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    Which antifouling paint type should I use?

    That is a great point. if I can't find the copper free paint what should I do with the bracket should I leave without paint and brush it when I dry store the boat? also the tip of the lower unit of my heavy four stroke engine is usually beneath the water line .....
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    Which antifouling paint type should I use?

    Thank you for your comment but I found in another forum that hard paint can be used for dry storage ... see below post quoted from that forum """"it is really just a function of the particular paint you choose for multi-season. Some hard paints can remain out of the water for extended times...
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    Which antifouling paint type should I use?

    Hi there, I own a 2004 Grady White 228 for the past 7 years. It was trailer-stored only during the past 7 years. Now, I moved to the south Mediterranean and have to wet berth it for weeks/months. The boat was bottom painted by the original owner in Ohio but after 7 years and 350 hours of use...
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    Shipping GW 228 in a container

    thank you very much for your feedback
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    Shipping GW 228 in a container

    Is it possible to accommodate 2004 GW 228 with bimini top in a container? the main problem is the width (8 feet) which is slightly bigger than the internal dimensions of a container even 45ft high capacity ones. Any idea to fit the boat and the trailer within the highest possible container...
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    downrigger connection Grady 228

    I purchased a Cannon Mag 10 it has an auto-stop function when the ball break the water level. Ball never stops and continued up to the pulley where it slammed against it. I contacted cannon support, and others to solve this problem. Checked hull truth as well. It has to do with connecting the...
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    Rear Bimini Advice

    https://youtu.be/DH8IoBQ_oio You can use one of these as they have different sizes ..or make your own using more or less the same idea .. dont want to invest 700$ .. will make one for my 228 soon
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    Can you plane GW sailfish 282 or marlin on one F225hp engine

    Re: Can you plane GW sailfish 282 or marlin on one F225hp en Thank you all for your valuable comments. . The bottom line is not to consider planing on one engine as a factor. In all cases both sailfish and marline will limb at 8 knts on one engine whether equipped with 225 or 250hp.
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    Can you plane GW sailfish 282 or marlin on one F225hp engine

    Re: Can you plane GW sailfish 282 or marlin on one F225hp en Thanks. . Very helpful. . As long as 250 two stroke can't make it, then by default F225 or even F250 won't. How did the guy in the posted youtube reach 30 miles on 200 hp engine?
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    Can you plane GW sailfish 282 or marlin on one F225hp engine

    Re: Can you plane GW sailfish 282 or marlin on one F225hp en I thought that it won't be a problem for 2 stroke with enough torque ... https://youtu.be/0PffCDl8WNM Watch "Plane-on-one test with 17" Rebel Prop on E-TEC 200HO for Grady White Sailfish" on YouTube https://youtu.be/0PffCDl8WNM
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    Can you plane GW sailfish 282 or marlin on one F225hp engine

    I have a Grady white Seafarer 228 and would like to move up with twin engines for added safety and space. I imported mine from Ohio with one 225 and one T8. The kicker engine is useless in open water with strong current. So basically, I have one engine to rely on .. little bit scary when...
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    1-screen name, mous 2-your first name, Mustafa 3-year and model of your boat, 2004 _ Seafarer 228 4-year and the power that you have on your boat 2004 Yamaha F225 & Yamaha 8T kicker