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We drive on/off and disconnect the winch strap before backing down the ramp (when launching) and after bringing the boat up the ramp (when retrieving). I have carpet covered bunks and tested multiple times at the ramps we use (with the winch strap attached) to verify that I could drive off/on...

2005 - poly tank, no access panel (only the small one above the freshwater tank). There are two rigging tubes on the stbd aide and one on the port. The model year owners manual usually has diagram as that show the rigging tube layout. It should be available on the Grady website or through...

Agree that good habits for both the adults and children on board will far outweigh the effectiveness of rails. All a child would need to do on a 208 would be to stand on one of the built-in rear seats and they would be able to easily climb over the transom or gunnel. In this case I’d choose...

Go heavier duty than the CE Smiths if you have to contend with current/wind regularly; the name of the manufacturer escapes me now but I’ll post it if I can find it. Go with at least 3 foot side bunks; I have 8’ bunks with 3 uprights on each side. Don’t need to have them tight against the hull...

Go with a Yandina combiner, BEP Marine Battery Cluster, or a Blue Seas Mini ACR kit. The Yandina and BEP are a lot easier to add to the circuit; the ACR requires additional cables and fuses. I’ve had all setups and they work fine. If the group 24 can start your main engine then that should be...

Agree completely. I understand the sentiment of most on this forum but we must remember that we are still in the minority of current/prospective Grady owners and Grady still has to sell enough boats to make ends meet. Hopefully they’ll sort things out and revise/update something like the 265...

I use double braid for fenders as the 3 strand can un-twist if a fender is left deployed with the vessel underway. Instead of loops you could consider something like a cam or v-cleat; infinitely adjustable and they’re plenty strong. Agree that 3-strand is nice as it splices easily. Don’t really...

Not sure what engine you have but size your batteries based on the CCA/CA requirement; most use a group 27. Rough estimate, two group 27s plus an ACR, onboard charger, etc will bring you within 20-30 lbs of a kicker. I personally do not run a kicker on my 208 so my group 27 wet cells are set up...

I do enjoy the walkaround but honestly would prefer an express for the fishing we do. The walkaround allows too much water to flow into the cockpit when fishing rough water though that is probably not an issue for most everyone else on this forum. Agree with the comments regarding following...

Just got a message from “modilv55”. Reported it too

Minimum I'd guess would be Yamaha 150s or Suzuki 140s propped correctly but you would lose some top end and probably have similar fuel burn to newer 200 4-strokes. For perspective, my 208 (way smaller than your Sailfish) has a 250 and I'm really glad to have the power when loaded heavy and/or...

Armstrong now makes the stock brackets for the 228s. On a 2017 229 the setback is about 33", pod width is 19", and height is 16" on the sides to about 18" centerline (all measured against the transom). The pod tapers toward the stern but I didn't get the measurements. Most brackets now have...

Toyota rear suspension is generally soft; especially with the TRD Off Road models as they’re supposed to articulate better off road. The first picture looks okay but I think a riser would help and your trailering wouldn’t be too affected. I have a 208 and used a 2” riser with my 2015 Tundra even...

I love Amarine Made products! Make sure the angle adjustment screw gets torque with lot of threadlocker, especially if you store heavier trolling setups (Tiagra 50s or larger) in there while underway (don't ask how I know). They're really nice for bimini frame use and for staging gaffs and nets.

2006 was when the hull weight increased. The 150 shouldn't be a problem as my 2005 didn't have waterline/scupper issues with a 2013 250 hanging off the stern. I ended up putting 200 lbs of sand in the portapotty area to help with the upsea ride and to balance out the 5 ft fiberglass fishbox...

It sounds like a couple of possible issues working together. You could be good about it a fix them one at a time, test, and record results, or you could fix the known/probable issues and hopefully be done with it. Return line fittings/the line itself as low pressure. It's a pain but would be...

Ditto to wrxhoon and Sdfish. Freshwater rinsing keeps the pumps running longer if you use the boat is saltwater and warmer temperatures. Spray down the exterior of the washdown pump with freshwater; the motors are usually the failure point due to external corrosion as they live in a humid...

You can try the Arrigoni pedestal extenders if you’re running with your pedestals at max height right now. They add 6” and do not wobble. https://www.arrigonidesign.com/product-category/pedestals/pedestal-extenders/

My friend did something like that to install outrigger bases. He used hot glue to mount the jigs to the gunwale while drilling. Knocked the jigs off easy with a hammer after done (the glue has very little shear strength due to the weak mechanical bond to the gelcoat). One more tip is to get a...

Nice! Some people drop jigs for em here but it takes so long to bring them up that we risk “burning” the meat due to lactic acid buildup. I’ve heard that the sickles aren’t as long on the fish off the continental US; not sure if it’s a subspecies? Funny thing it used to be that only the big...