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    Yamaha Cowling Restoration

    Progress. Partially painted now. Still needs more wet sanding and then clearcoat
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    Salty dogs and why I love this forum

    These days I think everyone needs to be friendlier and more patient with one another. Glad you are having good luck here.
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    Salty dogs and why I love this forum

    What is california forum?
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    Yamaha Cowling Restoration

    I'm restoring the cowlings for my F350. They'd been baked in the Florida sun. A few photos of my progress...
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    New upholstery on cabin cushions

    Pictures! Would love to see what you did
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    Yamaha Tuning Fork Removal

    Posting for anyone who needs this in the future.. I got them off. They are not held by any nuts. The adhesive is just different from the decals. It takes a lot of heat and patience. I had to get them got enough that they started to melt a bit and then the adhesive let go. Now on to more...
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    Trolling + CO Poison???

    I agree. Get a a detector for the cabin. This can be very serious. I had an issue where my home detector went off while I had a fire in the woodstove. I called the fire dept who came and checked things out. One thing that sticks out in my mind about that.... the firemen said it was really...
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    Yamaha Tuning Fork Removal

    Anyone how how to remove the Tuning Fork plastic emblem from the outboard cowling? Seems like it may be bolted from behind. THere was a single nut in that area. I removed it but it still doesn't want to budge. Thoughts?
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    New owner

    UPDATE: Membership cards available directly through Grady-White. A standard credit card sized membership card can be had for $500 (plus $99 for shipping) :D Just kidding.
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    New owner

    Congratulations! Welcome to the club! I'm a new owner too. Just picked up a 2008 305 Express. Where do we pick up our membership cards??? :D
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    Where to put electronics? 305 Express

    Looking for suggestions. I have a 2008 305 Express and have some Furuno electronics to add. 1: Network Hub 2: Class B AIS 3: Heading Sensor Each of these boxes takes a little room. I think the overhead electronics box is too crowded. Do you put them behind the lift-up box? Seems like a ton of...
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    GW Islander 268 trailer bunk spacing?

    I called Grady for some measurements on my boat for a trailer. They sent me a dock with their exact recommendations for my year and model. Took about 5 min to recover it via email. They were VERY helpful
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    FINALLY on the water!

    Great looking boat. Hope to see you around the islands in my 305 Express next summer.
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    TV?

    Anyone know what brand and model TV they put in the 2008 305 Express?
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    Boat Insurance?

    Thank you for the reply and advice! :)
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    #$%^&$% Fischer Panda!

    Sorry to hear about the poor service at Fischer Panda. Hearing stories like this would certainly be a consideration for me when looking for a generator. Have you thought of contacting Grady White? This also reflects on them and I'm sure the FP account rep for Grady wouldn't want Grady to hear...
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    Boat Insurance?

    I'm about to purchase my first Grady. It'll be a 2008 305 Express. Would anyone be willing to share their experience with insurance for their boats? Any particular strategy for getting good coverage that doesn't' completely break the bank? :) My thoughts were around a basic policy with an...
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    How big an issue?

    Are the new ones plastic vs Stainless? Seems like stainless would be better but I'm not suggesting that I know better than Grady. :)
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    How big an issue?

    Thanks guys. I'm going to go ahead with the survey. That'll tell the tale but your input was important. I probably wouldn't have proceeded without it!