228 Discontinuation and Bow Pulpit

[SeanC]

With the discontinuation of the 228 does anybody know from past experience how long parts will be available?
I have plans to add a bow pulpit to my 228 but I was going to wait until after an electronics upgrade, autopilot and auxiliary fuel tank. May be I should be moving the pulpit up the priority list.

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

This sounds like a worthy phone call to the mothership and ask Grady directly. It's a good question.

 

[Greysailor]

I was considering two different GW 228's to buy, with similiar prices and features, but one did not have the bow pulpit.
I called the local GW dealer on getting an OEM pulpit, when I got their quote (ouch!!), bought the boat with the pulpit...

 

[SeanC]

Bit the bullet and just ordered mine through the local Grady dealer.
Coming in July with the next shipment of boats.
Saves paying for the horrendous freight charges.
In Australian dollars

07-165 @ $1853.00ea

U-rail @ $250.00ea

2 x Stanchion @ $44.00ea

 

[NH Seafarer]

Where did you hear about the discontinuation?
Are they coming out with a new WA ??

 

[SeanC]

“Luckydude“ got the info directly from Grady White and the 228 is no longer listed on the Grady White website.

 

[NH Seafarer]

Seems crazy as Walk arounds are becoming extinct....

 

[Koz54]

I looked into a pulpit for my 226 this spring. A Grady White dealer gave me a list of parts needed. They also mentioned that there would be fiberglass work needed. The cost for this list is almost $3,700. That is when I decided to postpone the pulpit, but it may be a winter project.

The hardware I can always get elsewhere, so my question is what parts are really needed to get the pulpit and bow rail on my boat?


07-165 Bow Pulpit

10-1018 Chock Skene

10-1028 Base 7/8” 60 Degree Bow Rail

10-544 Anchor Roller Small w/ Split Bail

29-206 Hardware Kit for BP Install

33-793 BP Tubing Kit



33-793 BP TUBING KIT 226/228/232

10-1026 Tee 7/8” 60 Deg Bow Rail

10-557 Tubing 7/8” OD x 16 Ga. 22’6” ML 316L



29-206 JIT HARDWARE KIT FOR BP INSTALL

24-194 Nut Hex W/nyl Lock 3/8-16 18-8ss

24-195 Washer Flat .390 X 1.75 X .126 18-8 Chro

24-206 Truss 3/8-16 X 6" Sl S/s Chrome

24-303 Machine Screw 10-24 X 2 1/2 Ph Oval M/s

24-304 Machine Screw 10-24 X 3 Ph Oval M/s 18-8

24-306 Machine Screw 1/4-20x2 1/2 Ph Ov 18-8c

24-328 Machine Screw 10-24x4 Ph Ov 3"Thr 18-8c

24-401 Nut M/s Hex 10-24 18-8 C

24-402 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 18-8 C

24-426 Nut Hex Cap 1/4-20 W/locking Brass Np

24-427 Nut Hex Cap 10-24 W/locking Brass Np

24-452 Nut Hex 1/4-20 Niln W/nyl Lk 18-8c W/wax

24-753 Washer Finish #10 S/s

24-755 Washer Finish #14 S/s

24-774 Washer .285 X 1.00 X .062 316ss

24-778 Washer Flat 14 L 316 Ss

24-779 Washer Flat #10 S 18-8 Chrome

 

[SeanC]

Did they say what sort of fiberglass work is needed?

Is $3700 fitted as the Bow Pulpit + U Bow Rail + 2 x Stanchions come to about USD$1700.

Even with the Hardware Kit, Bow Roller, Chock Skenes and Stanchion Bases I can't see that getting anywhere near $3700.

10-557 Tubing 7/8” OD x 16 Ga. 22’6” ML 316L appears to be a complete bow rail while all that I think is needed is 33-793 BP Tubing Kit.

Thanks for posting. I now realize there are a couple of extra things that I need to order.

 

[Fishtales]

Good stuff and smart move to get it now. Good luck with the install.

 

[trapper]

Times are a changing!! Bought my pulpit for my 208 from a dealer in Washington state about 8 years ago (took a trip down from Vancouver Island) I believe it was around $1500 USD, came as a complete kit with all hardware, railing, cleats etc , no anchor roller. I do remember taking the old anchor roller off the bow to fit the new pulpit. It had been bolted down with 5200 adhesive under it. It took layer of gelcoat off that was under the roller on removal. Luckily the new pulpit covered the damaged area.

 

[Koz54]

Did they say what sort of fiberglass work is needed?

Is $3700 fitted as the Bow Pulpit + U Bow Rail + 2 x Stanchions come to about USD$1700.

Even with the Hardware Kit, Bow Roller, Chock Skenes and Stanchion Bases I can't see that getting anywhere near $3700.

10-557 Tubing 7/8” OD x 16 Ga. 22’6” ML 316L appears to be a complete bow rail while all that I think is needed is 33-793 BP Tubing Kit.

Thanks for posting. I now realize there are a couple of extra things that I need to order.

No, they didn't say what fiberglass work would be needed. Price makes no sense to me either. I think I should call them again once I'm closer to pulling the trigger.

 

[SeanC]

I’m waiting on a quote for the above will let you know. I would expect your price to be cheaper than mine in Australia.

 

[SeanC]

No, they didn't say what fiberglass work would be needed. Price makes no sense to me either. I think I should call them again once I'm closer to pulling the trigger.

After a bit of back and forth with Grady, this what I think is needed.

 

[luckydude]

So I don't want to be anti Grady, I love, love, love my 228. A buddy talked up his Sea Pro and it looked a lot like the 228 for way less money. I'm fine with what I have but Grady needs to step up or they are gonna lose some business. Or not, they are a business and I've been told that they do the math and build the boats that sell. Which is fine, I'd just like someone to build the 228, it is a great boat.

Maybe the east coast doesn't like it, the west coast loves a 228.

 

[Koz54]

Bit the bullet and just ordered mine through the local Grady dealer.
Coming in July with the next shipment of boats.
Saves paying for the horrendous freight charges.
In Australian dollars

07-165 @ $1853.00ea

U-rail @ $250.00ea

2 x Stanchion @ $44.00ea

I was wondering if you received the pulpit yet? Are the three items you listed all that you purchased from Grady?

Looking to add a pulpit to my Seafarer. For a while I had a hot lead on a used pulpit and railing, but I just found out one of your fellow Aussies beat me to the punch. The seller shipped it down under the other day, so back to square one for me.

 

[SeanC]

Not yet. Was supposed to be here in the beginning of August. Coming with the next boat shipment which has been delayed. So now the second week in October. What you require is in my post above.