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my name is tom and i live in central florida. just picked up a 1976 17.5' grady white. bow rider style. not sure of the model #. have been a boat owner since the 70's but this is my first grady white. i'm sure i will need to "pick some brains", and this seems like the forum to do so. thanks for the add!
 
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Welcome aboard Tom! I like your handle. Kinda has a real world ring to it :- I'm sure you can bring that Grady back to Bristol with the brain trust here.
 
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TY Halfhitch. Actually, my 1976 Grady looks like she is 3 or 4 y/o. Time capsule. Even has a 1976 Johnson 70hp that runs like new. A little underpowered for a hull rated for 130hp, but period correct. would love to upgrade to a 4 stroke 120hp, but don't want to lose the "history". Plan to cruise and fish the Tampa Bay area as she sits. Even has the canvas 'top'. I don't think I can bring myself to ruin this boat by upgrading to what I want her to be.
 

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Welcome Tom! This is a nice forum and very helpful. Looking forward to seeing pictures!
 

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Nice to see you here. Lots of folks here with GW knowledge. Fire away when ready.
 
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Can anyone tell me what model I have? 1976, 17.5' bowrider.
 
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Very helpful, thank you. It seems I am the proud owner of a 1976 Sprint 173.
 
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Take some more pics. She looks to be in excellent shape.
 
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Got to digging around in this boat and found a large ziplock.