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I like the trimming the engine up idea, it does feel like it settles, so more bow up might be a thing. Thanks!

I'm still learning (though not a n00b any more, around 65 trips in the last 14 months). I leave the winch strap on while backing down the ramp, even though I, like you, have found that the carpet will hold the boat, I just want that habit for that one time I'm at a strange ramp and it is...

I've never been in anything other than my 228 and 271 center console. Everyone raves about the sailfish.

Luis and I have talked in the past, you might remember my winch post was messed up, he straightened that all out. Stand up dude.

That is exactly what I want. It will keep the boat off the fenders when the current surges. Thanks for the pics!

I have a bunk trailer.

That's a lovely boat, and agreed, need one more ball shaped fender up front. Congrats on your boat, you are in for a month or so of sorting things and then it will just be non-stop fun!

I hope you're right, PointedRose, the 228 really is a great boat if you want to trailer it all over the place. And while it is true, I have some desire for a bigger boat with a nicer ride, the 228 is great if you pick your days and it will get you home if you picked wrong. I looked at a 232...

I've taken to driving my 228 onto the trailer and I'd like some guides. Perhaps something like this? https://www.amazon.com/CE-Smith-Replacement-Accessories-Sailboat/dp/B001445EUW/ Has anyone added those to your trailer, and if so, do you like them? If you like them, make/model please?

I recently got taken out in a 27 foot Grady. I absolutely adore my 228 and never thought I'd want to upgrade. I want to upgrade. Bigger is better, if I can get a slip in Santa Cruz, Marlin it is. The ride is so much better, my ocean sucks, having a big boat that doesn't care would be...

I'm a 228 WAC owner, I love it. I didn't like the looks at first but the first cold day out in Northern California, I was sold. Such a great boat. I talked to Gwen at Grady when they killed the 228 and she said they just didn't sell that many. Which is weird, there are a ton of them out of...

I thought you were getting better, did it get worse? Best of luck to you, get well.

Yeah I saw that _after_ I bought it. So far, it's held up like a champ, I really like it. It's my 3rd or 4th boat brush, everything before was way too soft.

Well I'm doing 5200 because that's what I have coming. I have the rod holder, wow, it's awesome and the back forth I did with Glen worked. I was afraid I was going to have to move the spreader lights but we talked it through and I think it all works, spreaders, the radio under the hard top, the...

Why did you upgrade the raw water pump? Whatever they put in the 2020 228 takes a bit to spin up when it hasn't been used for a while but then it is good to go for the rest of the trip.

Now you got me worried but I've been using that West Marine brush on the hull and the deck and I've seen no problems. Is it possible that West Marine labeled it "coarse" but it isn't as coarse as the ones that caused problems for you? For hard spots, there are little white sponges, sometimes...

Your 216 is not the same boat as my 228, but I was told that the rear cup holders and the under gunnel rod holders on my boat drain to the bilge. I leave my plug out and my boat is stored on a slope so I have no idea how much water could come in, I wouldn't expect a lot but you had quite a dumping.

Working in those spaces is not for the faint of heart. I installed a battery tender and a circuit breaker in there, not a lot of space. I can take pics of mine if that helps.

Grady wanted me to mount the kicker on the port side, I did not because the batteries, both of them, are there. I mounted on starboard as well and it balances out just fine.

Just seeing this (I think, I feel like I've said this already), not sure how the 1999 228s were built, my 2020 drains to the outside for everything except under gunnel rod holders and the cup holders in the rear. Yes, even with just two people at the back, you get water coming in through the...