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My 200 Yamahas on my 232 Gulfstream are incredible.. If they stay as reliable and turn-key as they are, I'll never have any other brand..

gw204 and NA2P are right.. I don't know how far you have to go to get out of your channel into deeper water, but if I had 2 feet to deal with I would trim my engines up and go slow no matter how far the distance.. To me, the chance of damaging props or a lower unit far outweighs the...

ElyseM is correct.. I have a 2007 with twin 200 four-strokes and performs great. I cruise at 3700-3900 and run right at 30-31 MPH. The engines don't even breathe hard and I get 2.0-2.1 MPG. I have powered every boat I've owned to the max and have NEVER been sorry. I would've put 225's on...

ShadyGradyCapt and I have the same 232 setup, and I also went from a Seafarer with a 250 Yamaha. There is no comparison..The Gulfstream is in a whole other league..Miles better..

I'll add my kudos to the site also.. Because of Capt. Chris' post on his new Grady, I learned about the M-Y Wedge for securing the outboard when trailering. It works great, and Id've never known about it if it wasn't for THIS site.. Great bunch of people on here.. Magicalbill...

Gary M rocks... This is all good info..My only though on full vs. empty tanks is that I was told to keep my tank full as much as possible to ward off water buildup due to Ethanol. I think if everybody though about it enough, there are all kinds of ways to soften the "fuel blow." Personally...

gradyfish.. Always enjoy your posts by the way...Lots of informative stuff.. When you said "What I wouldn't give for $2.99 gas" it made me realize we're all getting brainwashed, slowly.. Please everyone cross their fingers that we won't wish for $4.00/gallon fuel and think THAT'S cheap...

Y'know I just thought of something else... This might drive the used Grady prices down a bunch..I can't help but think that potential buyers would hesitate on purchasing a big twin rig such as a Sailfish, Marlin, etc. with the gas the way it is.

Chris... So glad all went well..Wanted to tell you I just got my M-Y Wedges in the mail the other day. Have you used yours yet, or do you have them yet? Was it rough on Erie during your sea trial? Where will you get your sensor issue looked at? Do you have a marina down there that you trust...

Yeah, I'm not interested in the political aspect of it all. They're all blaming each other, Bush says "there's no quick fix,"(Which is what he says for every problem that has happened in his 8 years.) My main interest is how much everyone will boat this summer.. Maybe I just need affirmation...

Yes, I know it matters.. At 16GPH on my Gulfstream, at $4:00/gallon it costs me $64.00 per hour to run the rig. Combine that with the 9-11 MPG of my Cummins towing it, the statistics become rather sobering. Anyone else gonna cut back on their boating/fishing or are we all saying "Screw It...

As Chris said, there has been a big discussion about this. I also ordered a M-Y Wedge after listening to what everyone else had to say. I have split my towing between using the flip-lever(tilt bracket) and just dropping the engines 'till they touch the power pistons, like GW204 does. My...

Wahoo and Kenlahr are correct.. On my 232 Gulfstream, I trim the engines up in calm conditions. They grab a little air, and I trim them back down slightly. In a head or quartering sea, depending on the size and steepness, I trim the engines down. If it's still a rough ride, I start dropping...

I called Grady customer service and they said don't trailer any great distance with the flip-levers. So, I called Yamaha, they recommended this my-wedge also.. OK... One per engine or one for EACH power piston, totaling two?? The Yamaha rep said one for each piston, and the my-wedge site...

Yeah, I've dropped the engines to the trim pistons sometimes to tow.... I've had my share of problems with dealers, but my guys...heck, I'll say it..at Twin Cities Marine have never steered me wrong. I called them today, and they told me that you CAN trailer with the flip-lever as long as...

Thanks both of you... That is useful info for me as I do a bunch of trailering..I will look into another support system.. Chris, keep me informed on yours when you tow home from Lorain. I knew the lake was down, I had heard that they might raise it 10' for '08..Guess not.Like you said, it...

Hey; On every Yamaha(I assume that's what your engines are) there is a flip/lever just under the cowling. Stand next to the side of the engine and it's right in front of you. Raise the engine all the way, flip the lever DOWN and lower the engine 'till the engine stops going down and the rams...

Something Else.. When you step up via the ladder onto a swim platform when the boat is on the trailer, the ladder and the platform absorb your whole weight.. Reason being, the boat does not "give" on the trailer. In the water, the boat sinks with your weight as you climb up, thereby taking...

I have an '07 232 Gulfstream with twin 200 Four-Strokes.. Your boat is plenty seaworthy enough for that jaunt... If you are new to boating, don't go by yourself..Take a knowledgeable companion with you..there are too many things that could happen that will sneak up on novice boaters. Have...

I started a thread awhile back entitled "How Many Grady's In Indiana?" If you think they're sparse down South, come to Hoosierland..I think there are about 3 or 4....