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Yes. I intend to purchase new. I've been looking at used and remanufactured. And, if I find anything that seems great...I may do that. But, I need to re-rig the boat and prefer to purchase a new motor from a dealer who can install it and set everything up correctly.

I looked for poly as well. I think you'll be fine with AL. I figured since my boat is from 1983 and had the original tank, the new AL one would last a long time. I don't intend to store in the water and I used 5200 sealant to mount neoprene pads to the bottom and keep the tank from having...

Thanks Dennis. I know a lot of the boats have Yamahas on them. I am searching the outboard forums as well. Just figured I would try here as well. When you go into other forums and mention GW...they say...have you posted on Great Grady? LOL! I anyone has anything else to add for...

Thanks. Still looking at opinions and experiences with the Verado.

Hello All. Still restoring my 1984 seafarer. I have begun to enclose the transom (making like a 228 vs cutout 226) with coosa and 1708 mat. Using the West System epoxy and it's turning out well. In the meantime, I am continuing to investigate repower options. Originally, I was set on a...

You are right...one size doesn't fit all. I recently acquired a 1983 seafarer 226. I'm doing a restoration and looking into a new motor. Can you tell me what mpg's you're seeing and the top end? I am converting to a full height transom and adding a bracket with floatation... Thanks!

You may want to contact Patriot Marine in NJ. They just built me a beautiful tank. Fits perfectly. He makes replacement grady tanks.

Thanks Guys. I do have a hard top with electronics locker. So, I'll have to assess the size of units. I do appreciate the feedback and guidance. If anyone has more...keep it rolling!

Hey all. As I am restoring my 1983 seafarer, I am looking at electronics package. Prefer to have good fish finder/GPS combo. I fish Lake Erie, and will likely trailer to Ontario and the Atlantic Ocean (Murrel's Inlet, SC). I'd like something that can accept NEMA 2000 and be somewhat future...

Project is slow...and sometimes steady. :) Working gets in the way, but pays the bills! Next step is to build the fuel tank area and supports and get it installed and connected. Then, the transom will come. I am curious where you got your bracket?

Looks like you have a project! I am knee deep in mine. If you dove into the tank area..you might want to yank it out. Mine looked ok from the top but had pitting and wear on the bottom. I bought new one. I'm redoing a lot on this boat.... Checkout my progress for some ideas...

Hey all....trying to replace the starboard side live well/fishwell drain that is under the helmseat. This is for the 1983 seafarer 226. It's a small flange drain.... Thanks in advance. Yes...I did reach out to a dealer and they weren't optimistic about helping.... Shawn

Been picking away at this project when time permits. At the point of putting things back together. Here is a "phase 1" video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9LoXhTst9Y

Here is a video of my progress.... hope it helps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9LoXhTst9Y

Bought a nice 1983 seafarer and the transom is wet. I figured it would need replaced when I purchased it, so I am restoring (new fuel tanks, relocating it forward, redoing transom and closing it in and adding a bracket, re powering, etc.). I am doing the work myself. I've seen enough videos...

Picked up a 1983 seafarer for a great price and am re-doing the transom. Just finished stripping out the old wood and sanding everything. Coosa board is in house as well as a bunch of West System epoxy. I figure it will be a good project. The boat is a really nice boat and I read that...

Thanks. I was concerned about setback and the mounting plate location for the motor and "rise" as I move away from the transom. I have some details from Armstrong and A&J marine on mounting and some generic information. If someone out there had one of these brackets and wanted to make a print...

Hey all. I am looking to add a bracket to the transom of my boat. I want to mount a 250 yamaha or honda. I am curious if anyone has dimensions on their bracket for this boat? I got a price from a couple places and want to investigate having one made locally for comparison. I am sure I'd...

New Fuel Tank arrived!!

Thanks. I have the ETEC on my list. I just feel like the 4 stroke will be quieter, although the YouTube videos of the ETECs are intriguing. I'd like to go new with a warranty. I wonder what a new ETEC G2 costs? Do you have pictures of the bracket you installed? Did you have is custom made...