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  1. Late Again Grady

    Scupper access plate

    This location will not work if you're thinking of changing out scuppers or deck drains. The scuppers are down just above the water line and this location will only give you about four inches of working room. The best location for an access plate is in the floor just aft of the transom door. I...
  2. Late Again Grady

    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    This guy does really good work. He has the best reputation in our part of the world. And as I said, he let me work through all of my thru hulls and deck drains while the boat was opened up saving me a lot of undo contortions on the body.
  3. Late Again Grady

    What are your Top 3 favorite boat mods or additions you've made?

    Repowered back in May with Mercury 225 V6 fourstrokes. Also installed Simrad AP44 autopilot. I guess getting the transom rebuilt should count as a biggie.
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    Transom has been repaired and looks pretty good. Hopefully engines will be installed this week. While I was at it, I decided to change out all of the thru hulls around the stern. Changed out the deck drains as well. Also, had the old oil fill caps removed and covered. Sprayed the complete...
  5. Late Again Grady

    Welcome to the Transom Club... Need help in SW FL

    Getting mine replaced now. Estimate was $5K. Removing all plywood from transom and one stringer and going back with coosa board throughout. Good luck and sorry you are a member of the club now.
  6. Late Again Grady

    2001 282 sailfish re power?

    Late Again Grady said: I repowered my 94 27 Sailfish with the new Mercury V6 225's back in May. Cant say enough good things about these engines. Remarkable response to the throttles and an increase in fuel mileage from 1.0 to 1.5 mpg. And I think they look pretty sexy too. Didn't have to adjust...
  7. Late Again Grady

    2001 282 sailfish re power?

    I repowered my 94 27 Sailfish with the new Mercury V6 225's back in May. Cant say enough good things about these engines. Remarkable response to the throttles and an increase in fuel mileage from 1.0 to 1.5 mpg. And I think they look pretty sexy too.
  8. Late Again Grady

    Switching from Bennett to Lenco

    Anybody made the switch from Bennett to Lenco? My are so old they don't hardly respond and when they do...it is too much of a response. How difficult is the swap? What all is involved? Thanks
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    Latest pics. 99% bad wood has been removed. Should finish up first of next week and then start laying in the Coosa board. Only one stringer needs to be replaced (center) and that will be all coosa board. Remaining stringers although are still plywood, the are strong and still incapsulated in...
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    I think they are a perfect fit for the older Grady's that were not designed for todays heavy fourstrokes. The perform great on the boat and I went from 1.0 mpg with the old 2strokes to 1.5-1.7 mpg with the new Mercs.
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    Originals were 200 hp. Added roughly 250 lbs to transom. Transom is about 2" thick. BTW...I installed the only engine Grady said would work on my boat.
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    Originals were 94 Yamaha 2strokes. Replaced with 21 Mercury 225 V6s.
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    I don't mind telling. Estimate is $5K plus about 1500.00 for engine removal and replace. Going back in with coosa board instead of wood.
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    It's been a slow process but engines have been removed and fiberglass guy is starting to remove parts and pieces. I guess the sawsall comes out next.
  15. Late Again Grady

    Tempted by 1990 Sailfish 25

    Getting ready to replace the transom in my '94 27 Sailfish. Yes, it could have something to do with just hanging two new Merc 225's on the back but I believe they just brought the problem to light. 1990 is a long time for a transom to last on a Grady. By all means get it surveyed prior to...
  16. Late Again Grady

    Repower

    Eventually. I would really think that twin 115's would really be too little HP for that model.
  17. Late Again Grady

    Cabin Curtain Repalcements

    That looks great. Thanks for the info as well.
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    Looks Like I'm the Newest Member to the Club-Transom Restoration Begins

    The rebuild your transom club...Noticed the transom cap moving back and forth about and inch last Wednesday while coming in on the ICW. Upon further inspection, it appears the transom is rotten. Just had the boat repowered in May and the service manager at Marshall's Marine in Georgetown, SC...
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    restoration pics.

    Just got caught up on the thread. You definitely got this under control. Can't wait to see what happens next. I'm scared to death your reno is going to cost me a bunch of money in the long run. :cool: