Uncle Joe
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GE Silicone for me.....and a caulk removal tool because I have to remove at least one hatch every spring.
One reason I do like the silicone is that’s it’s soft and you can cut into it easily with a razor and also use a razor, carefully, to remove the old dry caulking. I even find I can use my bare fingers to rub/stretch/ pull off the small remaining amounts after getting under it with the razor.bringging back an old thread. The search function is quite helpful! I have been replacing hoses all over my 265. it has been a pain in the butt. the scuppers were completed and a couple more for the sanitary System (including the external macerator and Y valve add from this site) to be done and then it’s the fuel lines. I’m not looking forward to the main tank fill hose and vent. Anyway, to my question…what do you scrape the old seal around the deck hatches with to get a clean edge? I would think a razor blade will ruin something. Then my next question is, how do you get the clean edges with the sealant? I purchased the GE SCS1700 in almond from the Grady dealer. Should I use painters tape for the straight edges? Do I put down a bead with the caulk gun and then drag my finger through to flatten, push it down? Thanks!
My head is sitting in my garage right now! The new pump handle assembly will be here Thursday. I think it was $108 on Amazon. I am in the process of doing what Max did here.I use a razor, then scrubby pad with solvent. Vacuum cleaner is needed. If you use alcohol or acetone, don't caulk until it is fully dry or the silicone won't cure.
I pull up and reseal my deck hatches EVERY year. Clean & inspect tanks. Air it out all winter.
if you are "good" you just lay it in with the caulk gun and walk away.
I have my 265 head apart right now. Can't get any hoses off the tank. They are not bad but the Groco macerator don't work.
Also need a new Jabsco manual pump on the head. (cheaper to buy a new pumper than buy all the rubber pieces). Might start a thread on that project
tank compartment drains to the rear bilge.3M 4000 uv stable, not as aggressive as 5200/4200. This Grady White washing the tanks recommendation is confusing. No water should get in there if the hatch and ports are sealed up. Unclear how the water gets out of the compartment.
I'm not sure about that on mine. The one to the left has a solid plug in it. I tried to get an answer from Grady White on this. Get conflicting answers.tank compartment drains to the rear bilge.
I'm not sure about that on mine. The one to the left has a solid plug in it. I tried to get an answer from Grady White on this. Get conflicting answers.
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Removing aux tank on 1999 268 islander
It wouldn't be the 1st Grady that I've heard of with a drain tube that was glassed over. I'm likely stating the obvious, but my forward compartments won't drain to the back unless the boat is on a significant incline. Are you sure you have enough slope to get the compartment to drain back to the...www.greatgrady.com
What do you use to clean the fuel tanks?I use a razor, then scrubby pad with solvent. Vacuum cleaner is needed. If you use alcohol or acetone, don't caulk until it is fully dry or the silicone won't cure.
I pull up and reseal my deck hatches EVERY year. Clean & inspect tanks. Air it out all winter.
if you are "good" you just lay it in with the caulk gun and walk away.
I have my 265 head apart right now. Can't get any hoses off the tank. They are not bad but the Groco macerator don't work.
Also need a new Jabsco manual pump on the head. (cheaper to buy a new pumper than buy all the rubber pieces). Might start a thread on that project
soap & water, rag & brush. Sometimes I'll knock the mold off the bulkheads with a light powerwasher.What do you use to clean the fuel tanks?
Thank you!soap & water, rag & brush. Sometimes I'll knock the mold off the bulkheads with a light powerwasher.
Important to remember that anything that falls in there has to fit through a 1 inch pipe to ever get out...
Hi Skunk. I would love to view your thread on the manual pump replacement. I replaced the submersible macerator on mine when I got the boat in 2020. Not the most pleasant job, but doable. Do it while its still cold and it won't smell as much.I use a razor, then scrubby pad with solvent. Vacuum cleaner is needed. If you use alcohol or acetone, don't caulk until it is fully dry or the silicone won't cure.
I pull up and reseal my deck hatches EVERY year. Clean & inspect tanks. Air it out all winter.
if you are "good" you just lay it in with the caulk gun and walk away.
I have my 265 head apart right now. Can't get any hoses off the tank. They are not bad but the Groco macerator don't work.
Also need a new Jabsco manual pump on the head. (cheaper to buy a new pumper than buy all the rubber pieces). Might start a thread on that project
Here is a variation on the usual painters tape. When done correctly it works very well.bringging back an old thread. The search function is quite helpful! I have been replacing hoses all over my 265. it has been a pain in the butt. the scuppers were completed and a couple more for the sanitary System (including the external macerator and Y valve add from this site) to be done and then it’s the fuel lines. I’m not looking forward to the main tank fill hose and vent. Anyway, to my question…what do you scrape the old seal around the deck hatches with to get a clean edge? I would think a razor blade will ruin something. Then my next question is, how do you get the clean edges with the sealant? I purchased the GE SCS1700 in almond from the Grady dealer. Should I use painters tape for the straight edges? Do I put down a bead with the caulk gun and then drag my finger through to flatten, push it down? Thanks!
You can buy plastic razor blades (they're usually orange) that will fit a standard knife or scraper tool. Or just use it by hand. Small pieces still left can be rubbed off by hand or do something like others mentioned.bringging back an old thread. The search function is quite helpful! I have been replacing hoses all over my 265. it has been a pain in the butt. the scuppers were completed and a couple more for the sanitary System (including the external macerator and Y valve add from this site) to be done and then it’s the fuel lines. I’m not looking forward to the main tank fill hose and vent. Anyway, to my question…what do you scrape the old seal around the deck hatches with to get a clean edge? I would think a razor blade will ruin something. Then my next question is, how do you get the clean edges with the sealant? I purchased the GE SCS1700 in almond from the Grady dealer. Should I use painters tape for the straight edges? Do I put down a bead with the caulk gun and then drag my finger through to flatten, push it down? Thanks!