Grady White Islander Performance data from Boating Magazine - July 1995

[greauxpete]

I thought some of the Islander owners may be interested in this article I stumbled upon:

Grady White Islander Performance data from Boating Magazine - July 1995

 

[family affair]

The old 2 smokes weren't too terrible at cruise, but they chugged fuel on the low end by today's standards.
Interesting read. 175 Ocean runners were pricey back then.

 

[greauxpete]

Ill be pleasantly surprised if I get near those numbers at 3500 RPM loaded down with fuel, ice, and men in 2 fters..LOL

 

[BobH1]

Interesting. Just picked up one with HIN date of 595. . .
With the original Yamaha 250.
Rebuilt all 6 carbs. Replaced both thermostats and housings. Shaft seals and rebuilt waterpump. Drained and cleaned fuel tank. Solid transom. We shall see how she does.

 

[greauxpete]

BobH1 - Sounds like exactly what I did..

 

[SmokyMtnGrady]

Without power it sold for just over $44K !!!!!!

 

[BobH1]

Paid 18k cash for boat and motor. Another 6700 for a new trailer. Just have to transfer title and a new registration.

 

[family affair]

Paid 18k cash for boat and motor. Another 6700 for a new trailer. Just have to transfer title and a new registration.

If the bleeding stops at $25k, I need you to help me find my next boat!

 

[BobH1]

I'll do what I can. Both of my boats have been purchased thru estate sales. '78 Kencraft and '95 Islander. Both had been sitting for a couple of years but had been well kept by previous owners.

 

[PNW_Drifter]

I love seeing those old magazine article tests. 90s film cams and sick brochures are fun to look at. Have you found the old marketing brochures and manual here: https://www.gradywhite.com/explore/grady-owners/owners-manuals/

Grady posts them.

 

[greauxpete]

Yeah, good performance reference.
Oh yeah, downloaded the brochure as nd owners manual before purchase!