Tips and ideas from fellow Grady-White owners and enthusiasts to help make every day on the water fun and more rewarding for you and your family.
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Pre-Departure Checklist: Be prepared for the unexpected with smart planning
Before leaving the dock for a day of fun in your Grady-White, prepare for the unexpected by using a pre-departure checklist. David Neese, vice president of engineering at Grady-White, explains more in this video.
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Stain Remover
I have found that the best way to clean stubborn stains is by using a product called Bar Keepers Friend. You can use it on pretty much anything. It will not scratch metal, fiberglass, glass or plastic. It is the best thing I have found to remove mildew a...
Boat Bumpers
Created on May 22, 2013 - in Boat Handling / Seamanship 
Here is a quick and easy way to set your boat bumpers when docking....
Docking Tricks: Leaving Dockside in Wind or Current
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Good docking and getting underway techniques take a little practice, especially when the wind or current is pushing you. Try this method, and look like a pro:
Keeping a bow line tied and well aft, power ahead while a crew member fends off the dock and handles the bow line....
Anchoring Your Boat
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Knowing safe anchoring techniques adds to your boating pleasure. Here are steps to remember.
Check that the bitter end of your anchor line or cable is in fact firmly attached to your boat, and that the line is ready for running free. The rule of thumb for length of line needed is five to ...
Anchor Windlass Operation: Use your windlass for quick and easy operation
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Your boat's anchor can easily be paid out and hauled back in with an electric anchor windlass. Before your next outing, watch this video on anchor windlass operation to make sure you're getting the most out of this useful tool.
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Boating Etiquette: Wake Crossing
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On crowded, choppy water, especially on large lakes and coastal waters, wakes can be challenging. It's important to know the best way to cross a wake.
Here are some good wake-crossing tips:
If traffic allows, turn your direction to be almost parallel to the wake ...
Navigating Inlets: Always--and especially in the spring--put safety first.
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Confidence, common sense and good boat handling skills help ensure your and your crew’s safety whe...
Pre-Departure Checklist: Be prepared for the unexpected with smart planning
Before leaving the dock for a day of fun in your Grady-White, prepare for the unexpected by using a pre-departure checklist. David Neese, vice president of engineering at Grady-White, explains more in this video.
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Boat Bumpers
Created on May 22, 2013 - in Boat Handling / Seamanship
Here is a quick and easy way to set your boat bumpers when docking....
Helm Master® How-To
David Neese, vice president of engineering at Grady-White, explains operation of the incredible, intuitive, Yamaha Helm Master® digital steering system aboard a Grady-White Freedom 375. The Grady Life just got even easier!
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Cold Water Boating
Every Grady-White captain should insist that all passengers wear a life jacket and dress for the water temperature, not the air temperature–NO EXCEPTIONS. Even if daytime temperatures are summer-like, immersion in water at or below 59° F can be dangerous....
Anchor Windlass Operation: Use your windlass for quick and easy operation
Your boat's anchor can easily be paid out and hauled back in with an electric anchor windlass. Before your next outing, watch this video on anchor windlass operation to make sure you're getting the most out of this useful tool.
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Windshield Washer Operation
Good visibility is crucial to a safe and fun boating experience, so make sure you’re familiar with the operation of your Grady’s windshield washer by watching this short washer demonstration video:
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Navigating Shallow Water by Pete McDonald
No one wants to run aground unexpectedly. Pete McDonald suggests nine tactics in a SportFishing magazine online article that use your sen...
Boating Etiquette: Wake Crossing
On crowded, choppy water, especially on large lakes and coastal waters, wakes can be challenging. It's important to know the best way to cross a wake.
Here are some good wake-crossing tips:
If traffic allows, turn your direction to be almost parallel to the wake ...
Visit the U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Website
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