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  1. Ekea

    Trailer tires?

    ive aslo heard that the gy endurance and carlisle are the best. i dont think there are any others in the conversation. more important than picking a brand/model is the correct load range. make sure your tires match or exceed the load range on the sticker on the tongue. also as a sanity...
  2. Ekea

    Clunky joy stick operation

    the system can and will beat on the engines pretty hard
  3. Ekea

    Bait Tank is Leaking

    is it leaking, or overflowing?
  4. Ekea

    Completed trip through North Channel, Canada

    looks like a fun trip, the early morning pictures are beautiful
  5. Ekea

    Is there a repair kit for small chips in the fiberglass?

    short answer probably not. its hard to color match gelcoat, especially when grady doesnt use plain white. what makes it even harder is that gelcoat will bleach/fade in the sun over time, so even "new grady gelcoat" may not be a perfect match. if well cared for (ie covered or uv protected) you...
  6. Ekea

    2001 Grady White 306 gas struts

    remove it, put one end on a bathroom scale, and push down on it and see what the scale says
  7. Ekea

    What trailer should I buy?

    tripple axle for a 25 seems excessive. i get it is a heavy 25 my boat which is 27' sits on a two axle trailer with a GVWR of 10,160 and it pulls very nicely. tri axles can be a pain in tight areas as you get more tire scrub. also more maintenance
  8. Ekea

    What trailer should I buy?

    bunks typically provide better support. you can probably get away without brakes given the size of the boat and truck, but i still always recommend brakes. your state may even require them
  9. Ekea

    Looking for a 24-28ft Grady, Chase/Release center console model 24, 263 , 273 or 283 from 90s-mid 2000s

    they say everything is for sale for the right price...
  10. Ekea

    WTB: Marlin or 330 express:

    does your boat have a bracket, or are the engines right on the transom? the issue is for boats with engines mounted on the transom. the top of the transom is not glassed over at the factory. they essentially just glue/caulk an aluminum cap on top of the transom (there may be a couple screws...
  11. Ekea

    New owner in Annapolis MD

    they really are nice riding boats. im sure these next few weeks will be a tough wait
  12. Ekea

    Re Do Stanchion Bases?

    if you are going to drill new holes and run screws, just use the existing location. drill out the old bolts, fill the hole with resin, re-drill, and screw in the same location (of course while using sealant)
  13. Ekea

    What have you done to your Grady lately?

    not a cheap job, but good to have it done. i may try to do mine this off season myself. not looking forward to it though
  14. Ekea

    Yamaha Stainless 3 Blade Prop set

    ive tried market place, local boating groups, and yamaha outboard owners pages. still no luck for me. i at 500 for the pair with hubs...
  15. Ekea

    Transom maintenance

    did you put any caulk behind the aluminum plate? if not, you may be susceptible to crevice corrosion. if water (condensation) were to get behind the plate, it would likely either dry very slowly or not dry. aluminum likes to be able to get dry to protect itself. this is why foaming in...
  16. Ekea

    New owner in Annapolis MD

    congrats! you should love your new grady. if you can, while being made, insist that the glass over the top of the transom. for whatever reason, they leave the core exposed and jut caulk a cap over it. over time water can get in and cause delamination, especially in freeze/thaw climates...
  17. Ekea

    Amp location on a Chase or other early 2000s cc

    im adding an amp to my stereo. so far, the best place i can think of to mount it is on the back side of the fold-down door inside the console that provides access to the back of the dash. mounting on this door would prevent any screws from going through the outside of the console, prevent it...
  18. Ekea

    Sheen and smells rich

    F250 3.3L when idling, i get a sheen by the engines and it smells like an engine is running rich. no sheen of smell with engines off. exhaust mid sections are good (checked yearly, and this was first run of the year). my first guess is an overly ambitious injector thats just spraying a bit...
  19. Ekea

    Water in aft bunk on 2003 330 Express

    may not get a good update on a 11 year old thread. if you have the same isssue an think its either from washing down the boat or running the live well, if you keep the boat in salt water, i wold taste the water leaking in. if its salty, its from the live well. if its from washing the boat off...