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I'm looking to replace some of the black plastic window trim on my 87 Seafarer, anyone have a source for direct replacement trim?

I'd bet the main problem is the contact points on the bottom, especially if they still used rubber there. Mine was pitted and had holes only where the rubber made contact with the tank, top and bottom.

It turns out that the issue I had with the counter rotation 140 was because of a pinched wire running under the power pack, the new engine wiring harness has longer leads up there that caused one wire to end up against one of the mounting studs . This caused the alarm horn to go off and it go...

Thanks! Yeah the ole girl still sports the original 30 year old twin Johnson 140's, plans are to try and get 3 to 5 more years out of them before doing a modern re power. Only positive to these old outboards in simplicity, I can work on them myself if needed, but economy is not to be had. I'm...

Thanks for noticing, love a restoration challenge, it has come a long way from where it was. The previous owner died from cancer a few years back, his son sold it to me with the stipulation I take he and his mom out in it when finished. He said it was his dads pride and joy, and they had many...

Put the Seafarer in the water today but was quickly chased back to the ramp by a few strong thunder storms. But it floats! :praise 8)

First attempt at putting the boat in the water didn't go well, had an issue with a neutral safety switch so I didn't leave the dock. :cry: But while pulling out of the water I got another surprise, the winch plate broke loose from its mounting plate. Lucky I had a safety chain in place or it...

New front bunks installed on the trailer, and also a new bow eye bracket fabricated out of stainless steel installed. For those using their Grady for salt water, I recommend that you inspect the bow eye steel bracket to make sure it hasn't rusted away.

So you had yours made from aluminum?

Total view.

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The file Grady White sent me will not post to this site, most likely needs to be converted or something. I took close ups of the sections and hope that helps.

Another view.

My welder really did a nice job fabricating the bracket, top grade stainless steel insures it is there to stay. Man, what a pain in the *%# installing it though. Those small areas just aren't made for my big hands and forearms, but I managed somehow.

Many thanks to all that have helped, my local welder that built my tank is making the bow bracket out of stainless steel. Funny after talking to Grady White, they were no help over the phone. But later they emailed me the drawing from the archives. So I will post it for others to refer to in the...

Just got off the phone with Grady White about the bare steel bow eyelet bracket that ties the top and front eyelets together. I was told they have no replacement or specs for me to use in order to have another built. Needless to say, I'm pretty disappointed, I have nothing left to use as a...

I imagine a previous owner stored a wet with salt water anchor rope up there, this caused the bare steel bracket to quickly rust away. I really need to solve this problem before using the boat, I won't be able to safely anchor up or use the eyelets without causing damage to the fiberglass. I'm...

I have a 226 Seafarer in which the bracket has rusted away to powder, not sure if it would be exactly the same as yours. I have nothing to use as a pattern to make a new one, not sure what to do. I wish I could understand how it fits in there for one.

I remember after bringing this boat home and cleaning out the cabin storage compartments, I found a big pile of rusted steel in the forward compartment. I couldn't for the life of me figure out why it was there, or what it used to be. Looked like chunks of rusted out leaf springs. Well, while...