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    garmin 126

    Thinking of getting the Garmin ECHOMAP ultra 126sv with GT56 transducer.Is anyone using this unit on there boat and are you happy with. I will be using it mostly for finding fish and the side scan for finding structure on the chesapeake bay. I have a 1242 for navigation with GT54 transducer and...
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    218 Adventure vs. 232 Gulfstream

    I currently own a 2004 Gulf Stream Grady repowered 3 years ago with a new 300 hp Yamaha and I still love that boat. It’s great for fishing and family. I fish the lower bay and always feel save. Before I owned the 208 and the 232 is just a much better riding boat. I also fish the salt islands in...
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    How to remove the dual-switch helm dome light?

    I am heaving the same problem and you can remove the frosted plastic part with a narrow putty knife It takes some effort.Now you can access the two nuts and hold them small needle nose pliers and Phillips skew driver inside the radio box. Place a large towel where you working it is easy to loose...
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    gulfstream 232

    I have been towing with my tundra platinum 4x4 for 12 years and never had a problem on the road or at the ramp. Point lookout boat ramp in maryland is very steep and never used the 4 wheel drive.
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    new grady

    I am surprised nobody reported yet on the 281 coastal. Thanks
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    Grady 208 Adventure ???

    Boats looks great, couple of things i wish they would offer like electronics box under the hardtop, offer the same livewell like on the 215. Looks like a great boat for the Chesapeake bay or near shore boating. Going to check it out as soon the local has one in the showroom. Any body want to...
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    repower 232 Gulfstream

    Hi Patrick I have the same boat 2004 gulfstream that i purchased with a 225hp Yamaha. to go with twins you have to change the bracket and that will cost a lot by itself. 2 years ago i repowered and got the 300hp.The bill was about $31000 with the new digital control and gauges. She does about 42...
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    209 Escape electronics upgrade

    i have the same unit and loving it. Added relief shading chip last year and it also updated the contour lines. Just finished the latest update. Enjoy
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    New member & new (to me) 232 Gulfstream (Repower Questions)

    Congratulation on your gulf stream. I own a 2004 gulfstream and repowered 2 years ago from 225 HP to the new Yamaha 300 HP. it made a big different in performance of the boat. Cruising at 4500RPM 2.3 MPG and about 28MPH WOT about 42MPH. The feels very sporty now. Hope this helps make up our...
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    Soenke, 2004 232 gulfstream, 2019 300 hp Yamaha
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    Rhodan install on a 06 gulfstream

    I want to do the same on my 04 Gulfstream. Thinking of using the bow pulpit to hold the trolling motor and have the batteries placed in front of the rear seating bench there is a access panel. Once you get it done please post pictures. Thanks
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    Move up to Gulfstream 232

    Hi Greg, i have a 2004 gulfstream that repowered 2019 with a 300 hp yamaha from a 225hp. The 300 moves the 232 very nicely 42 mph and 31 at 4700 rmp with 2.3 mpg. I fish the Chesapeake and a little in the ocean. Its just a great Boat all around. Hope this helps. Soenke
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    Trolling Motor on a 300 Marlin

    How much did it cost if don't mind asking Thanks
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    97 Grady 232 Gulfstream Repower

    I just repowered my 2004 232 from a 225 Yamaha to a 300hp Yamaha. it was a great improvement. Top speed from 36 mph to 42 mph with all the curtains up. Better in rough water, great hole shot. Its just a lot more fun running across the Chesapeake bay. Fuel about 2.3 mpg at 4500 and 1.7mpg at...