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Family affair is right. It is all green board since 98, but glassed over before building the transom.

So.... When making my purchase of the 2001 Seafarer I made several call so to Grady white Corporate customer service. They were super good to deal with. I asked that same question and I was told that 1998 was the year the conversion started

Toms River , however boat will for at least the time being be slipped in Keyport NJ

So.... after about 5 month, I took the plunge on my first Grady after owning 3 Mako’s. I’m looking forward to my new boating experience. I know darn near everywhere to find old Mako parts, but need some help finding older Grady parts. In particular looking for the arm rest replacements, and...

Seasick, you’re correct. 1.86 is the beta ratio on the 200 HPDI. After an actual calculation, I came up with 77.58 efficiency. My actual top end was 37.8 mph at 5400 RPM. I think I am now satisfied that the motor is good. It’s probably that the prop needs reconditioning to bring it all into line

What prop size are you guys running? I keep seeing that you guys hit 40 plus. I was happy with the 5400 rpm, and that with two adult men. Was also satisfied with 38mph, but’s it’s not what you were getting.

Doc, with those new numbers, are you in agreement that it’s worth moving forward with purchase ?

Much better performance today. Replaced all the plugs. Number 5 plug was bad. Roled up the front curtains, cleaned trim tabs and prop. At WOT, got 5400 RPM and 37.8 mph, which works out to 79.4 % prop efficiency. Much much better than the 70% efficiency I was getting. I’m going to have the prop...

Taking the boat out again tomorrow. Hull was tested with below 10% moisture in the hull anywhere. Compresion test done with 112-115 across. Motor is mounted at #2 hole as suggested by Grady White. The prop is correct. 13 3/4 x17 . Yes the boat does have a hardtop with a full enclosure. The prop...

I’ve owner 4 prior boats and know how to trim a boat.

Yeah. Somethings not right. At 5100 I only got 31. The current owner states the he never got more than 32 mph. I called Grady white. They sent me an email showing the 2001 226 with 01 200 HPDI to be 29.7 at 4000 RPM without the hardtop. It is the right prop. 13 3/4 x17.

I trimmed the motor all the way down and then brought it back a few clicks, and then trimmed the tabs as much as I could before the boat got too high

Hey guys I am buying a 2001 seafarer 226 paired with a 2001 Yamaha 200 HPDI . I am concerned about wot and rpms. It will max at 5200 ( which technically is ok) and a wot of 32 MPH. It does have a stainless steel prop, but the size is not stamped on the prop. I would think that I should get...

Load Rite or 5 Starr trailer are great. DONT go used. Not worth the headache. Get the 5800# .

Dennis, thank you. Blanket statements about bottom paint are not necessarily true. I just walked away from a 244 explorer that has no bottom paint and was lift kept its whole life. The moisture meter pegged at over 32 perfect when surveyed. This boat is barely registering at 8% and slip kept 3...

So, I love both features. Question is , which is more beneficial? I’m hearing that the bracket greatly improves the ride. Not sure because I’ve never been on a boat with a bracket. So if you had to choose between the two, which would it be? Hard top or bracket?

Hello guys. I’m new to Grady White. Glad to be a member. I am buying a grady seafarer. Either a 98 with Bimini and full enclosure with 98 Yamaha 0x66 225 with bracket and closed transom, or 2001 with full enclosure and hardtop with 2001 200 hp HPDI no bracket. Big decision, which is more...