Heading home with my Gulfstream

Congrats! I just upgraded from 208 Adventure to a Gulfstream 232. Mine is a 2008 with twin 150’s. I am towing with 2017 Tahoe, so far it’s doing the job. I should have it in the water by the weekend. Enjoy yours!!
 

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Beautiful!! Looks like mine (except for the radar which I don't have). When I first read your post I thought you towed it from FL to Canada with a 150. That's a lot of boat for a 150 IMHO. Enjoy her, there's a reason this is Grady's #1 boat (or used to be). Very stable, handles the chop well. Just push the bow down a bit. Attached photo shows her butt (bottom) being painted.
 

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Bumpye said:
Beautiful!! Looks like mine (except for the radar which I don't have). When I first read your post I thought you towed it from FL to Canada with a 150. That's a lot of boat for a 150 IMHO. Enjoy her, there's a reason this is Grady's #1 boat (or used to be). Very stable, handles the chop well. Just push the bow down a bit. Attached photo shows her butt (bottom) being painted.
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Yes I agree Florida to Ontario would have been a very long haul with an F150,. The 500miles I drove is probably the most I will ever drive with this boat. Mostly it will be in/out at beginning/end of season in town.
 
How difficult was the arrangement of shipping and import? As well, what did it cost for the Florida - Border transit?
 
Finally got my Gulfstream in the water this weekend. First Grady I have owned (won't be the last) first Grady I have stepped foot in.
Wow!!!! That is all I can say. What a boat. Handles a lot really well!! Can't wait to spend more time on it. It definitely handles more like a 25-26' boat. Love it!
Even managed a coho on the first outing.
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Congrats on the outing and the inaugural fish! That is a great picture. Have fun getting to know your Gulfstream.
 
Is that as high as you can tilt up the motors?
 
seasick said:
Is that as high as you can tilt up the motors?
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Seasick: he has 200's I think. If so, that's all the way up.

My 232 with 200's were the same: the nosecones were submerged. Didn't bother me any, although the boat was never slipped for any length of time.
 
magicalbill said:
Seasick: he has 200's I think. If so, that's all the way up.

My 232 with 200's were the same: the nosecones were submerged. Didn't bother me any, although the boat was never slipped for any length of time.
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Yep. Same situation on my 232 with 200's.
 
Good to know, Are the motors 6 cyl or inline 4s?
 
Congratulations! Beautiful; one of my favorites.
Did you get oversize load permits from each state that you travelel through, and did you get them on your own, or hire a company to get them all for you for a one-time total fee?

Were you stopped in any state, to verify O.L permits?
 
I should have paid closer attention to your o.p. Thanks for the clarification. Enjoy your beautiful Grady.
 
Bird Blaster said:
I'm very excited to get it into the water. Sitting in the driveway it looks so BIG for a 23' boat. Hope it feels that way on Lake Superior too (I suspect it will!)
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Stop by a scale, you'll be surprised! Start thinking, electric over hydraulic.
 
232Grady said:
Stop by a scale, you'll be surprised! Start thinking, electric over hydraulic.
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This.

With F200 6 cylinders, you'll be at 9K or maybe a bit more with gear & fuel.

Even if you tow short distances, Electric Over Hydraulic brakes and the right capacity is a big deal. The boat certainly is.

Oh, and BB:

It will look much smaller on Gitchie Goomie than in your driveway.
 
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