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.
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....
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...
Additional Storage
I removed the teak rails on the starboard side and installed shock cord. The racks can now hold numerous items that would not fit before.
Submitted by Stanton L. Meltzer, Onwer of a 300 Marlin & 232 Gulfstream...
Sealing Hatches
When sealing a semi-permanent hatch such as a gas tank hatch or the like, try placing 80lb - 100lb monofilament fishing line around the innermost edge of the hatch lip (edge closest to the center of the opening) using...
Removing Stains
Dried blood and fish slime on our figerglass deck plates and inner hull liner were difficult stains to remove. We found that 'Scrubbing Bubbles' bathroom bleach in its spray bottle was an easy solution to a daily chore on our Charter Fishing Boat.
Submitted by Brian D. Tutty...
Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
Last Modified Mar 03, 2010 - in Deckhand's Maintenance Tricks
NOTE: Please refer to your owner's manual for more details. You may also s...
Non Slip Deck
I have found that Nuteak works well for a beautiful non slip deck. It's stain resistant and holds a 20 year guarantee. It is really great stuff.
Submitted by Mike Clark...
An Idea For Storage
Keep a collapsible bucket on boat for easy storage. The bucket can be found at most boating stores and when not in use, it stows easily. The bucket works great to rinse lures/collect trash/turning green!!/etc. Also it's a good idea to keep 2 gallon jugs of water on board.-the wa...
It Pays To Be Ready
Prepare for docking by putting lines on all cleats and by having the boat hook pole ready in a rod holder. By doing this, if you have a sudden change like the wind blowing up quickly or the dock master redirecting you, you'll be ready. You don't need to be trying to put out new l...
Sump Pump
Hydrogen peroxide is helpful in removing the mildew smell from your shower sump pump. Shut off the shower pump then pour hydrogen peroxide down the drain into the sump pump. Allow it to sit for 1 hour before turning it back on. You should be able to notice a difference...
Trailering Safety
For added safety while towing your boat, add tie down straps to secure you boat to your trailer. You may need to put a reminder note on your dash to remove the straps prior to launching.
Submitted by Silver Bullet/Tampa Bay & Tarpon Coast GW Club...
Solar Cell Battery Charger
We keep a inexpensive solar trickle cell battery charger hooked up to our boat batteries while the boat is in storage. We switch the charge periodically on each battery.
Submitted by Silver Bullet/Tampa Bay & Tarpon Coast GW Club...
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