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.
Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
NOTE: Please refer to your owner's manual for more details. You may also submit your own tips by clicking the Submit A Tip button. Click here to download this info as a PDF document
Gel Coat
Do not
Do
Cushions/Upholstery
Do
Hardtop Frame/T-tops Frames
Stainless Steel Deck Hardware
Do not
Do
Canvas
Do not
Do
Dockside Power
Do not
Do
Do
Fuel System
Do not
Do
Batteries
Do not
Do
Helm Chairs
Do not
Do
Heads
Do not
Do
Fresh Water System
Do not
Do
Generator
Do not
Do
Anchor Windlass
Do not
Do
Freezer Boxes
Do
Trailering
Do not
Do
Bow Thruster
Do not
Do
Trim Tabs
Do
Battery Select Switch
Do not
Do
Air Conditioner
Do not
Do
Livewell
Do not
Do
Sirius Satellite Radio
Do
Stereo
Do
Hot Water Heater
Do not
Do
Cockpit Shower
Do
Gel Coat
Do not
- clean gel with bleach or cleaners containing ammonia
- wax nonskid surfaces
Do
- remove mold from gel with undiluted vinegar
- wash gel with mild household detergent
- bottom paint the hull if boat will be left in water for more than a few days
- use Grady's gel touch up kit (GW part #30-029) for small dings and scratches
Cushions/Upholstery
Do
- clean exterior cushions with mild household detergent
- store or cover exterior cushions when not in use
- dry-clean or steam clean interior cushion covers if soiled
Hardtop Frame/T-tops Frames
Stainless Steel Deck Hardware
Do not
- clean with abrasive cleaners or products containing chlorine bleach
- clean metal surfaces with abrasive pads, steel wool or wire brushes
Do
- wash entire aluminum frame often with fresh water and mild soap to prevent pitting
- protect the metal by using applying a non-abrasive metal protectant (example: T-9)
- remove salt or dirt from stainless steel regularly with mild soap and fresh water
Canvas
Do not
- clean with petroleum-based or ammonia cleaners
- fold canvas for storage
- steam, press or dry fabric in an electric or gas dryer
- use paste wax on clear vinyl, as it will turn yellow
Do
- clean clear vinyl with denatured alcohol and use spray wax to protect
- roll canvas for storage to prevent creasing and cracking
- clean fabric with mild household detergent
- lubricate snaps and zippers with E-Z Snap every 3 months
- apply Apseal or Uniseal to stop leaks in seam holes, and water based repellents like Scotchguard on fabric
- store and secure canvas before trailering
- dry all canvas before storing to prevent mildew
- secure the folded top when in the stored position to prevent damage or loss of canvas
Dockside Power
Do not
- leave boat unattended for an extended period of time with power cable connected
Do
- read operating instructions in owner's manual
Do
- open seacock to operate system
- turn on "wash down" switch to activate pump
Fuel System
Do not
- mix ethanol blended fuel with regular fuel
Do
- periodically rinse top of tank and tank compartment with fresh water
- annually conduct a detailed inspection of all fuel system components
- check access plates on fuel tank hatches for water leaks; replace o-rings (GW part #30-005) as needed
- replace 10-micron fuel/water filter annually
- keep tanks full during long-term storage
- add fuel additives to fuel that will not be used for 60-90 days
Batteries
Do not
- disconnect the battery or turn battery select switch off when the engine is running
Do
- replace GW installed batteries with same brand and type as needed
- apply light grease to battery terminals after cleaning to prevent corrosion
Helm Chairs
Do not
- use abrasive cleaners or solvent based cleaners on upholstery or chair
- wax plastic components of chair (direct sunlight may cause yellowing)
- use acetone, toluene, gasoline or other solvents to clean plastic chair components
Do
- clean chair body with household cleaning products or soap and water
- use soap and water with a soft brush to remove upholstery stains
Heads
Do not
- leave waste in holding tank for long periods of time
Do
- operate head at least once a month
- open seacock before operating head
- read owner's manual on your specific head operating system
Fresh Water System
Do not
- leave water in pumps, lines, filters or tank during cold weather
Do
- Flush all fresh water systems with a 10% bleach water solution twice a year
- Add lemon juice to system periodically to keep things fresh smelling
- bleed or drain water lines during cold weather
Generator
Do not
- leave the generator seacock open when the generator is off
Do
- add diesel fuel additives to prevent fuel contamination
- run ventilation blower at least 4 minutes prior to starting generator
- close the generator seacock immediately after shutdown
- check all filters regularly
- schedule all regular maintenance as described in the manufacturer's operation manual
- leave sound box open during long-term storage and spray motor with anti-corrosive product
Anchor Windlass
Do not
- place fingers near the operating windlass
Do
- cleat anchor line before setting anchor
- cleat anchor when pulling anchor free from the bottom
- motor towards anchor when retrieving the line
- occasionally soak rope in fresh water to remove salt and maintain pliability
Freezer Boxes
Do
- read operating instructions before setting the temperature
- open intake seacock before use
- turn on the cockpit cooler switch on the AC panel to operate control panel
Trailering
Do not
- rely on the motor tilt lever to support your engine; always secure with a towing support bar
Do
- remove canvas and store deck cushions before trailering
- keep wheel bearings greased
- tongue weight on hitch should be 5-10% of the total weight of boat, motor and trailer package
Bow Thruster
Do not
- engage the joystick control for long periods of time; use short intervals to turn boat
- operate thruster out of water
Do
- be aware of the emergency shut-off switch location
Trim Tabs
Do
- utilize trim tabs to correct port or starboard running lists
- utilize trim tabs to regulate the attitude of the boat while moving to create a smoother ride
- check the trim tab pump's hydraulic fluid level on a seasonal basis
Battery Select Switch
Do not
- select "both" or "1+2" except in emergency situations when neither battery starts the motor
Do
- return switch to position "1" or "2" if the "both" or "1+2" position was needed to start motor
- alternate between battery "1" and battery "2" positions in normal use on single engine boats
Air Conditioner
Do not
- leave seacock open when removing the boat from water
Do
- turn on shower sump pump to remove condensation
- turn on switch on AC/DC panel to activate the unit's control pad
- leave seacock open for winter storage only if stored out of water
- close seacock and shut down unit while docking or when operating in shallow water
- generator or dockside AC current power must be in use to operate air conditioner
Livewell
Do not
- leave water in system during winter storage
Do
- open the livewell seacock before turning on pump
- close seacock when system is not in use and boat is in motion or well will fill with water
- activate system by turning on the pump switch at the switch panel
Sirius Satellite Radio
Do
- contact Sirius by phone at 1-888-539-Sirius to activate the system
- review tuner owner's manual prior to contacting Sirius for set up information
Stereo
Do
- plug iPod or MP3 player into aux input before turning on stereo
- be aware of reset button on stereo if problem occurs
- refer to the owner's operation manual for specific instructions on using stereo
Hot Water Heater
Do not
- turn on water heater unless it is filled with water to prevent heating element failure
Do
- turn on water heater switch on accessory switch to activate the heater
- start generator or connect to dockside power in order to operate this feature
Cockpit Shower
Do
- turn on the "water pressure" switch to activate water pump
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