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SmokyMt.. Hope all is well on your trip..Take some pics in the Tortugas so we can see(drool). In the future, I am completely interested in a trip over with you and maybe several other Gradys. I am much more comfortable doing open-water crossings with others for obvious reasons. Tilewave...

Hi Journeyman.. Twice yearly I have the trailer completely gone thru at my trailer service center. they re-pack and check bearings, inspect and replace brake drums, rotors and pads as needed, clean light connections, etc. and in the process check for rust or deterioration of any kind. I travel...

Oh and the tow.. We pull my 232 from Indy to Marathon every year in the winter..It isn't that bad, although I prefer to go down I-75 to Naples and go across the Glades. it's further than I-95, but, as stated above, I hate it from West Palm on South when you go I-95. That said, I tow...

I want to go on this trip! Timing is off, however, as my band performs regularly. Can you plan another when I retire?

2007 Dually Ram 3500 Cummins 6.7 with 3:73 gear. 6-speed auto trans. Also have the Jake Brake option. My 232 w/trailer weighs in at 10,100 lbs. I pull to Marathon Fla. from Indiana for a winter break and will say it's the best tow vehicle I've ever driven. Nets 10-11 MPG with light or...

Careful Catch..Can of worms getting ready to open...

I also enjoy Christmastime rides on the water. After I trailer 1350 miles to Marathon....

ElyseM is right..For every obvious issue that can be seen, there could be many more that won't pop up 'till after you've committed. Plus, refurbishing boats are like houses. It costs more than you think and takes longer than you think. Trust me on this..I HAVE been there.

You have perfectly outlined the answer to "What's ahead for boating?" 1.) 2 weeks in the Keys this summer 2.) Possible Tortugas trip. This is the future I want to envision anyway..have a great New Year! Possible food for another topic..I'm interested in a Tortugas run in the future.I'd...

Oops! Sorry, my fault..I misread the date..I DO remember the price nightmare of '08. I enjoy running to the reefs out of Pennenkamp. It is one of the only places on the reef besides Looe Key that I know of where the reef is above water at mid and low tide. When you get one of the bouys in...

The current lawmakers in Washington were voted in by due process. Maybe everyone will re-think before they enter the voting booth in 2010. Anyway, one question..We spend time in the middle Keys..when did fuel peak at $5.25/gallon? I was paying in the $3.00 range for 92 octane premium in early...

Thanks Doc and Gman.. I had heard about not mixing fuels before..Appreciate the heads-up..I have mostly non-ethanol in the tank now.I will make sure to have one or the other from now on..

I use non-ethanol fuel whenever possible..When not possible I fill with 93-octane premium. I keep the tank in my 232 full all the time and haven't had a problem yet..Hopefully won't..

"Always easier to spend other people's money." Grog, your stealing my lines.. Or have I stole yours??

Ooops.. Gotta stop speculating...

Hi Zimm.. I am on the Donzi sites, and have read your posts. I have a 16 Ski Sporter that I love dearly. But..I am also a Grady owner. Currently have a 232 Gulfstream with twin 200's. Had a Seafarer with a single 250 for 10 years. I have both the Donzi and the Grady because one won't do...

Mine has twin 200's..I could speculate, as you could.. Let's say.. Mid-to-hi-20's cruise at 4000. Fuel burn..2.0-2.5MPG at that speed. Just shootin' in the dark, but I'll bet I'm not too far off.. Hope your Sailfish sells for you...

Hi True Grace.. As mentioned above, I own a Gulfstream with twin 200 4-strokes. I assure you it is not too much power. The boat hits just South of 49 MPH with just me and low fuel. The weight of the 200's put the scuppers 1/2 way under water, but it does not affect the draining of the deck...

One more thing.. Whether in heavy seas or not, you'll be spinning the mil at 4500-5000RPM most of the time when on plane. That will put you in the low 30's, maybe a little faster with a light load. That's pretty hi rev's over a long period of time. This will translate to possible premature...

It is not enough power. My 232 has twin 200's, which is ideal. I can understand the temptation of an attractive price, but this boat is underpowered. By the time you have friends aboard, load it up with fuel and gear that engine will be working really hard. Plus, without twins it'll be a bit...