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...
Prepare for Storage
A custom storage canvas is a great way to protect your boat and engines while in storage. You can even get the canvas large enough to cover the trailer tires. We have snaps attached to the trailer wheel wells to help keep the canvas in place.
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Hand Protection
Ladies, Protect your hands and manicure from the boating environment by always wearing fishing gloves or cotton gloves. It is a must have when holding on to the fishing lines & dock lines. It is also good sun protection.
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Tidy Cabin
Keep everything nice and clean by lining the storage areas under the V berth with a thin indoor/outdoor mildew resistant carpet.
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Save Those Shopping Bags!
No mater what size your boat is, (I have a 2000 22' Seafarer) you are always looking for ways to save space. I place a plastic shopping bag on the back of the mates c...
Protect Your Head
You can keep from shattering you head when the going gets rough if you put a peace of foam pipe insulation on the hard top bra...
Make Your Boats Rub Rail Look New Again!
Rub rails take a beating and not just from the occasional encounter with a dock. If your rub rail is dull and has a whitish color (from old wax, weather streaking, etc.) it is easy to get it looking new again. Just lightly rub the rail with a soap pad like a Brillo or SOS and after a thorough rin...
Storing Power Cords
The Cord Pro XL is terrific for storing/using the power cord for your boat. It keeps it Boat Sweet NEAT. Check it out on the internet.
Submitted by Tampa Bay/Tarpon Coast GW Club/Silver Bullet...
Pot Roast on a Boat???
BAG 'n SEASON packets work great when preparing meals onboard. (A BAG 'n SEASON is a cooking bag w/seasoning mix found in most supermarkets.) There are a variety of seasoning choices available.
Pot Roast:: I cook the pot roast the evening before we go b...
Hot/Cold Pack
Techni Ice is a hot/cold pack that comes in handy on your boat. We freeze a pack and then place it in our cooler to keep the ice for a longer period of time. It can also be heated in the microwave onboard and used as a heat pack for aches and pains. Techni Ice is distribute...
Fluid Levels in Your Batteries
Keep a bottle of distilled water & a turkey baster on board just in case your fluid levels get low.
Submitted by Tampa Bay/Tarpon Coast GW Club/Silver Bullet...
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