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    1986 Grew 237 Restoration - PICS and advice needed

    Hi all, Well, with some inspiration from this forum (friscoboater, 25thmustang, etc.) I've decided to do some restorative work on my first boat, a 1986 Grew 237 cuddy cruiser. I've only owned the boat for one season, but we've already enjoyed her immensely! The boat appears to be in great...
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    Mercruiser Alpha One outdrive - winter storage and removal?

    Hi all, New to boating, still learning the ropes. This forum has been fantastic for advice and knowledge. I've had my boat winterized and shrink-wrapped by a local marina. Outdrive is in the upright position. No way to get into boat, batteries are removed. I've pulled my prop, which needs...
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    Light truck tires ok for trailer? Specs in thread.

    Hi all, New to boating this season, forum has been great helping with my boat. Just bought a used, old but sturdy tandem Calkins roller trailer. 24', 7080 lbs rating. I've been doing some work on it and it towed my boat home today, performed well. The tires however, have served their duty...
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    Boat, prop or engine issue? 24' cuddy loses traction at high speed 5.7 merc a1

    Hi, Not sure if this is the correct forum, apologies if not but I don't now if this is a boat, engine or prop issue. My 24' cuddy runs perfectly. 5.7 merc 260 alpha one. Engine starts and runs smoothly. Cruising speed I see around 25 knots at about 3800 rpm. Pushing to 4000 rpm I see about...
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    Re-upholster seats or replace?

    Hi, Enjoying my new (to me) cruiser. First boat, learning a lot, this forum has been great. The interior seats have done their duty and need attention. Some new wood bases for the platform seats, which I can do, but they all need new vinyl. Two double back to back seats and a long rear...
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    New boater - cruising speed question - 1986 24' cuddy w Mercruiser 260

    Hi all, I'm new to boats and boating, I've been enjoying my new (to me) boat, bought recently. She's a 24' cuddy cruiser, 1986, with a 260 Mercruiser I/O (4 b carb, thunderbolt ignition, 1000 hours), see pic. Runs great, engine always starts first time, idles well, runs smoothly at speed...
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    My first boat!

    Hi all! I'm a very excited first time boat owner...just purchased a 1986 Grew 237 cuddy cruiser, with a 5.7L Mercruiser 260. She's 23'7" and runs beautifully. I've driven boats before but this is the first time I've owned one. I know I have tons to learn, but I'm like a kid at Christmas...
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