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...
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....
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...
Stop Engine Thief
Lower Unit Stop Thief - This simple lock will protect the lower unit and/or the whole motor when installed properly. Keep thieves away from your engine with this simple, inexpensive deterrent.
Submitted By: Philip Osborne...
Arm Rest Covers
Last Modified Apr 28, 2011 - in Customer-ization: Owners' Personal Touches
We have a Journey (25' Walk-around) that we are very fond of ever since we bought it in 2005. As time passed, the resting arms of the chairs got very dirty, despite efforts to keep them clean. We tried one of our son's low cut quarter socks over the arm r...
The Proper Props
The numbers and letters associated with a boat’s propeller designation often don’t mean much to boat owners. When we are talking about propellers, a 15½ × ...
Why Not Run Engine with Battery Switch on "Both"
I would like to know why not run engine with battery switch on "both" as recommended on the Maintenance Guide....I do it every time out on the water without a known problem. Robert Van Meter
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Moving your boat sideways
Here is a good tip for those of you with dual engines and a bow thruster, sent in by an active member of a Grady-White Owners’ Club. You can pick up lots of boat handli...
Raft-up 101
The following is a short list of items to remember when rafting 2 or more boats.
First, what to bring: 1. Plenty of fenders for both sides of your boat. Fenders can never be too big or too many. 2. Plenty of dock and spring line. A...
Techniques for docking in wind and/or current
Most Grady-White captains are good boat handlers, but as new generations come along and first mates graduate to captain, it’s a good idea to review the techniques.
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Draining your fuel tank
The best thing to do is to get a qualified Grady-White dealer or Marina to do it. If you are determined to do it yourself, the best way to drain it is to remove the fuel sending unit and siphon the fuel through there. ...
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