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    Binnacle tilt/trim thumb swich

    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?
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    265 fore deck window hatch leaking

    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...
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    265 Express with Bracket

    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.
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    Tilt/trim

    engines are 2001 YAMI swII 200’s. I do have a small leak at the ram seal of my hydraulic steering, but don’t believe they are related and will fix the seal when I pull the boat.
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    Tilt/trim

    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...
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    265 Express Repower

    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...
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    Bilge ?

    good point. i will lift it next month back at the boat. i would say a gallon or 2 of water over a month period. have not been able to locate the source.
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    Bilge ?

    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...
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    Seastar leak

    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...
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    Looking for info

    Been fishing out of Charleston, sc for 30 years on several of my own boats and numerous others. Best ride, by far, I have xperienced was fishing my buddy’s 26 Glacier Bay over the years. Hands down, no comparison. We fished that boat in slop that kept others home. Handling characteristics are a...
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    Full boat cover 265 Express for sale (new!)

    paid $1,262 + additional straps off amazon. I would take $700 + shipping. it came fedex ground, so thats how I would ship it.
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    Full boat cover 265 Express for sale (new!)

    No. We boat year round. Will only pull boat for maintenance and that won’t need the cover.
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    Full boat cover 265 Express for sale (new!)

    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.
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    Hard top repair

    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…
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    New Garmin set up

    great, thanks for the replies! very helpful
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    New Garmin set up

    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...
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    Hatch Hinges - 265 Express (but probably common across a lot of models)

    piano hinge. check boat outfitters website. they have them.
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    New in box Helm Cover 265 Express

    Ken where are you located?
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    New in box Helm Cover 265 Express

    Charlotte, NC. did you ever snap any pics of it or is it still boxed up?
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    New in box Helm Cover 265 Express

    hello do you still have the helm cover available for sale?