Recent content by sturgstev

I go to the pacific off northern Ca past the Golden Gate Bridge and pick the days. Always make sure there are no southerly winds for the afternoon forcasted. Also head offshore with the tide going out and visa versa comming in. Have never had an incident but mother nature can change what is...

Who needs to really go that fast. i have a 250 Suzuki on my 228 (painted bottom) and with a full tank was going 25mph at 4,500 RPM - that was in flat conditions in the bay here is San Francisco. That was a very confortable speed and the meter said the fuel use was 2.0 miles per gallon.

I bought a used 228 about ten years ago in July and the boat dealer arranged for shipping and all went well from NY to Northern Ca. They drove a pick-up to make the drive. Took them less than a week to make it across and it cost about $ 4,000. steve

Group. Thanks everyone for their responses. looked at sail rite and affordable cushions. This am I removed the bolster and had no issues and then washed and cleaned the boat area. I think doing anything except for a Seadek will be a chalange for me. Will explore a professional to do this...

One of the bolsters has worn out after twenty years in the elements. The dimensions are 72" x 6" x2.25" Saw there are three holes drilled under the foam and two phillips screws at the base. Searched the internet and could only find - 48"x 6.75" x 2.25" - as the longest under Wise. I know...

Timcam from Northern California Send me an email at steve@fcccpas.com so we may continue your query. steve

I live in Ca and have a bunch of cushions that are stored in my basement and some may be what you need. steve

Iv'e been buying there for years and never seen to get any credit for any points accumulated. I've given up for getting any freebies there.

Don't fret about the age thing. I am way older than you and i am able to handle my 228 just fine. You have a long time to go before you get relieved from being skipper. steve

You should watch a bunch of videos on youtube for the GW215 - Some show boat features and others show action on the water. They are fun to watch and and you will learn a lot. steve

Was was a part owner of a 20' boat - Cobia in the late 1960's that cost $ 1,500 - then in 1986 bought a "NEW" - Glastron v-216 for about $18,000 - after using that boat until 2014 realized it made no sense for an upgrade to a Grady White to buy new - was able to purchase a 2004 228 and have no...

No can do - depth went out at 15MPH. Could not read the lable at the plug to figure out what transducer it is - wil lkeep at that. I plan to monitor the meter and when the engine is serviced next year I will purchase a transducer and have it installed to see what happens. As Gilda - said - its...

thanks - thats what I ment to say. heading out to Uncle Salty now. steve

I am going to look at the transducer cable to the unit to see it it shows the code for the transducer that was installed. steve

The transducer was replaced (it broke off then) in December 2021 and on the way back from the mechanic to my marina I took a picture with my iphone which i still have that showed a reading at 150 feet. I recall that this depth lasted just a little while and then returned to the same problem. I...