Launched my Grady Seafarer yesterday for the first time in almost two years. I just completed a complete rebuild from bow to stern, and everything in between.
Shortly after purchasing I found that transom core was deteriorated to a point of being unsafe. Decided to tackle rebuilding it on my own. It had a single 200 Johnson on it, and I figured it would be a good time to go with twins. Found an excellant deal on a pair of very low hour 2002 Tohatsu 115s with all accessories. While researching Tohatsus, found out that the 115s are made by "detuning" 140s. What they do is retard timing two degrees, and place a throttle stop on number one carb. After speaking with Tohatsu mechanic, I brought timing back to 140 specs, and removed carb stop on carbs. Instant 140s!
All in all, it was quite an job replacing everything, including all wiring, electronics, engines, transom, cockpit floor covers, controls, steering, and on and on. There were many times I wondered why I was even doing this, instead of just purchasing a better boat. Now that it is complete, and I took it out on for the first time in a few years, I could not be happier, and glad I took it on. See you out there. Mike