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I have this exact setup and highly recommend the 8 plait 1/2' line which lays down very tight. I have 150 feet with no problem.

So I called Boat US Insurance which is GEICO and asked about the $100 increase. Pretty interesting.... They said it was a general increase related to higher costs on their side, yada, yada, yada. When the agent looked at my policy he told me that my Boat US/ GEICO policy has unlimited towing as...

I have a 14 year old 228 in Connecticut and Boat US insurance (GEICO). Usually goes down a few dollars every year. this year it went up $100 for no aparent reason. Have not made a claim in 13 years. While I am looking for more reasonably priced insurance I would want to know that they will...

solid advice......

When I replace the fitting should I replace all the hydraulic fluid? I figure if hydraulic fluid can leak out then water can leak in??

Seems that the pistons off the transom are leaking fluid a bit. It's a 2003 Grady 228 so I guess it time to replace. I'm above average techie but smart enough to have a professional when appropriate. Any advice?

Thanks for all the help. Best was Google Anco 52-16 and get the exact fit for like $10

I have a 2003 226 and need to replace the wiper blade. I believe it measure 16 inches or slightly less but I can't seem to find a replacement blade. All the blades now are plastic and have different mounting configurations. Any suggestions? pics attached...

He did all my cabin cushions, combing bolsters and replaced the isinglass on my windows. We even did different gauge (thickness) of isinglass depending if the window rolled up or not. His work was so good I kept rebuilding the boat. Even replaced the zippers with the same type although the...

Looks like it was the 2006 decision to cut corners...

I have a single 92 gallon tank on a 13 year old Grady 228. I have never tried to clean out the fuel tank. Is it worth it? Advisable? Or let sleeping dogs lie?

I have a 2003 228 and you are correct. The canvas snapped on both the outside and the inside.

FWIW I found an upholstery shop in Queens NY that does an incredible quality and Fair priced job. He did the seat on my Mercedes, I then brought him every cushion and combing bolsters from my 228. What impressed me the most was his ability to use original spec or better marine quality materials...

You would think this is easy but I cant find any hardware on the inside of the gunwale holding the bolsters. Any ideas??

Thanks so much. Let me know the new phone number and if you could give me his name that would be great. I went through all those junk yards last week and the roads there are like a 3rd world country. Lou

I tried to see Skillman Upholstery in Corona Queens but he's not there any longer. Some other shop bought his tel # and is in a different location. Do you have any other ideas how I can contact him???

thanks for your help. do you know if they will use marine materials like open cell foam, dryfast, etc?

Hey Seasick, thanks for the reply. You are in my area. Do you know of any shops that can do this well? I travel the tri state area for my sales job and I go everywhere....Thanks....Lou

Any idea about having these recovered? Grady does not make the replacements for my year. Thanks....

what about the noise comparisons?