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  1. lazy grady

    Fresh water gunwal shower nozzle and faucet will not work

    1994 Explorer 245 Plan to work on line issues tomorrow. Both pumps work. What is interesting is, having not changed out any water lines, the pumps both have reached prime individually and run continuously individually on different occasions. Makes me think there is a water line problem in the...
  2. lazy grady

    Fresh Water Pump Issue

    Can the pump run with a bad impeller? Can you replace the impeller?
  3. lazy grady

    Fresh Water Pump Issue

    9/8/23 I have 2 model# 850-204-133 Shurflo Diaphragm Pumps on my 1994 Grady White Explorer 245 boat. One pump serves an in cabin, sink faucet. The other a cock pit, gunwal shower and hand washing faucet. They both work off the same switch. There are two distinct water lines running from the...
  4. lazy grady

    flushing

    9/2/23 As to my Mercrusier 350 Bravo Engine flushing socket and garden hose fitting , There appears to be nothing wrong with my existing parts. i just can not get the "garden hose fitting" to seat with tthe socket fitting. I got it to seat one time. Any suggestions as to getting it to seat?
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    Fresh water pump

    1994 GW 245 gunwall faucet and shower is not working. Pump tests out ok. Need thoughts on next step as to diagnosing problem?
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    mercrusier rpm guage

    8/18/23 my 2014 mercrusier 350 mag ect will run my 1994 gw 245 explorer (4500 lbs) 38 mph at full throtle. the rpm guage only shows 3800. is the guage bad?
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    fresh water pumps

    8/18/23 the pump for my gunwall shower and faucet is not working on my 1994 GW 245 Explorer. I can not locate the access port to the pumps? need info on lication of pumps so as to consider making access port. also need info on style pump to replace it with?
  8. lazy grady

    solar/inverter

    thanks, my electrical guy has promised to id all users and sources
  9. lazy grady

    solar/inverter

    2/6/23 Sorry not to be better at explaining. Boat has solar panels on top, at least 6 I think. It has 2 original boat batteries and 6 twelve volt batteries under the deck. The boat has an inverter with both ac and dc appliances Water heater, ice maker, tv, toaser oven, and microwave work off...
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    solar/inverter

    2/5/23 Can not wrap my head around how solar/inverter system works on my vintage 1992 Walk Around Cabin 24' Explorer? It appears most accessories (tv, microwave, toaster oven) work off ac current by way of the inverter. Refrig/Freezer works off dc. Not sure as to hot water heater, ice maker...
  11. lazy grady

    '92 Sailfish

    i replaced the wirig (had it done)on my two vintage 1992 and 1994 grady's. given age of boat, I would do that as to best long term prevention. had the same problem
  12. lazy grady

    Freedom 285 trolling motor mount

    testy, i am in the process of doing so. it appears the best option is to put the head/motor on the cabin of my walk around 24' with the shaft attached to the bow sprit? it will require railing modification.
  13. lazy grady

    Mercrusier Engine Issue

    10/18/22 Thanks for responding. Sleeve is fuel line from fuel intake cap to tank. Engine cranks but never attempts to fire. I am away from boat. I do not have computer info other than it was a factory purchased and installed new say a year ago. Don’t know fuel pressure however a new fuel...
  14. lazy grady

    Mercrusier Engine Issue

    10/16/22 Thanks for responding. Starter DOES TIRN OVER. Sleeve is from gas fill cap to fuel tank. Your thoughts are appreciated.
  15. lazy grady

    Mercrusier Engine Issue

    10/16/22 I have a 2014 I/O Stern Drive on my 1994 24’ Grady White. (350 Mercrusier Mag EFI , with less than 100 hours). On two occasions the engine has cut off while at idle and then would not start. Starter would turn over. Some 15 to 30 minutes later after being towed in, it cranked and ran...
  16. lazy grady

    1994 Grady Explorer Gas Tank

    Al is correct, sorry. No signs of leaking. Fuel looked and smelled suspect per Provider. I will run it today with new gas, fuel filter and new pressure module.
  17. lazy grady

    1994 Grady Explorer Gas Tank

    7-31-22 Just emptied 90 gallons of suspect fuel in my 28 year old stainless steel gas tank. I was having "engine pausing" problems in my 2014 I/O 350 Magnum Fuel Injection Engine. The Provider installed a new fuel pressure regulator and fuel filter. He indicated that the old regulator was...
  18. lazy grady

    2003 282 Windlass Question

    what about the size of the chain? should it be smaller?
  19. lazy grady

    Grady southbound to FL

    Crossing out of Fort Pierce Inlet on or after 4/24/22 as weather allows. To Grand Cay then to Man O War for the duration. Making the Crossing?
  20. lazy grady

    "Special Boat"

    No, different boat