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    What a great forum with great people

    Thanks everyone. Cole came home and he never had a seizure at Emory. It's bitter sweet. He is very stable even without meds. The good news his doctor cleared him to drive. I am game for a Lanier raft up but it has to be in June or August. I am heading out west in July for a Griswold Vacation.
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    chesapeake 290

    It seems to me if you are looking at the Chesapeake, you might as well consider the Marlin while you're at it. I wish Grady still made the Sailfish. It was between the Sailfish and Marlin for my one day boat. Have fun in your quest.
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    What a great forum with great people

    Thanks guys. We are hoping to find answers for our son Cole. Brian, we will meet up for BBQ for sure. All you Lake Lanier guys, I am in for a Grady lake round up. It would be cool to meet you guys for a weekend of fun . Brian, if Cole is a candidate for surgery and we decide to do it, I...
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    What a great forum with great people

    Thanks for the well wishes.
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    What a great forum with great people

    Hi Guys, I have been blessed in my life and i have had struggles. I have 3 kids. My two boys 16& 19 have neurological issues . My 19 year old had a massive stroke from meningitis at 24 days old. My son Cole at 13 developed epilepsy. He will be Atlanta this week at Emory University for tests...
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    Squashed 228 hard top.

    Just curious, what year is the hull and motor? Option two is if insurance wants to total the boat you could price it out and see if you can handle the repair yourself and not proceed with the claim? When I repowered last summer I increased my agreed value some because I just spent $24k on a...
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    Canyon 456

    This boat popped up on my Grady White Facebook feed. It's massive but it sure is pretty. Estimates are you too could own 1 for about $1.2 million. The profit off just one sale of this boat is like selling 10 of my boats ( lol). It is very sweet and hope they do well with it.
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    How to remove bolsters and stern seat back cushions???

    Thanks everyone. We will try to get them off soon.
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    How to remove bolsters and stern seat back cushions???

    I am contemplating getting new stern seat backs and bolsters. I looked around but still can't figure out how to remove the factory installed items. Do any of you have insight on removing these items ?
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    LED spreader lights recommendations

    Well, cruising the forum on a cold winter's night and the Taco brand did the same thing as others. One of the banks is intermentent . I am going to replace them this spring with either coastal brand, maybe lumitech. As a side note I installed the factory 2017 Lumitech overhead light. It's...
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    Continuing Great Loop - A few Pics

    This is awesome! I would love to do this as well. Keep it up! I have read on THT guys doing it with pontoon boats. So, why not a journey or in my case Seafarer?
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    Let's Talk Tackle

    I only truly get to fish a handful of times a year. I try to go to Fla in the spring and fish out of Port Canaveral with my brother. Then I try to get to the Keys in the summer. So, I hit some local tackle places either in Brevard county or in the Keys, add a Walmart, West Marine or Tackle...
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    New Owner here, saying hello

    Congrats on your boat. Sweet ride for sure.
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    New To Me Grady Owner

    Congrats on your boat. Looks nice.
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    Season is over

    Did you see Dr. Leo Marvin on the lake in NH? How about Bob and did you get him to sign his book , Death Therapy? Sounds like a great season. Here is to 2018!
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    Insurance - Process and What Are People Paying?

    I have USAA/Progressive. USAA has their boat and RV policies now underwritten by Progressive. I have an agreed value and increased it slightly. My thinking is this. In 09 I bought my boat new as an 08 left over. It was like $78 and change . My boat is mostly garaged kept, is in good...
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    How much is it worth. 07 225 etec .

    That number seems about right. You can put it out there for that and if nobody bites then drop the price some. These things are very market dependent. If you live in an area where etecs are popular , should be easy. Then again this is 2017 and folks may drive a bit to get good motor too. The...
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    What to buy?

    If you are buying new, your options for a walk around are either the 20, 22, 23 or 30. There is no longer a 24 footer made. Since you trailer a bunch the beamy 23 is sort of out unless you get permits and such. So, you are down to a 22 or 20 when buying new. If buying new , go with the 228...
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    Looking for Opinions on Garmin Combos

    I have an older Garmin, 4208. I run a 1kw Airmar ducer through the hull and a Garmin 24 HXD radar. The unit is bomb proof. I love the bigger display. I have had it since 2009. Point is it us only $200 to go bigger and 8 years down the road, assuming you have the boat still is that $200 worth...