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My new Grady came with identical AGM’s from Deka.

Thanks! This is my third Grady. And my last boat. Think I’ll name her Last Boat IV :)

Swivel brackets may be the cheapest way to get more hull contact and use existing bunks. Also, I had a trailer built for a 225 and the builder “pigeon towed” the bunks to best fit the SV hull. The forward bunk brackets were 2-3” closer together than the rear brackets.

Took a pic today of our new Grady Freedom 215. I ordered it in June and was told first week of August and was right on time. 80% of our boating is cruising with myself, wife and pooch, which drove seating configuration and engine choice. I’m trying to get my wife to operate the boat more so...

I have the DEC system on a single F250. I ordered it mainly to get the wife to operate the boat more. Her only complaint is she wants to captain more, so mission accomplished :) There are two settings on my system, regular and heavy. Regular takes 1 finger to steer, heavy takes two fingers...

Is the bottom clean?

Pulling up to the marine fuel pump and seeing the price per gallon beginning with a “3”.

Dennis outlines the proper procedure for extending the tow bar I posted a picture of. The picture is of the bar on a 215 and may be used on other models. I visited my local dealer to go over options for a factory order 215 and their in stock 215 had that tow bar. The salesman and I tried for a...

This one?

Not on a Grady, but I had a Back Cove with a panda genset that I would run at cruise to cool the helm and down below.

To add to Ekea’s post, the pvc guides help see the trailer when retrieving the boat and backing the trailer when it’s empty.

Buy two or three. Once you’re paying to ship one the others ride almost free. Around here, Load Rite (5Starr) is considered a mid-tier trailer, Venture is held in higher regard. Wesco is popular since their built in West Columbia, SC. Just pay attention to detail as many mfg’s have different...

Assuming it’s a recent engine, there’s a fuel filter at the lower front of the engine. It has an o-ring seal. Another guess is VST tank, but it’s buried a bit deeper. Check fuel line connections. If its an older motor perhaps the fuel lines themselves.

Read through this and what a great adventure! Thanks for sharing the experienc!

Is this a SeaStar steering boost pump? If so, the hydraulic lines from the helm run to it, then lines from the pump to your engine steering cylinders. The pump I’m vaguely familiar with has a battery direct connection with a 30A fuse and a switched 12V from the helm. Also from the helm is a...

I had bottom paint removed on a 25’ EdgeWater a few years ago. They used 150 grit orbital sanders, followed by 3 coats of barrier. Pro tip - protect the interior of the boat from the dust.

Hard to quantify something that has so many variables. Smooth water sure, but near shore there’s wind, waves, tide, wakes and everything else that is determined to soak you and the contents of your boat with seawater. Sea conditions, wind direction relative to desired course, etc. dictate trim...

There’s a local trailer repair guy that has single bolt-on steps that bolt to the winch stand. I’ll try and find his info and update. edit: The owner is Hayden Sellers and biz name is Old Buck Welding. He builds full custom ladders, too, but here are the steps

I had a Back Cove that was CG documented and South Carolina (Charleston County) still collected personal property tax on it without state registration. Pay the man…

I always went by the adage if you’re going to tow at a higher speed than the boat’s WOT, stow it.