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    Winterizing Tips Needed.

    Just hit the "winterize" button on your display and the motors will self-fog and shut off when done. ...oh? you don't have E-TEC's?... sorry ;)
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    NJ fishing reports

    FYI to the guys local to Manasquan inlet and Shark River Inlet........big schools 80 to 100 pound Bluefin Tuna are breaking water between the Klondike and Shark River Reef in 80 to 120 feet depths. (we saw them in the same area last week too, so they must be finding forage there) Was out there...
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    NJ Grady Owners - roll call

    I'm in. (During the Summers anyway) My boat is kept in FlaDa and I'll be leaving in a few weeks to spend the rest of the Fall, the Winter and early Spring with her down there.
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    Anchor Away ( Yes I mean AWAY)

    Thanks for the link, just bought one. Don't want to go through THIS again! : https://www.greatgrady.com/threads/lewmar-delta-anchor-holds-too-well.25971/ I had previously tried attaching the chain with a shackle to the top hole, and using zip ties on the anchor shaft but the zips would...
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    1987-88 252 Sailfish value

    i just used the link above and entered the options and motors I have on my 1988 Trophy Pro, it shows a selling price of 45 to 50K. I BOUGHT my boat in 1991 when it was only 3 years old for 45K. So, I guess Grady's hold their value, eh? LOL.
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    Running at night

    Geeez that's COLD water you are fishing in!
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    Running at night

    Great advice above, I'll just add and stress, that it is very important to run your radar every time you use your boat. Being in a salt-water environment you gotta keep it "exercised" so you know it will WORK when you need it to. (besides, regulations state any boat equipped with radar must have...
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    Refurbish 89 Offshore 24

    "She looks great naked" with no stripes! Gotta love those Etec's too.... She looks like the Finest Kind's little sister!
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    Grady White Flags

    Hey KY, where can I get a hat?
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    Older Grady Electrical Problems

    I replaced the fuse panel under the helm (and the one up in the radio box) with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FPB7J6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 good item, but see my review about a simple modification you need to do to it after receipt here...
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    Replacement cam latches

    I bought this on Amazon, perfect fit and works well: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078PHPBS2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also these to replace the rusty original cabinet locks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AOHYQXU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Towing and transporting

    Call Jorge at 561 252 5770 for a quote...I used him to haul my boat between NJ and South Florida 5 times before I bought my lift. He is reliable and his price is reasonable.
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    new grady owner

    Older Grady's rule! Great platform to restore! She may have a few years on her but the Trophy Pro has the best fishing set-up of any 25 footer with it's huge cockpit....Small enough to take out solo anytime you want, big enough to take out 4 other guys for a day's fishing without being...
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    Cracks in aluminum pipe

    I just helped a buddy with snaking back in the pipe wires after he had the the same problem repaired on his 87 Trophy Pro last week. It's a common issue, the cracks develop over time and especially if you carry heavy rods up in the hardtop holders while slamming through rough seas. He used L+E...
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    Expert advice needed for a Fuel Delivery issue?

    I would first isolate the problem as follows: Disconnect the fuel line from the problem motor at the primer bulb. Connect that fuel line back onto the motor using a portable tank with fresh, clean gas. Now run the motor off the portable tank.... If the problem disappears, the issue is in your...
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    NJ fishing reports

    Way to Go! Nice BFT. Afternoon bite you say? hmmmmmm maybe I'll sleep in and leave at noon next time.
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    Auto pilots

    I use mine constantly...only steer myself in boat traffic or while docking....otherwise the Garmin GHC10 has the helm. Aside from the advantages of lowering Fatigue on long trips and the fuel savings realized by running a STRAIGHT course to your waypoint, the AP is one of the best pieces of...
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    livewell too small

    Wow nice catches! Judging by the Halibut and Salmon in the pix, looks like you are located on the North-West coast? Do you have a link for where that livewell is sold?
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    Thru Hull Seacock

    I guess it varies according to year and model, but on my 1988 Trophy Pro it is located under the step in the cabin.