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Mind if I ask how you powered the portable unit and if you recall its BTU rating? Tx, Rob

Only 'problem' was that I failed to notice these handy push-buttons on the end of the faucets! Press those and water magically flows. The new Shur-Flo Smart Flow 4.0 gpm pump provides very strong flow and quick on/off. Obviously haven't gotten around to cleaning interior yet. I failed to...

Another in a continuing series of basic questions.... This spring-loaded heavy pin apparently locks something in place, but what? Swivel and slide mechanisms don't depend on it. So I thought maybe raising the seat up a notch? But the seat wouldn't budge with the pin extracted and the screw...

Still thinking about ducting. But haven't come up with a practical application yet? Mostly because window units take in room air and expel cool air. Some problematic discs will limit how many times I'll want to move this unit. That thought led me to thinking about the 'stand-up' portable...

Sorry to read that last part, Russ. Could read the building enthusiasm... and then the brakes. But it happens. probably more so to our trailers than to our boats! Hope all goes well on Maiden Voyage II. Rob

Ky: Glad no mishaps from the fuel leak, glad to hear of your nearly new Grady, and really glad of your 'glass is mostly full' outlook on it! Hope the main tank pull and install goes smoothly. Interested to see where the leak came from. Rob

Ocnslr: My Loop journey officially ends at Tampa Bay. So you're just a nice boat ride past my home town of Venice south of there. I figure another three, maybe four, boat trips, and I might be passing your way. Rob

Thinking of temporarily placing a 5,000 BTU window AC unit at cabin entry and plugging it into boat's 115v outlet, while on shore power, of course. AC unit says it runs at 4.6 amps with "a low power start up". Boat's outlets are protected with 15 amp fuses. Theoretically, should this work...

Thanks. You have already been a big help over the years. And it is appreciated. And I'm sure I will have more questions along the way. Tx, Rob

Thanks for everyone’s help. Issues solved. All 12v outlets actually work - duh. So I asked my wife what she was trying to run. An inverter! I surmise that if you put too much demand on them they simply don’t work. Nothing appears to be tripped. Freshwater pump is bad. Bucket idea was good...

Legend: Good idea. I’ll do that with a bucket and short hose. Seasick: Good idea and I did that. (Interestingly, although autopilot powers up with MFD main unit, it’s fluxgate compass is powered by an unlabeled accessory switch.) Lsquared: Thanks! Can’t wait to get back to boat because I...

Grady dealer has decided that they can install the power assist themselves, i.e., no outside expert, at the originally quoted price. Not really sure what skills the expert would bring that the dealer doesn't already have. Dealer works on rigging hydraulics for steering, engines and trim tabs...

Russ: You are one resourceful guy to take this on and make it work. Nice job. Looks great. Something to be proud of. Rob

Look at the transom of the 258 I have in the 'for sale' section. Along with the 265, I think it is the fishing friendliest transom Grady has made. Rob

These seem like simple questions regarding a 2007 282 that I should have figured out myself. But I haven't. So before I start replacing parts, I'll tap some experience here- and hope to not wear out my welcome! Freshwater Pump: Pump spins and gets very hot if I let run too long. But no movement...

My two cents worth... Both make good engines. Which dealer is going to stand with you the best should you have a major problem? That would be the deciding factor for me.

Dealer requested that I send him pictures so he can talk with his expert.

First, welcome to the forum. What area are you in? I can post a link to get the brochure for your year Grady, but it only gives total fuel capacity of 306 gals. If you need the sizing info before anyone here gets a chance to respond, you can call Grady, they are usually pretty good with info...

Chuck: I've used Tony Stewart (561.253.4007) on ten occasions as he hauls my boat around to do the Great Loop. I have found Tony to be very conscientious in the way he prepares the boat and motors for towing. Tony is based in Lake Park, FL. Rob

I've owned Grady's since 1992 and I've never seen one! I would imagine that the folks at Grady-White would enjoy seeing pictures of a 49-year old Grady still being enjoyed. And welcome to the forum! Rob