After 25 years of ownership (I'm the second owner), Rozella is for sale.
The story: She's been very well maintained. Originally sporting a Yamaha 2 stroke 200 HP, she was mothballed when my son was born. I repowered in 2013 with a used Yamaha 200 HPDI that was a 2 year leftover when it was purchased new by the previous owner, and it was one of a pair that was too much HP for him. Consequently, he hardly used them. The shop, Bamforth's in Brunswick, Maine took them in trade where they sat for another 2 seasons. So, I found a great engine with less then 50 hours on it. There were 2 soft spots in the transom due to water intrusion. All issues were resolved, and a new cutout bracket was installed and sealed. At the same time as the repower, I took the opportunity to replace the fuel tank, the fuel lines, the filler hose, and the deck fill plate. Also, a new shift control binnacle, and cable were added along with a new Teleflex NFB steering cable. All through-hulls were changed out for new. The boat was manufactured to accept a twin outboard setup, but was never configured that way, so I converted the forward underdeck space (where the second fuel tank would've been) to a huge storage box. I'm glad I did. It's been a game changer for our family. It swallows a ton of gear.
The stats:
1987 Grady White Seafarer 226
2005 Yamaha 200 HPDI LZ200TXR w/Solas 14x19 stainless steel prop, 412 hours
New Group 27 battery
New Zincs
2003 Vantage Venture tandem axle trailer w/rollers, and spare (new hubs and bearings 2019)
Full bimini canvas, w/front, side and rear curtains
Teak trim, cabin door, and aft hatch covers
Custom mooring cover
Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF
Depth Finder
Garmin GPSmap 176C GPS
Ritchie Compass
Danforth anchor w/6ft chain, 200 ft. rode
Horseshoe throw ring
4 life jackets
Spare aluminum prop w/wrench
Full cabin cushions (converts v berth to large single)
Over the rail swim/boarding ladder
Dock lines
Fire extinguisher
Handheld spotlight
2 Taylor Made Supergard fenders
Fresh coat of Interlux ACT ablative bottom paint
The engine just had a fulll VST filter servicing, and all injectors sent out and remanufactured. Compression readings are 125psi on all 6 cylinders.
Currently, the boat is located near Dover, NH. She's solid. She's turn key, ready to go. She's a great boat who's taken great care of me and my family, and I will miss her. $20,000.
samuelj.patton@gmail.com
The story: She's been very well maintained. Originally sporting a Yamaha 2 stroke 200 HP, she was mothballed when my son was born. I repowered in 2013 with a used Yamaha 200 HPDI that was a 2 year leftover when it was purchased new by the previous owner, and it was one of a pair that was too much HP for him. Consequently, he hardly used them. The shop, Bamforth's in Brunswick, Maine took them in trade where they sat for another 2 seasons. So, I found a great engine with less then 50 hours on it. There were 2 soft spots in the transom due to water intrusion. All issues were resolved, and a new cutout bracket was installed and sealed. At the same time as the repower, I took the opportunity to replace the fuel tank, the fuel lines, the filler hose, and the deck fill plate. Also, a new shift control binnacle, and cable were added along with a new Teleflex NFB steering cable. All through-hulls were changed out for new. The boat was manufactured to accept a twin outboard setup, but was never configured that way, so I converted the forward underdeck space (where the second fuel tank would've been) to a huge storage box. I'm glad I did. It's been a game changer for our family. It swallows a ton of gear.
The stats:
1987 Grady White Seafarer 226
2005 Yamaha 200 HPDI LZ200TXR w/Solas 14x19 stainless steel prop, 412 hours
New Group 27 battery
New Zincs
2003 Vantage Venture tandem axle trailer w/rollers, and spare (new hubs and bearings 2019)
Full bimini canvas, w/front, side and rear curtains
Teak trim, cabin door, and aft hatch covers
Custom mooring cover
Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF
Depth Finder
Garmin GPSmap 176C GPS
Ritchie Compass
Danforth anchor w/6ft chain, 200 ft. rode
Horseshoe throw ring
4 life jackets
Spare aluminum prop w/wrench
Full cabin cushions (converts v berth to large single)
Over the rail swim/boarding ladder
Dock lines
Fire extinguisher
Handheld spotlight
2 Taylor Made Supergard fenders
Fresh coat of Interlux ACT ablative bottom paint
The engine just had a fulll VST filter servicing, and all injectors sent out and remanufactured. Compression readings are 125psi on all 6 cylinders.
Currently, the boat is located near Dover, NH. She's solid. She's turn key, ready to go. She's a great boat who's taken great care of me and my family, and I will miss her. $20,000.
samuelj.patton@gmail.com
