Recent content by sturgstev

When I bought the 2004 228 in NY my nephew who is a six-pack fisherman there went to the marina and checked out the boat - no survey and negotiated the purchase with the marina owner as he knew him and after ten years all is ok. Count me as lucky and i'm sure there are issues that I dont know...

I bought a ten year old 228 twelve years ago from Port of Egypt. Trailered out by a shipper to California. The only hassle was dealing with the Ca DMV until a lady there said she knew how to get the transfer completed. Still have the 228 - Great boat, steve

Thanks all steve

My 2004 228 out on the water realized the bilge would not stop running with no water in there. Back to the slip and finally disconnected the batteries and that stopped it from running. The switch on the panel would not stop it from running. This am used the hose at full power and was able to...

Massey I have the same 228 as u - 2004 and am now 78. Fully understand the age issue. Got to go past the Golden Gate a couple of months ago in search of salmon and was glad I could handle her. Looking for one of the young ones in my family to take over for me in a few years and take me out...

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