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  1. Parthery

    Quality Assurance on new Grady's

    Order your parts from Vero Marine, or Taylor Marine Center in DE. It may take a few days longer to get them there, but UPS is your friend. I’d fill out the survey and call it like it is. You’ve got too much money invested in this thing. If they are that independent that they don’t need your...
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    Long distance trailering tips

    Measure distance from the bottom of the tongue to the ground when it's hooked to the tow vehicle. Then measure the distance from the rear crossmember to the ground. (Make sure the trailer is on level ground). The difference between the two should be less than an inch. If not, raise or lower...
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    VHF antenna

    Welcome to the forum. Where do you use the boat? Also - is your VHF on 25 Watt or 1 Watt. Make sure it's on 25.
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    Quality Assurance on new Grady's

    If your dealer doesn't respond, then a quick call to 252-752-2111 (GW Cust Service) should do the trick.
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    Storage Box

    Clorox cleanup. Spray it and walk away. Come back in 10 minutes and hose it off. Just move the cushions out of the way.
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    Fish finder/ GPS turns off when starting engine

    My a78 does this too whenever I start it with one battery. If I start it with both it’s fine. My batteries are new...I think the electronics are just sensitive.
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    Gas mileage

    I can tell you that my 2000 225 Tournament with a 2000 225 OX66 got an honest 2.5 mpg at 4000 rpm which was 28-29 mph. I had an EP-60 hooked up to the Simrad. I can also tell you that I got 1.5 at 5400 RPM and 42 mph. I would think 2.5-2.75 for a 4 stroke is probably pretty close. You might...
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    226 owners help

    Is it wet as in spray? Or wet as in taking on water into the bilge? The SeaV2 hull (which you have) is a very dry riding hull - but it has to be trimmed properly.
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    KY Grady!

    I’m pretty sure you can find a pet friendly hotel somewhere in North Florida or South Georgia. Dogs can’t miss this trip......
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    What is this through hull fitting on Grady Tournament 275?

    Looks like the thru hull transducer for your fishfinder to me.
  11. Parthery

    Long distance trailering tips

    You make it safe to Orlando?
  12. Parthery

    Stabilizer with every fill up

    I've had good luck with the blue/green sta-bil marine. Should be readily available. For years I used PRI-G....got to the point that the only place I could find it was on Amazon and now it's frequently out of stock there, as well.
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    Seat cushions - replacement new or used; availability of vinyl?

    Check Rusty-Ron's on eBay if you want factory. He buys overruns and irregs from GW and sells them to the public. I'm working with Nordan's in Columbia SC - recommended by Smoky Mtn Grady - for a couple of replacement cushions.
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    Tournament In Floor Storage

    My '86 190 had a drop in tray with a lip that held it in place. Good luck finding one although you may be able to fabricate something. On my boat, I had to reinforce the hatch as it got soft and spongy. Was a good opportunity to play with fiberglass for the first time. I epoxied a piece of...
  15. Parthery

    Ready to go to Key Largo

    It may be the camera angle, but not much clearance between the tire and the fender. One bump and that fender hits the tire.....
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    Should this be like this?

    As others have said, that's not a fuel vent. That's for a previous antenna - likely GPS puck. A fuel vent would vent overboard, not back into the boat.
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    Steering Wheel Cap

    I had the other issue....my '99 seastar helm has an opening somewhere around 2 1/8" ID. I eventually found one on eBay. The other option is buy the 2.25 and shave it down.
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    Those kill switch thingies?

    To each his own, but when I'm alone in the boat, I wear it. Is it inconvenient? Yes. Might it save my life or someone elses one day? Yes.
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    Seafarer 226 prop size with 200hp 2 stroke

    Yes. No bottom paint though.
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    Yamaha Guages

    I’ve used them. Best $75 I’ve ever spent. Sent a tach in that was unreadable. It came back 9 days later and literally looked brand new.