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Sounds like the bracket and or bilge is full of water. A 2019 228 has a bigger bracket that pre 2012 models as well so more flotation. The fuel tank is far forward ( only one tank ) with the water tank further back but no where near the end of the deck cover .

I used Brent to survey my Seafarer last December, he was very thorough and reasonably priced . I would recommend him. I'm on my second Seafarer 228G and I use it for offshore fishing off Sydney in the pacific often well past the continental self she is very good offshore as far as I'm concerned...

In my opinion that motor wasn't flashed, if it was it wouldn't be with ear muffs, maybe the previous owner was flashing some times in the flashing port and for short time. I would go as far as to say the previous owner didn't take good care, probably never rinsed the tanks or the bilge thats why...

I would use hot dipped galvanized hubs and USA or Japanese made ( not Chinese) bearings. If you stubs are not fitted with S/S sleeves install them as well , I use SKF speedie sleeve they are very cheap and the seals always run on clean surface so they don't let water in. I use Bearing Buddies (...

Yes you can , stainless steel especially for boat trailers . I have them in my trailer, they don't rust , brakes work very well but rotors wear much quicker due to softer metal. I use Kodiak S/S rotors , calipers and brackets, about 3 times the price but will last at least 3 times the mild steel .

Following sea trim up as much as possible without the props getting air, never put tabs down on following sea, if you lean tell your deckie to move to other side. I have a Seafarer 228 ( my second) but they are all similar , they all have variable deadrise, very sharp at the front so they cut...

Sean, Good to hear you finally got her in the drink. It is quite easy to lift the guards up so the tyres don't hit them as long as the boat sits high enough so the boat doesn't hit the guards. If not high enough you can lift the bunks a little. I like my boat to sit as low as possible for...

Livewells on early models (like yours) are lighter than late models, the lip on yours is very thin, I assume you got the lid off then take all the screws located on the top of the lip. The tank will lift slightly but the inlet and outlet hoses will stop it from coming all the way . I find it...

For my liking where I use my boat and the loads I put in it , I prefer the 250 over a 4 cylinder 200. Both my boats had 250 hp when I bought them. My old boat I re-powered immediately after I got her here ( that was the plan) She had the old bracket with the F/G step , they didn't change to...

The boats you mentioned are not in the same class as GW, Boston whalers are close competitor to GW. I'm on my second 228 because I can't find another boat that suits me better, the only downside, expensive. The front square looking window you are talking about changed in 1998 same with the side...

Well that depends on what kind of ton we are talking about ,in US of A a ton should be 2000 lb but a metric ton as used in most of the world is 1000 kg, about 2204 lb. My seafarer 228 g weighs about 3100 kg ( 6800 lb) on an aluminum trailer . I very much doubt a Journey would only be 5500 lb...

I use it on my boat, I re-apply every now and then , works great. I never use my wipers .

I have a 228 and I take it offshore in the pacific up to 40 miles from Sydney heads, of course I choose my days. I find she handles the sea fine, heading out can be rough depending on the weather. I like the seafarer as it is legal width here for towing an easy to tow long distances up and down...

I remove them as soon as I get to the boat ramp, much easier to drive on the trailer too.

They are an add on and removable so he wouldn't care about it for rego purposes. The max width of the load can't be more than 2.5mtrs , if it is you need a wide load permit . I have them on my trailer , I leave them on when I go to the closest boat ramp but I take them off when traveling any...

Sean, in Au the guides will put you over the max width (2.5 mtrs) , then you need wide load . You should be able to access the levers to open and shut the seacocks under the jump seats . If you need to service the valves you have to take the livewell tank off.

Well you asked for "photos whatever the heck you have been catching " so I put some up there are a hell of a lot more where these came from. We don't kill marlin, we tag and release to fight another day, this 500 lb blue died after 3.5 hour fight on 50 lb line. I have a fishing boat and I use...