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I installed two 12" Raymarine Axiom units on my 2004 265, so a similar arrangement as yours, it appears, covering the original electronics box. I used 1/2" Starboard that matches the Grady color. I made a template and sent to FinAddict in NC since they have the Grady matching Starboard. They...

SeeVee- I have a 2004 265 and am looking at replacing the fuel lines and asked the same question a while back. I went and measured my hoses and found that it's all 3/8" ID hose, with the following rough measurements Forward tank - 2 pieces ea 8 ft long to get to the fuel valves Stern tank - 2...

Here's a 304 SS 1.5 in. angle with mirror finish and it's 20 ga, which should be easy to work with. I bought this to replace most of the cap on my 265 (I haven't received it yet, so I haven't tackled the project yet). The worst parts of my current aluminum caps are the pieces outside of the...

Here's what I did on my 2004 265. The pair of 12" Axiom unit fit quite nicely. The screws on the starboard go into SS threaded inserts epoxied into the fiberglass housing. Worked out great.

If you're pondering about sealing the joint at the back of the housing (right next to the windshield) and the top of the console, how about using butyl tape at the bottom of the housing? Flexible, great sealing capabilities and will stick to the housing as you lower it onto the top of the...

Thanks for all the responses. Of course I'll check my boat to determine the required length of fuel line I'll need before ordering the hose. I was just trying to get an idea of the length of hose I'll need. I'm a planner, especially in the winter, thinking about the upcoming boating season...

I have a 2004 265- love the boat, hate the engines (F225s)! I'm going to replace the fuel lines this spring and would like to order the hose, but I'm not at the boat to do the measurements. I'm thinking of going from the tanks to the switching valves. I already replaced the lines from the...

I've been restoring 13ft Whalers and most have heavy to medium oxidation. I've tried many approaches on the Whalers and on my 265 and the best method I've found is with a 7" rotary buffer (not dual action), a Lake County wool cutting pad and 3M Restorer and Wax. Brings the shine and color back...

I think this level of corrosion at 200 hrs is outrageous and shame on Yamaha. I had the exhaust fix on my twin F225s at about 350 hrs. It's just really bad design and metallurgy. Please check your thermostat housing and where it connects onto the block. The copper tstat corrodes the...

I'm going to replace both sets of my control cables on my 2004 265 Express. The port engine won't shift out of forward gear but with the end of the cable disconnected at the engine end, I can moved the engine linkage and shift gears, so it's a cable issue, likely at the binnacle. The cables...

One more piece of info - my steel ball joints let go so I went to McMaster. The below part is a perfect fit and the pair was $23 delivered. 6071K48 Clevis Rod End, 316 Stainless Steel, 5/16"-24 Thread, 2-1/4" Shank Center Length

Prince Thanks for the kind words. If anyone with a 265 would like the dimensions for the Starboard electronics box cover, let me know. Fin-Addict provided it in the Grady color and routed the edges and did the radius cuts.

I installed the dual 12" units today along with the RV transom mount transducer. The installation was straightforward, probably due to the Ravnet hub that connects everything together - radar, second slave unit, conventional sonar via CP370 sonar with B60 transducer, and 3D/side...

Prince, will do. The hardest part of the install is running the tducer cable from the transom to the helm. The turn from the end of the rigging tube where it turns up to the electronics box, just inside the head compartment, is tight. The rest is straightforward once you have the new...

Fin-Addict in NC has the Grady match starboard. Ask for Brown.

I also pulled out my C120 and Dragonfly and replacing with twin 12in Axioms! Mounting on my 265. BTW my old units sold on CL in days. Got my starboard panel that matches the Grady color from Fin-Addict in NC. Nice to work with and it perfectly matches. I cut the holes in the starboard using RM...

I've had success using the Spectrum paste- just enough to fill the damage- and covering it tight with wax paper so there are no wrinkles or air bubbles. Use the plastic squeegee to apply and get rid of the excess. After a couple of hours of setting, the wax paper can be removed from the patch...

Check Spectrum Color for their 2 oz matching gel coat paste. I bought some for my 2004 265 and it's a good match. Saves trying to match the color using pigments. You mix up what you need, add the catalyst and apply with a plastic squeegee. About $25 at iboats

Did you notice the flush panel beside the transom door? Looks like you can hook up a hose to each connection on the panel making it easier to flush the engine(s). I sent an email to Grady asking if this can be retrofit to other boats. It would seem that it would be possible to connect a...