone w/ a similar setup. I would be interested in hearing from either Marlin or Bimini 306 owners running the SaltWater Series OX66 2 stroke engines. Yes I know the engines are old, but they only have about 1100 hours, and have been well maintained. I...
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    Replacing Ladder Brackets for 1999 Bimini 306

    Hi - been absent for a while... Just passing this along. One of the kids (or their friend - translation "wasn't me") twisted the ladder while removing the ladder from it's brackets and broke one. Grady White declares this an obsolete part. But I called Grady and they gave me the...
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    tachometer light (yamaha)

    My tach light on one of my guages is out. If I tap it it flickers on, but then goes out again. Is there a light bulp that I can replace on these, or does the whole damn thing need to be replaced? Thanks. Ed