I launched out of Bodega bay yesterday. I have to say I have owned a lot of nice things in my life, Homes, cars, trucks, boats, Harleys but I have never received so many compliments as I do with my Grady. Every time weather launching, loading or even fishing in ear shot of other boats the compliments just keep coming and I love it. Also the more I use the 228 the more I love it, I ran over 60 miles yesterday in less then favorable water and this boat is the best thing since sliced bread.