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    228 Hard Top Visor + Side-Curtains + Aft-Drop-Curtain

    I was considering A&J, but I'm in Ca. and I'm not crazy about having a new set of curtains made that are not fitted to my boat?? So I just took my old curtains to a local upholstery shop that was recommended to me by members of my fishing club. He's not using stratus glass but hes using 40mm...
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    My 228 arrived

    Well after getting the first good night sleep for a couple weeks I decided not to test her out today. I'm going to do more due diligent's and check it out a bit more first. I've gotta go down and register it. I need to pick up some fenders and make sure it has all the coast guard required...
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    My 228 arrived

    I did, I ran it and checked that all pumps turn on.
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    My 228 arrived

    Yeah it's been a few years since I've had a boat up there. I ran the motor awhile ago and all seems good. It shifts fine, the crankcase is new. Also I'm going to replace all the wheel bearings and seals. My transporter had a wheel bearing go out in Nebraska last Friday evening. The seller had a...
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    My 228 arrived

    Gear case is brand new (about 60 hours ago) But I plan on giving it a oil change.
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    My 228 arrived

    I will before I start fishing in the ocean, but I have a big lake 20 minutes away so I'm wanting to test it out. So far I love what I'm seeing it looks so much better in person.
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    My 228 arrived

    I bought a 1999 228 in North Carolina and had it shipped to me in California and it got here a couple hours ago. It's been interesting to say the least. The last few months I've asked for a lot of advice here and lot's of you really helped me with this purchase. I really want to thank...
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    new strataglass (A & J Canvas)

    John, Did you use this Co.? Shipper picked up my 228 last night in NC, I'm going to be doing a full replacement and I just came across this old post. Mel
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    When to have a Survey

    I just spent $425 for a survey and a sea trial for 21 year old 228. Money well spent. Doesn't seem like much to me.
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    Auto pilots

    If you have a single main outboard can an AP control it as well as a kicker motor? Or does it only control the main engine and the kicker is connected to the main with an ezstear??
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    '93 Seafarer

    I live on the west coast also. I communicated with the owner of the boat your talking about. It does appear to be very clean. I'm looking everyday also. I also see a lot of cheaper Seafarers on the east coast. (Although not by half) If he doesn't sell it after the shelter in place order is...
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    Adding a hardtop

    More than I want to get involved with, Thanks
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    Adding a hardtop

    I agree I saw a old post, a guy was trying to buy a used hardtop and it got me curious.
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    Adding a hardtop

    Good Websites, Thank you
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    Adding a hardtop

    Looking at grady 228 and 232 for sale. Is it feasible to add a hardtop to one of these models? I relize it wouldn't be cheap. Would a person have find a used hardtop or is it something that can still be bought new?
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    Questions Please

    Very nice! It really looks good. Could you give me a ballpark of the price to have one made. Thank you
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    Questions Please

    Lee, Thanks for your input. Yes I would be comfortable replacing the tanks myself. Yes I also understand about throwing more $$ at a 20 year old trailer. I'm searching everyday for a 228 Seafarer to come up for sale in my state. I really want to see if the fishing area is roomy enough for my...
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    Questions Please

    So yesterday I was able to set foot on a Gulfstream. I was fortunate enough to connect up with a guy only 1 1/2 hours from my house. It's a 2000 with a pair of 150 HP saltwater series fuel injected 2 strokes. He's owned it since 2002, he has no idea of the hours on the engines (never had a hour...
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    Questions Please

    Great information thank you, Do you know how wide your trailer is? I want to check on the law in Ca. but the beam width doesn't tell me the OVAW. I guess the total weight is higher than I thought. I do have a truck big enough to pull it legally and I have a commercial license. I just retired and...