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    Auxiliary fuel tank

    I just completed Aux tank installation on my 1997 Voyager Tank: OEM tank from Florida Marine Tanks - should come with sending unit pre-installed Parts: -Grady Parts List: -2nd filler/cap assembly or match existing with after market filler (Grady model has vent hose connect fitting - Match...
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    Boat camping (sleeping on board) with a CPAP machine

    80% of the time I use shore power adapter with an extension cord for my cpap. Rest of the time I use cpap car charger adapter the plugs into boat's cigarette charger Marinco 199128 Pigtail Adapter, 30A 125V Male to 3-Way 15A 125V Female with GFCI
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    When Are New Fuel Tanks Required

    Thanks! Clean install of tanks courtesy of bleach hull cleaner spay and pressure washer rinse.
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    When Are New Fuel Tanks Required

    Like all larger diameter marine hoses it had it challenges. -Disconnected filler hose from tank, -Loosen filler neck hose clamps just enough to slide them down being very careful not to let clamps drop down hose under floors and re- tightened the bottom clamp to prevent sliding down...
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    Can I trailer a shrink wrapped boat?

    I had mine shipped on it's trailer in Marina-installed shrink wrap from New England to Oregon. Only item of note were two 1/8-to-3/16in gel coat ware/rub spots by one of shrink wrap packing straps at corner where hull bottom and side meet. Neither ware spot went any deeper that surface gelcoat
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    When Are New Fuel Tanks Required

    Installed new Aux Tank this past summer to increase capacity and improve ride. Pulled main tank covers to replace fuel lines - main is 25yr original. Main looked to be in nearly a good condition as new aux tank and to date have never had fuel smell under inspection covers from fueling or...
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    Do you fill the tanks for the winter?

    Follow you mechanic's advise - tons of fresh fuel in spring with sort out the wintered over 5-10-15 gallons
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    How do you remove this?

    Cut fitting with Sawzall and metal type blade to into quarters if above fine suggestions do not work. Metal blade will cut plastic with finer control and precision. Work slowly to ensuring your do not cut into surrounding hull. Once cut into quarters, hammer and chisel one of the quarter...
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    Dome light upgrade

    These work
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    Trailer Rebuild

    Agreed Pacific Trailer is a good source for Trailer Alxes and related
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    Gulfstream - Electronics Upgrade screen options

    Garmin is HQ'd about 8miles from my place and yet..... I just purchased Simrad NSX 12in Screen with 3-in-1 Chirp transponder, and Halo 24mile Radar Dome. Comes loaded with C-Map Discover-X Charts including Bathymetry down to 1ft contours. I was looking to for Fishfinder screen size and...
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    Fuse panel corrosion

    Boeshield T-9
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    01 voyager speed

    Top speed for my 97 Voyager with OX-66 250hp motor and Yamaha 17=M stainless prop is 35-38mph at 5,300-5,500rpm's. Loaded with fishing gear, 75gal of fuel, and 3 adult males is 30-32mph Running at 4.200-4,400rpm's, my speed is 25-27mph. Let me know if you want the prop specs
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    I'd like to replace original Helm Steering to a Tilt Unit

    http://www.seastarsolutions.com/products/hydraulic-new/helms-new/classic-tilt/
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    West Coast Grady Norcal Tuna Success

    Great outing - well done. Only remaining items are to post pic of your eating the heart and your tuna hat to christen the boat's loss of its tuna virginity. Hat is a simple make - Cut your Albacore in half behind the long fins, plus guts and gills (save heart), rinse cavity, and plop that...
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    Running hot

    Impeller and Thermostat(s)
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    WTB - Pompanette Helm Seats for Grady White

    I did see your post - thanks nice seats. out of my budget
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    AUX Tank Install - 97 Voyager

    Install new AUX tank not originally factory installed as well as new filler hose and fuel lines. Main tank in great shape and cleaned up easy. The aux tank compartment was remarkably clean and came with filler and vent hoses preinstalled. Installed Aux filler cap assembly, ran fuel line aft...
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    Inoperable fuel gauge

    Most helpful!! This week I will be installing GW OEM Aux Tank not originally installed. Will take any other related multigauge wiring diagrams as recently replaced originals and trim/tilt indicator displaying inaccurately, and boat speed not displaying Thanks!!