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I have the 232 with twin 200's and I think it's the perfect setup. Great dockside handling. When I screw up, it's because of my lack of skill as opposed to lack of maneuverability on the part of the rig. I have never been aboard one with a single, so I can't make an informed comparison. There...

I always cringe a little when I read these posts. Certainly no disrespect to living overseas, but marginally powering a boat does not result in better fuel economy as the lower HP engine works harder to operate the boat at planing speeds. Plus, sawing thru heavy seas will make it worse. Get an...

Hey grady23.. The torque thing may be a problem. I had not thought of that. As we said, best get it from the experts before that kind of money and installation time is spent.

I have an '07 with twin 200 4-strokes that I ordered from the factory. They have to be heavier than a 350 and the twins are a perfect match for my 232. My scuppers are mostly submerged an it doesn't matter in the least. The boat drains fine and has for the 3+ years I've had it. I would go with...

Ding Ding.. We have a winner here, folks. Pez Vela has described it perfectly...

Thanks; Sent you a reply. For whatever reason, I can reply to a PM but can't initially send one. I'm sure I'm too computer-challenged. Smoky; If you read this, send me a PM.

Smoky. I tried to send you a private message and it wouldn't let me. Could you send ME one so I can reply to it? Parthery..Could you do the same? Thanks... Have a question...

Awesome! So happy that your boat was undamaged.That's just amazing. I can imagine how relieved you must be. BobP has a good thought. If your boat sits in your yard most of the time, dig a hole and pour the concrete anchor he suggested. Enjoy the Holidays.. I'll bet you can now.

Whooops.. Just re-read your situation with the winch and the bow pulpit and realized your problem was winching it on, not floating it off. Sounds like you have it covered anyway.

If a boat, Grady or otherwise, gets you out and back safely in 3-5's,4-7's; close packed or residual groundswell-- whatever; then to me it qualifies as a bluewater boat. I can't imagine any boat being pass-the-pretzels comfortable in seas of that size. If the boat is seaworthy and safe, as...

Hi Parth.. From your post, I read that you are in control of the trailer size and setup. There are many who trust the selling dealer to provide an adequate trailer and in many,maybe most cases, they don't. If you have ever bought used, have you had to re-do or replace the existing trailer that...

I guess I could read about it, but it seems easier to just ask. Is the Collinite Paste Wax a "one-step" process or is it used in conjunction with other waxes? (Ex. Maguires 3-step process.) Also, is it a cleaner wax or a pure wax? My Gulfstream has no oxidization to remove, therefore I stay...

Thought it best to continue my rant,er,"discussion" here as opposed to tying up gillyzonkers Seafarer thread. If your winch setup is all the way forward, and the hull hangs off the bunks aft, than I'm inclined to believe your dealer put your Seafarer on a trailer in the yard that was already...

Smoky; 7500 is marginally alrite, I imagine. A foot of hull exposed plus the bracket seems like a lot to me, especially if the winch is all the way forward. The dealer and manufacturer are of course gonna say it's fine. THEY'RE not going to pay for the roadside assistance if you have a...

gillyzonker; To add to my above post. Depending on how much you trailer it, this might be helpful. My Seafarer had the GradyDrive/Bracket, as I mentioned and a bow pulpit. Back when I owned it, I had a mini-barn that was tight on room, so I measured it. Overall length from the prop to the...

Yep; That's the way it works. Every aspect of my Grady ownership experience has been positive. Whether it be calls to the plant/factory or communicating with my dealer, Twin Cities Marine, Two Rivers WI. In both cases neither company is ever too busy to make sure I'm always taken care of. There...

Hi Back.. great all-around, trailerable boat. Didn't know a 228 had a 9 ft. beam. In any case, a wider beam makes for a better, more stable,sure-footed ride. I have a Gulfstream 232 with a 9' 3" beam and it rides incredibly well. I have heard that the SeaV2 hulls were better than their...

'94 here. I owned one for 10 years when I had my '92 Seafarer. Great engine except for one BIG problem that it took forever to get fixed. Missed out at around 2800-3000 getting on step. After much head-scratching and several parts thrown at it it turned out to be a "throttle position sensor...

The scenarios mentioned above are all underway. There would be a whole new set of problems bringing the Trawler and the Grady in tow into a dock. You would have to tie the Grady alongside and side-tow it into any harbor or narrow, busy channel for that matter. Interesting idea, and it would be...

Hi mgrishman. First off, I have a world of respect for sailors. I have friends with 38's and 40's. To watch them handle sheets, halyards, trim them underway, find the sweet spot to tack, run abeam, etc. is a privlige to watch. Nothing cooler to see than a sailboat with the main and the genny...