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I'm getting to the end of the structural part of my transom rebuild on my 24 offshore ( open transom ). Original transom core was 2 pieces of 3/4" ply and an additional 1/2" piece of ply and about 1/4" glass inside and out. I rebuilt the transom using 3 pieces of 3/4" merante marine ply, west...

I will probably end up doing the same. Rather over do it then have it not be strong enough. How did you go about properly supporting the hull when you starting cutting apart? Boats currently on a roller trailer, I was going to put some blocks in the center most aft portion of the boat and two...

When you cut back your stringers back were they wet or rotted? Mine appear to be pretty wet i drilled some small holes into the tops and sides of them and im pulling out some wet core. Some spots worse then other wont know until i asctuallynstart cutting. If yours were wet how did you end up...

Cost is definitely a concern since I’ll be purchasing a new motor on the spring. Ive considered going with coosa and I know that’s probably the right way to do it, but I don’t plan on keeping this boat for 30 years. Will probably go with a more affordable high quality marine ply. I’ve always...

I have a 1988 24 offshore with the standard notched transom. Sold my motor and repowering with a 300 yamaha but im going to rebuild the transom first and possibly change the layout. Looking for pros and cons to each option. - Keep current transom height (25") but close in the sides about 6-8"s...

Im going to research closing it in again because youre right, if im going to recore the transom why not do it the way i REALLY would like it and close it up. Dennis are you running a 25" or 30" motor? Do you have any pictures you could send me of your bracket and motor setup? 631 836 2312 send...

Dennis, I definitely have considered closing the whole transom in and running a bracket. I would prefer this setup however I think it’s a lot of time and money to invest into the boat and to possibly not have it perform right would be very frustrating. I know the cutout works and nothing...

Well trying to decide whether to keep the boat, go bigger, or repower i finally sold my motor and decided to repower. Going with a new yamaha either 250 or 300. From what i recall my grady is rated for 280 or 300. I was more than happy with how my 225 etec performed, wondering if the 250 yamaha...

Decided to put my 24 up for sale and go bigger. Looking at these two models specifically mid to late 90s given my price range. I like the thought of being able to trailer the islander easily. Would love to take it out to Montauk a few times a year. Also like that you can get away with lower hp...

Tuna man thank you for the post, exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately the boat was bought this morning before I was able to see it after work. Wasn’t meant to be I guess. I will continue to run my 24 for now and see if any other deals pop up. I wonder how my offshore would handle an...

I’ve been thinking about selling my 24 offshore for a boat setup the way I really want. Closed transom with twin engines on some type of bracket. Found a local 89 23 gulfstream with this setup. It’s got the closed transom, hardtop, and twin setup on Gil bracket. Original Yamaha’s one being no...

Still can’t seem to make my mind up on repowering my 24 offshore or selling and jumping into a 23 gulfstream or 25 sailfish. I really like that these two come setup with a closed transom and bracket setup from the factory. Does anyone have an electric head on their older gulfstream? I like that...

Thanks for the reply. I love the Islander model and considered it, however there isn’t much more if any at all fishing room than my 24. The sailfish is a nice jump for sure, however it’s hard to get rid of a boat that you’ve put so much sweat equity into in order to get it the way you want. I...

I have the opportunity to move up to a 1996 27 sailfish for under 10k. It would be a nice jump from my 24 offshore. It’s powered by a pair of Yamaha 200 Saltwater series 2 motors with one being seized up. Canvas needs work and upholstery is shot as well. Needless to say the boat needs to be...

I guess what I’m thinking of is basically how the newer versions of the offshore were (240 explorer) except I don’t want any folding splash board. Still trying to come up with ideas though.

It’s an 88 offshore with the standard open transom

Hey guys I’m planning on redoing my transom when it’s repower time. Would love to close it up and put a bracket but I’m afraid of screwing up the boats performance after all that work plus the additional cost of a bracket as well. I love the boat as is and in the very least would close in the...

Hoping to rebuild/repower my 24 grady this winter. I know the transom is wet so before I put a new motor on it I’m planning on rebuilding it. That being said, I have a few options I’d love to hear everyone’s opinions on. Should I: A: keep transom design the same but close in the two sides more...

Unrelated to your question but which f250 did you power your 24 with? The older 3.3 or newer 4.2? Only asking because I own an 88 offshore and was tossing around the idea of repowering with a 4.2 250 or 300. Have any pics you could message me with of how it sits in the water? Thanks and good...

Im in a similar situation as you. I want to go with either 3.4 merc or 4.2 yamaha on my 24' Grady to replace my 225 Etec. I work for a Mercury/Yamaha dealer and haven't had one issue with any of the 4.2 yamahas we service in our yard. Have yet to see or work on the new 3.4 Mercs, however I...