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yup, very important to seal up any holes made below the waterline or above.

Yup typo (cavitation vs. ventilation), coffee not kicked in. Thirty years of running outboard boats, got the whole trim thing down. Dennis, you are very detail orientated. Still think Jim over at Continuous Wave has you beat though ;). I appreciate your input.

Thanks all that responded. I need some more time behind the wheel before I consider any potential changes. 1. Check height of anti-cavitation plate on plane. 2. Trim motor out fully when checking for max RPM’s 3. Reconsider Yamaha USA motor break-in (hour two was spent varying between off plane...

Filled both tanks and no restrictions or fuel pump shutoff. Headed out and took it for a ride. Ran off both tanks and no issue there. Most importantly, no gasoline odor. The gauge appears to be working for both tanks. Better pictures of the sealed up lid and mounted fuel valve. Will add...

I do appreciate your input Dennis. Seems two of the biggest worries of the Grady owner are scuppers under water and engine height to low. Especially for newer power on older hulls. Just looking for confirmation that in the words of the immortal Bob Marley, “everything’s gonna to be all...

Thanks for the response. I realize the scuppers and engine height are not related (although engines weight are). I was just rambling in my post. Lots to think about after my first real shake down run. Looking for real world experience from a Grady brother with similar configuration. I’ll...

Got out yesterday to try to get through the 8 hour break in on new motor. At idle, I could barely hear the motor running. Ran motor just in gear for one hour. Gave me a chance to tune electronics, with the exception of the radar which I forgot to land the battery at the RI10 interface box...

It’s close, unfortunately I have a bit of wiring (forgot to land the 12V) left on the radar and was unable to set it up. May have to drop the point one off the riser. Day was also a major shakedown run for the electronics. Chart and sonar was flawless once adjusted. So much networking and...

Motor is a 250. That was built as a simple but effective fishing device. It is part of a balance beam we use for sturgeon (along with Scotty triple rod holder and starboard forks) or just for raised Scotty rod holders off the back. It also can be used as a gutting tray and all around storage...

Got out for a ride on Christmas. Boat is solid! Happy day.

Finished fuel plumbing and cleaned battery box a bit (sorry for the crap picture)Cleaned old silicone off cover and box and then secured with hardware (silicone sealer under screw heads). Taped off and applied a bead of GE silicone 2+ in almond. Says 30 min rain ready but I’ll let cure over night.

My understanding is that closed cell neoprene has no carbon. I wonder if GW used neoprene or a rubber with carbon content. It is interesting that they changed the design of the tank box. I saw the risers built in and fiberglassed on the earlier models. Seemed that that may have been a better...

I made a new gauge panel out of 1/4” starboard. Pretty straight forward. I planned to do the switch panel too, but not so straight forward. For now, I’ll leave it as is.

Nice Dino. Couple of mine with the Whaler.

I am in Fairfield. 15 min. to Susuin Bay (big sturgeon and stripers). 45 min. to San Francisco Bay (halibut and stripers). 60 min. to Bodega Bay (Salmon, ling cod and rock fish, crab). Not to mention the rivers. Fisherman’s paradise. My daughter graduated from UNR last year. Been up...

I glued two, 2” vertical strips of 1/2” neoprene (60 duro) to the front of tank. Will do the same in morning when I block the aft end. Want to replace lid and seal up tomorrow. Think I should get fuel in it first? Not that I don’t trust my work:rolleyes:

The HDPE (1/2” Starboard) is only screwed (at angle) into the teak blocks and the bulkheads with 3” SS screws. I did glue the neoprene to the teak blocks with fast cure 5200. Still took too long due to cold temps. I put a small heater on them in the garage over night.

Sorry Greyduk. I went out this morning to measure for you and lost track with all that’s left to do on my hag. Here you go.

Update, I know I’ll get minus points, but the tank never hit the paint booth. Weather was just too snotty. Found the aux tank sender wire bundle after reaching in bow end deck plate for the main tank. Grady was kind enough to provide the second hole in the port battery box bulkhead for the...

Thanks Lee? (I hope that’s your name), That is a solid install. Weather report from sunny California. Raining cats and dogs! Putting around in garage and came up with this. Had some teak board laying around. 5200 1/4” neoprene to teak to take up space on sides of tank. Surplus starboard...