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.
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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National Safe Boating Week
Grady-White aims to build the strongest, safest, most seaworthy boats of their size in the world because we believe that the safest boating is the...
Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
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Last Modified Jan 19, 2010 - in Deckhand's Maintenance Tricks
NOTE: Please refer to your owner's manual for more details. You may also s...
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....
Seacock Operation: Learn how to use these important components
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The saltwater washdown found aboard many Grady-Whites makes short work of boat cleanups when you’re out on the water. Eric Sorensen explains how to operate the washdown in this short video:
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Winterizing Your Marine Electronics
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Fishfinders. Chart plotters. Radar and positioning systems. Communication devices. When you are winterizing your Grady-White, don’t forget your marine...
Keep Your Refrigerator & Microwave Fresh
To help keep the refrigerator and microwave "fresh" after use, store a box of baking soda inside. You can also use a few Damp Rid packs (pre-measured 10.5 oz refill packages) as well. Damp Rid also works well in the live well and fish box. You will need to pu...
Sweet Scents
To help keep your cabin smelling "sweet", put a small can of "California car scents " in an unsealed plastic zip lock bag and place in various areas below your deck . There is no threat of spillage or melting. Car scents come in a variety of sce...
Combat Sea Sickness
To combat sea sickness, I use the product "trip tone" and a "relief band device". The "relief band device" is worn like a watch and is placed on the underside of your wrist on a pressure point. It provides a tiny "jolt "...
Heavy Duty Felt Pads Work Wonders
Heavy Duty Felt Pads provide protection for your boat and come in a variety of sizes. They are typically used to protect floors and tabletops and can be purchased at a variety of stores. Place the pads in areas where a cabinet door comes in contact with the b...
Be Sure to Keep Travel Size Boxes of Detergent Onboard
We always keep several travel size boxes of powder laundry detergent and quarters on board our 30 marlin. You never know when you may need the washer and dryer at the marina. The small box of detergent is also good for cleaning out your holding tank on a regular basis. Be sure to foll...
Recipes
The Tarpon Coast Grady-White Club website has great dining recipes. See our link on this website under "Grady Life" "Grady Clubs". Recipes are located on our "Links" tab.
Submitted by The Tarpon Coast Grady-White Club...
Anchor Shade
The anchor shade from West Marine works great while at anchor or docked. It's easy to use and store. We use it on our 30 Marlin. We recommend any color except white.
Submitted by Tarpon Coast GW Club/Sweet Surrender...
Bath Mats Come In Handy
To help keep our 30 Marlin cabin cleaner, we place rubber shelving material cut to size with a thin towel or bath mat (approx 24 inches) at the entrance to cabin. This arrangement is thin enough to close the cabin door and long enough to "wipe your feet upon entering!" ...
Keep Your Cabin Dry & Mildew Free
In humid areas like South Florida, keeping your cabin dry and mildew free when not using your boat is very important. If you have shore power available, a mini dehumidifier works...
Fleet Traveling Safety
When traveling as a fleet in line make sure the first mate has an orange towel available to wave when boat slows or stops this alerts the boat behind you etc.
Submitted by Linda Sue, Tarpon Coast Grady-White Club
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