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    Buffing the stickers marks off the boat

    Only advice I can give is on removal of stickers, I use an eraser wheel with great results (a little messy).
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    Thermostats 1996 150hp s150txru

    Very helpful, thanks all. I will do the test on the old thermostats to see what temp they open up at (ran last season with these so this will he good baseline) and will check next time prior to putting in. Many thanks.
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    Thermostats 1996 150hp s150txru

    First time changing thermostats - new part isn't exactly like the old one. Fits in no problem and all back together, haven't run her long enough to test and wanted some input first. Part I am using is attached
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    Yellow water line stain - finally gone.

    I used star brite, think I paid like 7 bucks a bottle at walmart.
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    Yellow water line stain - finally gone.

    I can't believe how good hull cleaner works (of course need to keep it off your trailer). Not an advertisement, but want to make sure others know - literally sprayed on and let it some then sprayed off. Anyone have bad experience with hull cleaners- thinking of using on the entire hull prior to...
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    What size brass drain tube for Grady Adventure

    So I gave this a go today - I recieved tools from willy-c (thanks again) including an extra 1 1/4 inch pipe flared on one end. I got the old tube out using a flat head screw driver and hammer - about 10 minutes later and I was seeing a dry core - what a relief. I mocked up the tube and added a...
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    What size brass drain tube for Grady Adventure

    Willy-c, thanks so much, hoping mine come out as good as yours.
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    What size brass drain tube for Grady Adventure

    I would really appreciate it and really nice offer. I will send you a PM (just moved so been crazy week, sorry delay).
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    What size brass drain tube for Grady Adventure

    I need to replace one of the brass drain tubes in my 1995 Adventure - anyone know the diameter and length brass pipe I need? I am checked out the varies threads on this repair, and thinking of enlarging the hole and using some epoxy to seal - has anyone gone this route and did you have any...
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    Adventure 208 - Complete Canvas/Vinyl Reupholster

    I tried A&J for my 1996 and they did not have pattern, if you find out otherwise please let me know
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    Adventure 208 - Complete Canvas/Vinyl Reupholster

    I have a 1996 Adventure 208 (same model/setup as yours) and have been trying to complete my enclosure (I have factory enclosure but not the factory bimini top). First, the price you were quoted for canvas/cushions is a small fortune and appears abnormally high ($6500 you will never recover on...
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    Grady 208 - bimini poles on outside of enclosure?

    I tried Taylor made a while back and they dont have template either. Good point on the I forced seams - I have no intention of using the tan top on the end product, just the frame (not worth having zippers installed on such old canvas). All the replacements i have looked at are generic tops and...
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    Grady 208 - bimini poles on outside of enclosure?

    Thanks oneeric these pictures help a lot (and the dolphins are just cool)
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    Grady 208 - bimini poles on outside of enclosure?

    I tried tracking down water bonnet (bought out by someone else) and there are no templates to be found, tried aj and all the others with no luck. Good advice regarding laying out. I plan to bring to a canvas shop with a warehouse, will mock up enclosure to bimini and let them take it from there...
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    Grady 208 - bimini poles on outside of enclosure?

    Seasick - thank you, that is exactly what I needed.
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    Grady 208 - bimini poles on outside of enclosure?

    The pictures I have seen (on the adventire) have bars on outside which is why I confused - see pic below. My factory enclosure does not have space (or cutout/knotch) to go around the main support of canvas if on outside. If canvas is on inside have similar issue but with top supports (see my...
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    Grady 208 - bimini poles on outside of enclosure?

    I am attempting use an old bimini (no zippers) off a 80's overnighter as template to have a new bimini for my 1996 adventure (with zippers). The old bimini looks almost dead on to use as a template, but not sure how the zippers on the inside go over/around the support bars. If anyone has any...
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    Installing freshwater tank in a 1996 Adventure 208

    I can see from the pictures of the water tank (and looking at mine again), there are places where the "Z" brackets would go as the tank has recessed spots for them. Assuming I have the shelf will screw them into that - assuming use some 5200 on the screws? Still waiting on a quote from Grady but...
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    Installing freshwater tank in a 1996 Adventure 208

    Freeport or anyone else - do you know if these are the "Z" brackets used to hold down the water tank (this image is from Grady but I am not certain this is the correct part) - not sure where the screws would mount to with these brackets (unless there is a block of wood between the tank and...