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  1. wrxhoon

    Cuddy fabric cushions

    What makes you think the raccoons won't come back to eat the new ones? You may have to shoot the Raccoons first !
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    228 windshield help needed

    I agree with KY, sand it smooth , etch primer for ally then refinish with black acrylic paint.
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    Accomplished “something” today heh

    Russ a boat is a boat it doesn't matter what brand it is just drive it like any other boat . You will get there and back as long as the engines are OK. If you have to tow a long way make sure you check the bearings on the trailer, if you find any trace of water in there, like milky colour...
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    Bait Rigging Table

    That would buy you the 4 GW rod holders maybe? I don't know why you would want nice heavy duty rod holders there .
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    Bait Rigging Table

    $3000
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    Boat Cover for my 208

    The only problem with the small diameter PVC will get very hot under there in summer and will bend . I used 2" PVC on a previous boat and it bent from the heat under the cover . It may not get very hot where you are and you may not have the problem. I use 3"x1.5" timber on the front of my 228...
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    Anyone add a 2nd Bilge pump in the stern of their boat?

    My 228g is fitted with high water alarm from factory and a forward and aft bilge pumps.
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    Tow Vehicles

    Mine weighs about 7000 lb , my Landcruiser is rated 8100 lb, towbar is part of the chassis not an added bolt on like most are . She has very strong chassis with curb weight 6000 lb ( ours are heavier that USA specs, heavier engine is part of that). I used Landcruisers to tow since 1991, always...
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    Tow Vehicles

    My twins the new ( not so new anymore) and the old both 4.5lt twin turbo diesels . I have used Landcruiser diesels for towing since 1991. The boat still shrink-wrapped when I picked her up from the wharf .
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    Changing trailer wheel size

    I agree with Dennis, you would hardly ever wear trailer tyres out. I change my tyres every 5 years and make sure the new ones I buy are fresh stock less than 12 months old and preferably less than 6 months old. I just changed my trailer tyres they still had plenty of tread but they are over 5...
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    Sanipottie Head

    Cracked tank more than likely, just replace it, cheap enough.
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    No Boating

    She is parked, hard for me to see her sitting there! One can only hope this will blow over soon !!
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    Starting issue

    That's digital control fly by wire engine.
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    Mounting Outriggers

    Another way to mount wishbone riggers on a 228
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    New Canvas Color: Ivory or Navy?

    If I was to replace mine I would go Navy, anything other is not a Grady to me but each to their own. Having said that I don't think I would ever have to replace mine , always under cover when not in use .
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    fiberglass chip fix

    I used this in my old boat good colour match for small repairs.
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    Depressed? Think pleasant thoughts.

    For those of you that have been to Greece. Watching the sunset in Santorini.
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    Depressed? Think pleasant thoughts.

    Mine is still hanging on too. Looks like for us that are old enough we have to go back to our 70's look, much better than getting out and possibly spreading the Covid 19.