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    Dealership "restrictions" for buy a GW?

    As noted above, the "where you do your boating" is through Grady's site, not a dealer's site. Grady simply wants to direct you to your closest dealer to better help you. You may find that if you need warranty work and didn't buy the boat from the place that you're visiting for work, that won't...
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    Parts catalog?

    If you stop by a real marine store (not West Marine, for example), they will have parts/supplier catalogs - kind of like a candy catalog for boaters. I'm sure they can help you find what you need. But, you can ask to see if they have any extras - even last years' supplier catalog - to let you...
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    Transom Work Questions

    There's nothing really "new" in the game of transom repairs. Meaning, the threads you found (or can, by searching) will have plenty of info in them to get you going without going through the whoel shebang all over again. Probably the biggest thing you should think about - and this will likely...
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    2005 Release 283 Pump Out Issue

    It could be that your vent is blocked up. Check it out - look closely at the thru-hull fitting. It's rare for a y-valve to fail, but I suppose anything is possible. A clog in the vent hose coudl cause the issue, as well. A hard/solid clog in the pump-out hose (or the dip tube in the tank) is...
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    Canvas roll-up hardware

    Just as a sort of FYI, the reason we try to refrain from double posting is not because of reading something twice - Although I sometimes have to "sound out" some of the words... it's because it's more efficient to keep all the info in one place, rather than everyone bouncing back and forth...
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    2006 282 sailfish height

    Correct, but that is what he is after. He has to go under a bridge on the water.
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    Shower sump pump ?'s

    What kind of "winter" service are talking about? When I hear the word "service", it sounds like maintenance to me. The only thing to do is to clean it out - and the model you have won't matter for that. If, however, something is wrong and you're replacing... best thing to do is look for...
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    Canvas roll-up hardware

    Buggah! I got sucked into a duplicate thread!
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    Canvas roll-up hardware

    Your shop is either giving you a line or doesn't work much out of their "comfort zone"... which is pretty small! :) The style you linked to allows for removal, like a regular snap, but doesn't allow for rotation. It's basically a "locking" snap. However, a regular snap would allow for...
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    1977 Grady White 201 Marlin I/O

    You may still find a boat owner's manual available for download on Grady's site. The engine (what engine?) manual would have to come from the engine manufacturer. But, you really don't want an engine owner's manual - you'd want a service manual. If it's a Merc, you should be able to get it...
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    2006 282 sailfish height

    FYI, you can get that info in your owner's manual - and it's typically available on Grady's website, too.
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    Fresh water pump

    The other thing to check is the filter. There is typically a cleanable filter between the tank and the pump - often times right at the pump.
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    Grady White 208 Owners: Anchor size

    Yup - nothing wrong with overkill, especiall with anchors. The longer chain will make the most improvment, though. It surprises me to hear that SS isn't much more? I guess just make sure it's a good quality one - I would be very hesitant to buy one if it was close in price as I would worry...
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    Fresh water pump

    Or the motor is locked up. Hammer to the rescue?
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    Trailer Winch strap Orientation on 208 Adventurer?

    If you're just looking for the chain to be a backup for the strap - and not something that you are "tightening" every time, the type of hook on your strap will work and you can use a proper sized shackle to connect the chain to the hook. Or, just use a shackle - they're inexpensive and have...
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    Grady White 208 Owners: Anchor size

    Not for nothing, but can't your selling dealer provide you with these measurements? Afterall, you just spent a good chunk of change with them - the least they can do is get you those measurements. Personally, I'd just stick with a galv anchor - possibly the one you had before was just lower...
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    Cockpit liner panel replacement on 1996 Voyager.

    I'm not familiar with what you have. But... is this like a falling headliner in a car? Meaning, is there some type of hard form underneath and it's covered by what we see? If so, pulling that off and glueing new vinyl in place would work. It would look good and "feel" good to the touch, too...
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    Trailer Winch strap Orientation on 208 Adventurer?

    Getting better with the winch and strap, for sure! Looks like you can lower the winch a few more inches, still. But, yeah... that SS snap hook? Probably only has a few hundred - maybe 500 at the most - working load limit. It looks good, but it's pretty much useless if needed. By far, it's...
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    Trailer Winch strap Orientation on 208 Adventurer?

    Often times what you are currently doing is just fine. Snugging underneath the bow eye is just one of those "best practice" things. Meaning, it can only make things better.
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    Trailer Winch strap Orientation on 208 Adventurer?

    SD, it's good you're adjusting things. The bow eye should be touching the bottom of the bow roller to "lock" the bow in. Possibly reversing the wrap will do it - or lowering the winch stand. But getting the bow eye snugged up against the bow roller is always recommended and keeps the bow from...