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Looks like I'll have the chance to find one now. :roll: What about the Volvo/Penta 5.7L inboards? I notice they only offer the new boats with outboards, so I'm wondering if that is due to better handling, or that its just cheaper/easier to build them with an outboard? Everything happens...

Well, it looks like the boat in Houston I had my eye on sold over the weekend, so if anyone has a line on another post-'92 228, please let me know. In the mean time, I am continuing my research! -Brent

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Has anyone ever used (or heard anything about) Rich Fisher at Champion Marine? Just got a response and sample survey from him and it looks pretty good. Thanks, Brent

Thanks Smoky! Big question in my mind is how well mannered the 228G is in a moderate following sea - let's say 2'-4' wind swell? A big deal around here that we talk about is how well a boat "surfs" the waves on the way home (literally). Our trips back from the islands when the weather...

Thanks Parthery! I've always heard great things about Gradys, so I'm excited about the possibility of owning one and becoming a member of the group! Boat is about 30 mi west of Houston. Just posted another thread looking for a surveyor. :) The boat is a '95 and according to the onboard...

I'm looking at a Grady about 30 miles west of Houston and would like someone to give it a thorough check before I fly out to see it. Can anyone recommend a trustworthy, thorough, and knowledgeable boat surveyor in the area? Thanks!

Thanks for the tip on the Gulfstream - I agree that it looks like a really nice "upgrade" to the space on the Seafarer. My reason for excluding it is the much wider beam and much higher weight. I don't think either I nor my truck are up to the task of towing and launching it. I'm already...

Hello everyone, just joined in order to tap into the vast wisdom and experience that is here. I've been poking around looking at boats for some time (planning to buy one for 15 years, but just haven't been able to "pull the trigger"); now is the time. I've really fallen in love with the...