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    Grady Islander performance #'s

    Wow. That's awful. How is it that a Voyager that has the same beam, is only ~1.5 feet shorter and weighs only about 6-700 lbs less dry, can be so much better on fuel? I'm curious to see the numbers for a single 250, but I can't imagine the planing speed and top speed are very good. Unless...
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    Trailoring a 25' sailfish

    You should be able to find your answer here: http://www.boatus.com/Trailerclub/trailering_laws.asp
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    Password Change

    I just want one I can remember so i don't have to look it up on my email.
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    Password Change

    i must be missing something. I can't find a way to change my password.
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    Best time of year to buy used boats?

    I'm hoping to find a Voyager or Islander.
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    Grady Islander performance #'s

    Can anyone that owns one or has the details for me comment? Max speed and burn rate, cruise speed and burn rate: - With a single 250 2-smoke both carbed and injected- - With twin 2-smokers carbed or injected; any power - Thanks!
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    Best time of year to buy used boats?

    When do the most used boats typically come to market for the east coast? I would think the best deals (not most volume) would be in the fall, but since I'm in the north, Maybe this isn't true for the entire coast. Can anyone with experience comment? Thanks
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    Hard top market

    I'll be sure to let you know. Very disappointing day, but hopefully another will surface, or this next one works out. BTW, my Dad has an '85 overnighter 20 w/ an Evinrude 200 also! We've had a lot of fun with that one, but we're ready to move up to something the whole family can get out to...
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    Hard top market

    @#$!%!! Sorry guys. It didn't work out. Someone outbid me at the last minute! :bang I've got my eye on another one. If it works out, I'll let you guys know.
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    Hard top market

    GLGrady 20 If I close the deal, I'll let you know. I will first however see if I can make it fold down into the aft of the boat. Regards
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    Survey cost, moisture readings, etc

    Great advice guys. Thanks!!
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    Trailer sources and prefered manufacturers

    I'm in northern Ohio. What about price??
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    Trailer sources and prefered manufacturers

    There is a 24ft explorer I'm close to closing a deal on and it needs a trailer. I'd like to pick up a used one, but haven't had much luck looking at CraigLook or Boat Trader. Any suggestions? If I go new, who makes the best bang for the buck and what should I expect to pay. I've seen list...
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    Survey cost, moisture readings, etc

    How much should a hull/transom survey cost for a 25 footer? How does one make sure the guy doing it knows what the he!! he's doing? How is a stringer or transom properly inspected for moisture, rot, or delamination? I've heard a moisture meter is only as good as the person using it and that the...
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    Hard top market

    Thanks for the feedback. I haven't seen much of a difference in price for the boats I'm looking at with and without a hardtop. Again, most people on the great lakes don't seem to have a preference for hardtops since the fishing methods are a little different. Not to mention the ability to get...
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    Hard top market

    Is there much of a market for a used hard top from a Grady? I'm thinking of buying a boat from a saltwater location (with a hard top) and bring it back to the great lakes. I also want to store the boat in a barn with a 10 ft door. I won't have much use for the hardtop and it won't fit in the...