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Fantastic Thread!! Thanks for keeping the postings going. And enjoy the trip! Rob

So that's what they mean when they say "winterize" your Grady. ;)

Well said. And Lucky, Be well and follow the doctor's orders - if that includes more fishing. Rob

When we bought a boat in 2005, the dealer was able to get us the actual Excel spreadsheet of the test runs used to calculate RPM, speed and fuel consumption numbers you see on the web site. There is a test going upriver and down river and the spreadsheet then averages the two. More on point, the...

Yup, I did catch that!

Congrats on a really nice looking boat. I can't believe your garage can fit that boat even without the top. I'm envious! Yup, losing the top is a shame, but she's not your first boat and you know what you're doing, so good luck with her. Rob

Well I'm gonna be near the low end again. Sweet spot for 2007 3.3L F250s pushing a 282 with poor bottom paint is around 3400-3500 rpm. Will open her up once in a while, but that only gets to about 5500 rpm and 45 mph - with a tail wind :) . I mostly drift live bait, usually with a kite out...

My email notifications also stopped a few months. Not in spam folder. I'm using Windows 10, latest version of Chrome. But it doesn't seem that the browser or email server matters. Rob

Nice Work! I believe that would open up the cabin quite a bit. And you still retained the shelf space. Another item on the 'to-do' list! Tx, Rob

Thanks for the replies guys. I think I get it. Italian Angler, if you ever get around to posting pictures of your shelf work, I'd like to see them. Tx, Rob

Brian: Good God how did you get your face in there to find those screws!? Did you have to remove the decorative box around the perimeter of the window, or could you get straight at them? And thanks for your reply! Tx, Rob

I'm referring to the sliding curtains that cover the port and starboard windows inside the cabin. On my Sailfish 282, they slide along an upper track. And I presume there is a place along that track where each of the sliding clips can simply be removed. But I sure couldn't find it. But I'm sure...

From someone who hasn't trailered in many years, what is it about Owen and Sons that makes for a better trailering experience on the road? Is it the quality that provides piece of mind? Or is it actually a better, smoother feel while towing? I ask because I'm thinking about trailing sometime in...

I don't usually bash, but here goes. Bought a new GX2200 to get the built in GPS and AIS at a reasonable cost. Radio died after three months. Standard Horizon has had it now for four months. After calling weekly for the past month, they agreed to just send me a new radio. Then, last week, they...

Fishtales, you're not the last either! I was trying to get them the last couple of times out. Finally resorted to the standard 'any vessel for a radio check'. Rob

Another satisfied user of the SEM vinyl spray. My chair arms weren't dirty or mildewed. They were weathered to the point that the white vinyl surface just deteriorated off. The spray brought them back well. Hoping they hold up reasonably well. Rob

Thanks Bob. Those names sound familiar. At those times she had a girl friend who shared the goal of completing the AT. They did all the hikes together. Then her friend became a grandmother and was done. It was only on the last trip that I became the trail angel. To answer Magical's question on...

I added it to my 282. I won't have another boat without it. Much more relaxing to operate. Especially those 'wheel hard-over' turns while docking. Admittedly, for me, I've got some nerve damage in my neck that affects my right arm. Its not quite a necessity for me, but even absent the medical...

My wife has been pursuing the Appalachian Trail like I've been doing the Loop - two weeks at a time each year for years. We both took early retirement to get these life experiences while we're able. I got one boat trip in and she got a good two months in with me as trail angel and made some real...

Russ: Congratulations!!! Must feel great to have all your efforts come together in a seaworthy boat and to have what sounds like a great Father-Son day! Rob