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Hello all Recently replaced the switch. However, the original switch had some sort of semi perm putty it was seated with into the housing. I was able to push the switch out and replace it, but dont have an idea of what putty was used and will need reseat the new switch. any putty advise?

Pulled the hatch and was surprised screws were through the hatch frame and embedded into the deck with no washers or nuts. Anyone reseal one of these before? pulling the hatch and resealing this weekend. Any advise on reattatchment of the hatch frame to deck? Some screws are stripped in the...

I am looking to repower my 2001 265 and I am interested in adding a bracket with twin 300 4 strokes. Has anyone repowered their 265 this way? If so, please provide details vs original factory set up.

My port outboard will lower with the thumb control on the binnacle. However, it will only rise up to midpoint then stops. I have to continue to raise the outboard with the raise/lower switch on the outboard itself. I’m sure this is a common repair, but its new to me. any direction would be...

Hi all Thinking about a repower. Currently have 2001 265 w/twin. 200 yami swII. Have read 4 strokes are a little heavy for the transom? and, concerned about yami 225’s exhaust issues. will repower with used not new. looked at yami hpdi 300’s, but open to other suggestions of those who have...

I keep my boat in a slip and when not in use; It is connected to shore power and both battery switches are set to “off”. “shore power” and “batt charger” switches set to “on” at the panel. pretty sure this is Grady recommended set up when not in use. However, the fwd bilge does not...

yup, got bit by the Seastar gremlin this past weekend. found replacement kit online. However, my question is this; has anyone experienced leaking fluid from the hose connection nut fitting? I can wipe the fluid from the ram and suspect replacing the endcaps with new fittings from the replacement...

Cover has never seen water and was used in my driveway for only 2 days. Bought it for dry storage and ended up mooring at the marina instead. Covers from bow pulpit, over hardtop to over twin outboards. I also have extra straps. Will post specs soon.

have several places on the underside of my 265 express hardtop that are flaking/delaminating. I plan on scraping off the flaking areas, but what to go back with? Gelcoat or some other patch material? I am sure this is a common maintenance item for older (2001) Grady Whites…

I am installing new Garmin 1243XSV and 743 MFD’s, GMR 18 Radar Dome, GTU56 Transducer, GXM 54 sat radio, Fusion Apollo amp. I have read about the backbone connections, but the trans and radar plug directly into the 1243 and not the backbone. the 1243 does not appear to see the amp or xm sat...

I have a 2001 265 Express and my windless pre-wire location to the helm was run differently than the GW diagrams. Pre-wire runs from anchor locker down port side to the helm. It is coiled below the starboard side instrument gauges and fastened to the side wall (above and to the right of the...

Alright, I have located the pre-wire at the windless location (anchor locker) and it runs down the starboard side of boat and not the port side as the GW diagrams and others have indicated. Has anyone else experienced the windless pre-wire running down the starboard side of the boat (assuming to...

Recently purchased 265 Express came with the outrigger poles, but they need to be re-rigged and the spear toppers are also missing. anyone order the rigging kit from Lee Jr. website? anything to be aware of re-rigging the poles? Should the side mount wishbone bases mounted have enough movement...

my wife and i will be staying on our boat over weekends and i would like to add an AC unit in place of the fridge location. wont ever use the DC fridge when we have a cooler aboard. found a 4200 Mabru unit. install is pretty straight forward. However, looking for some advice on raw water intake...

As I continue to break down and repair items on my new (to me) express, my latest project involves the foldable plexiglass hinged top to access the cabin. I noticed the plexiglass panels separating at the corner (last screw) at the piano hinge strip. Apparently the last screw has cracked the...

Hello All - Going to wire the windlass today, but first I pulled the deck to access the tanks, etc. Whoa! I need suggestions and direction of what I am looking at (I know the tanks, hoses, etc). How to clean this area, what to check for/replace prior to replacing the deck. Obvious signs of any...

Hello all on Greatgrady.com! I recently took delivery of a 2001 Express 265 and have numerous projects in front of me and would like some direction from those with this model (and those with others) on best direction to take with them. Here goes; 1. installing Lewmar horizontal windless wiring...