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    Anyone in SoCal fishing offshore?

    Well, it was a bust for us. We caught one bonita. We found the fish out by the 230 area, we trolled and long soaked , we just could not get them to go. They are not as active as last few years, a few single jumpers here and there but not the foamers we have seen in past years. A friend of...
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    Backup bilge pump discussion in January

    Nice work, I would not go offshore without 2 bilge pumps myself.
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    Anyone in SoCal fishing offshore?

    yep - that's the current plan. Weather looks decent on Saturday. Action is not consistent and this year is very different than the last few years.
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    Anyone in SoCal fishing offshore?

    Just pinging this group, anyone been fishing? I've made 3 trips on my boat this year, 1 rockfish and 2 tuna. Only bonita and rockfish to show for my efforts, no bluefin yet. I hope to get out this weekend, considering fishing below the border.
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    Water level - scuppers - new engine

    Agree, these hoses can be a bear to remove. I ended up using a dremel to cut thru them.
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    2023 Adventure 218

    Best of luck on your new boat!
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    Custom dash panel ?

    I used black acrylic on adventure 208. DIY project.
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    The New Adventure

    Not saying I would not love a 228, but I fished pretty hard in 17 whaler, tuna, mahi and lots more. A lot to be said on the simplicity of smaller skiff to. But yeah, a 228 would be awesome. I agree, a new 218 is a pretty spendy boat. At that price, I'd be looking at other options.
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    New Member from Virginia

    congrats on your new boat, enjoy!
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    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    Hey Trapper - can you post some pics when you have a chance, I'd love to see some of those upgrades. Which autopilot did you go with?
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    Battery terminal covers.

    I have the same issue. As suggested, I use the battery box cover. I had to cut one cover down to make it fit, it works and I feel a little better about.
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    More battery questions

    Thanks all! Appreciate the input.
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    More battery questions

    Skunk, Hookup - I agree with you guys. I cant explain it well w/o the boat close by. Thanks again!
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    More battery questions

    Apologies if I was not clear, I have an ACR, I believe my batteries are wired in parallel, I have 1/2/both selector switch and currently have 2 dual purpose batteries. In my situation, I select 1 battery for the day, the ACR will charge both regardless. Based on the comments, I think I will...
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    More battery questions

    Hi all, I have a Yami 150 4 stroke, with 2 dual group 27 batteries and I also have a ACR. Unfortunately, no wiring diagram but they are wired in parallel. My gauges say the yamaha charges at 14.6. I run my bait tank and vhf all the time and run the motor 90% of the time while on the water.
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    More battery questions

    A recent post by POP got me thinking. I have a Adventure 208, single motor, 2 battery set up. Both of my batteries are Dual Cycle. I run a bait tank, VHF, lights, and at times plug in a Road King oven to heat up food. (and obviously a bilge when needed) What is preferred for this size boat...
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    First Grady!

    congrats and enjoy your new boat!
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    Joined the family- 1999 Sailfish 274

    making great progress! keep us posted.
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    228 is a beauty

    Ha - it all starts with a simple question! I would love to step up to a 228 as well.
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    New Addition last year

    WOW - awesome addition!