The Grady 190 is the outboard version of your boat (197).
Balance will actually improve with the weight reduction. Ride quality will improve significantly with the bracket.
The hull is rated to 200 hp with the outboard. Transom height is 20”.
Ran a 204C for a number of years with a 175hp...
The basics behind radar and chart plotting has not changed in the last 20 years.
What has changed is the marketing. It’s no longer who’s equipment is built or performs the best at it task. It’s now all about “features” ie, keeping up on your Twitter and or Facebook feed while boating.
From a...
In the scheme of things this is the most work with little to no “cosmetic” return.
Unless you paint the entire boat, it simply looks like you have “white” bottom paint on the boat. Still stains and discolors over time
Even if you don’t need to anti-fouling properties, it’s far easier to keep...
Was in Chicago on business all week.
Went from green to gloom in the process
It was 72 and green when I left home. 38, grey and not hint of Spring when I arrived in Chicago
Well….3/8” (0.375”) hose is a equivalent to 9.5mm (0.374”) metric.
A 10 mm (0.394”) hose is a total mismatch which is never a good thing over time.
You could do one of three things:
1. Use what you have and hope for the best.
2. Swap out the fitting….3/8” to 10mm
3. Swap out the 10mm hose...
Deadrise’s (transom) contribution to rough water performance is highly over stated.
For rough water performance I want weight, bow flare and a steep deadrise at the bow.
I run a continuous variable deadrise hull. Noted for it “soft” ride, it has a 45 degree deadrise at the bow which tapers...
Looks like you wired the solenoid control source to the winch
Winch supply (large positive wire) is wired “through” the solenoid. In one side and out the other.
Solenoid control (small positive wire) is controlled by an in-line switch
There are no shortcuts when dealing with bottom paint. Once applied, your have to deal with the consequences. Either maintain (sand and repaint) every year or remove completely and start over.
Not only do you compatibility issues (paint) to deal with, you can not paint over loose or flaking...
I found it much more economical and easier to just add Bluetooth to the existing radio.
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Bluetooth-Module-Stereo-Wireless/dp/B075J8ZNFT
If you don’t remove the battery outright for winter at least disconnect the positive cable from the battery. Seen more than a few dead batteries with burned up bilge pumps coming out of storage.
Normally would involve moving a wire(s) from one terminal to another
No, that’s not normal.
In the off position, switch should be disconnected from both batteries. bilge pump is typically wired direct to the battery.
Guessing they wired the accessories direct to battery
White rust….water/condensation in long term contact with zinc which forms zinc oxide.
Leave flame arrester off and dog house cover open for long term storage.
Here is the problem you’re up against.
The installation with two checks is a thru hull installation
Assuming clockwise rotation of the prop, a transducers should mount on the starboard side to minimize prop turbulence.
If you answered my question I could explain the science.
If you have side viewing you have sonar beams coming off the bottom and both sides of the transducer.
Where the transducer is oriented relative to the motor(s) must be taken into consideration to work properly.
