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    Does the new 325 mean the end of the Marlin?

    I was talking to Grady last month, not Bert , hut the other guy. I lamented Grady not having a 27 footer WA. He said the Journey is discontinued . They as of now will make the 208, 226/228 , 232 Gulfy and the Marlin. I loved my 192 and the dual console luxury market is hot for Grady . With...
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    Happy new owner GW 226 seafarer

    I think Grady changed the hull in 2004. They shifted the gas tank forward to help balance the boat. I am not sure about stern issues and weight. If it is an issue look at a ETEC.
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    Boat insurance

    Hey John, you're right, a thief is not the sharpest hook in the tackle box. However, the motor theft going on in Florida is not a thief. According to the guy I spoke with at FDLE in Orlando, it is 2 or 3 big crime rings and they are targeting new or newer Yamahas in particular. Mercury VRODs...
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    Boat insurance

    Hey Everyone. We have Progressive through USAA and it took them about 6 working days to settle my claim on my stolen motor. They were quick and gave me zero hassles . If you are in the market for an insurance carrier, I highly recommend them. I bought Yamahas YCOP theft deterrent system...
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    help with docking my 208

    Seasick gave solid advice. A friend of mine who is a licensed captain once said to me , if you think you're going slow you're probably going to fast. Lol. When I approach my narrow slip which my slip mate is a 25 foot pontoon, if wind is not an issue, I go slow and take her out of gear about 2...
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    1990 228 seafarer engine lbs capacity ( Twins ?)

    You know I have long wondered the same thing. It would be cool to have twins on the boat. The narrow stern seems to be the issue I would imagine. Twin 115s would be nice for redundancy and safety. Though I must admit having a single keeps you on your toes in terms of maintenance and service...
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    It was all fun and games till my motor got stolen

    Parthery, I was told today they are hoping for 12 days from now. I saw a tractor trailer today with two brand new shrink wrapped Gradys going west on I 40. They were dual console boats. One was rigged. They were either 192s or the new 21footers.
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    It was all fun and games till my motor got stolen

    Hey guys... insurance has paid the claim. Motor should be here at the end of the week, cross my fingers. I bought YCOP and will let y'all know about that as well.
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    GW Marlin 300 Re-power

    Pretty much any modern outboard is a good outboard. I went between ETEC and Yamaha and stayed with the 4.2 liter Yammy. Why? Dealer network is extensive and that matters to me. Zuke makes a solid motor as I understand on the internet, their dealer network ruled them out for me here in the...
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    Another New Guy

    Welcome Aboard. Call Grady and their customer service folks should point you in the right direction in regards to the seals on cabin windows.
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    New Guy

    Welcome Aboard . Congrats on the 192. I had one . It is great boat.
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    208 Adventure repower options

    I would bite another bullet and get the YCOP motor theft deterrent system for $750. I am repowering for the 2nd time in 2 months. I ordered YCOP. I like to boat every now and then in the Keys and Bahamas. It is worth it to me since last week my motor was stolen out of Titusville in my...
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    It was all fun and games till my motor got stolen

    Hey Guys, motor is on order and I am buying the YCOP engine theft deterrent system. Given I boat in Florida every year I think it is a wise investment. I know, I know if they want it they will take it,but at least we can make it a PITA for them. Also the decals go a long way stating this boat...
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    It was all fun and games till my motor got stolen

    Thanks guys. We went fishing in the Indian River. My skiff is at my brother's place and we had a nice time catching trout, Mangrove snapper and such. My insurance is through USAA/Progressive for the boat. Turns out I thought I had $1,000 deductible,but it is $0 deductible! Dropping boat off...
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    get up on plane

    Well, all I can say is at least you have a motor to get your boat up on plane. Lol I do what ever the situation calls for when accelerating. Water sports , I hit it hard. Heave load I hit it hard. Light loads I hit it less hard. In the end you are not going to break the motor. There are...
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    2WD or AWD for tow vehicle

    I have had a AWD Highlander, AWD or full time 4WD with locking center differential 4Runner with a V8 and i currently own AWD Venza. I never had issues with my Toyotas with AWD ever. I would buy one in heart beat. My trucks , also Toyota Tundras are 4WD.
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    It was all fun and games till my motor got stolen

    As it turns out my Carolina skiff is at my brother's house too. Cole is out fishing the Indian River for mangrove snapper with his cousins. I will go fishing Sunday. No mahi, but we are fishing. Thanks for the thoughts. It is sinking in and I am just kind of bummed a little. Breath in...
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    It was all fun and games till my motor got stolen

    Greetings: Sometime between midnight and 7 AM some people felt the need for my new motor than I had. I am in Titusville,Florida with my youngest son for a schools out father son fishing trip. I have been here for 24 hours and woke up this fine morning to discover my motor gone. There is no...
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    Say good bye

    I had a 192. Loved it . Dual Consoles with big hard tops and below deck spaces on the 30 plus footers are very nice boats. If I had the budget maybe I consider a 33 footer, but at that size to me the express is the boat for me. I could not believe the 225 is going away. That was a bit of a...
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    Say good bye

    I was on the phone with Danny from Grady inquiring about my new motor and performance numbers and my dome light. In that conversation I asked when are they going to make a 27 Walk around? It was news to me, but I learned they are discontinuing the Journey and the 225 . The only 22 they will...