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Glaicerbaze is right. Explaining the handling characteristics and trim/tab use is best done in person by a Qualified Instructor rather than relying on the printed word.

Couple more things: 1.) I do agree that there nothing wrong with a 250-powered rig that costs considerably less than a higher HP option. Boating is Boating; All should have the chance to enjoy it. 2.) My "Opinion" is only part of my stance that 250's are underpowered on a 330. Irrespective of...

'Stang: This site is for people to gain knowledge and give/get opinions, thereby helping people make informed decisions about Gradys. You are a contributor to the site and are trying to help people, so I am not going to argue with you. I think 250's are underpowered on a 330. I said why above...

I agree with phishead: I have been on 2 different 330's with 250's and TO ME, they're underpowered. Both had to spin the mils at 4800 to cruise at 30-31MPH and got 1.0 or 1.1 MPG with 2-3 passengers and 1/2 fuel. Numbers on a Grady website are information to help make an informed buying...

KY is correct on Endurance Tires. 4-5 years on my Son's (my old) 232 Gulfstream tandem rig and zero problems. I'll replace with Endurance when the time comes. Great product.

Look at that calm sea state! How often do you luck out with that?

My son's (my old) 232 Gulfstream rides on Endurance. 80 PSI, and no problems.

Luck: Interesting...In all my discussions with you regarding tabs, I didn't give any thought to them being too small. I have always used the tabs Grady provided on my Seafarer, Gulfstream, and current Marlin. But OK. Glad you turned the Page into a better chapter. Be careful with the bigger...

Seasick has a point; Downsizing may be better on paper than reality. Smaller boats get crowded fast even with two-three passengers & gear. A 1-2 ft chop created by wind against a river current will make for a lousy ride. Not discouraging you, but it wouldn't be a bad move to set up a test ride...

200's are better than 150's for the 232. I had one for 10 years with F200 V6's and consistently got 2.0 to 2.1 MPG with bottom paint. I cruised at 30-34 MPH and had plenty of power when she was loaded with friends. The new 200 I-4's will likely not have the low range torque for planing and...

Fish is correct. Tilt all the way up, get the water started, and you'll see a small stream coming out of the prop hub and the side vents on the lower unit. Keeping the engine in the "down" position in salt water won't let the freshwater flow thru the lower unit. Make sure it's peeing out the...

gw204: Are you getting out of boating, or just cleaning house?

This... It's water pressure that makes engines pee on the hose/flush attachment. I have hooked up many a hose that doesn't have enough pressure to make it pee, but in the water, it does. Agree with others, check t-stats, impellers, etc.

A hoist or lift or trailer is your best options. I am in Northern Lake Michigan, and my 30 ft Grady gets a scum coating in 4 days. Clean freshwater or not, Your boat will have growth within a week, and cleaning it is a pain. Hoist it out if you can.

Repeat post here, but I agree with HMB and Legend; If my Fischer-Panda Deep-Sixed tomorrow, I'd buy another the next day. We run the water heater, A/C, Admiral cooks on the stove, the microwave is going...I wouldn't be without my Fischer-Panda.

Pfu: This makes me upset to a certain degree. Many dealers sell an inadequate trailer with their boat to entice a sale with an attractive price point. There is zero thought given to the problems the new owner will have in the future in the form of premature bearing failure, uneven tire wear as...

My 2007 232 GUlfstream with twin 200's weighed 10,100lbs including trailer. I had a tandem rig with 7K axles and electric brakes. The boat belongs to my son nowadays and I trailer it to Michigan in the summer from Indiana and one trip a year to the Keys. Please overbuild your trailer. the...

Two quick points: 1.) I have a Marlin with 2018 350's, series #C. I would buy another pair tomorrow. Best engines I have ever run. 2.) Even if one 350 would get a Marlin over the top, I wouldn't do it. It would put too much strain on the engine. If it happened to me, and I was offshore, I...

What happened to the Cat Hull? Thought that was the way you were going?

RE: Exhaust Corrosion: I had it in my 2006 F200's on my Gulfstream. An '06 250 can definitely have it. As others have said, have it checked out thoroughly before buying.