Hull bottom and specs on Grady 228.

[2ndChance]

Hello everyone,

I've having a trailer built for my 2005 228. The builder is out of state, so he can't take measurements. Have the specifications or hull bottom details changed from 2005 to now? I know it's a SeaV2, but have chine and strake design changed? I sent him a link to the specs for the 228 from the Grady site in case he needed to look it up. I guess I should send him some photos. But no need to if hull bottom design hasn't changed.

Thanks!

 

[Parthery]

Who is the trailer builder? Have they told you they don't have them?

If you call GW Customer Service (252-752-2111) they have a spreadsheet with all the measurements of the boat and the recommendations for trailer capacity. They will happily email it to you.

 

[2ndChance]

appreciate it, parthery. I should have thought of that. Builder says if it's a SeaV2 22' walk around, the specs and details haven't changed and that he's built many trailers for these hulls. I'm just being paranoid.

 

[handinpalm]

If you have a bow pulpit on the 228, pay special attention on type of bow stop you get on trailer. I just had a trailer custom built for my 2005 228, with a standard bow stop mounted on the winch stand. There was a clearance problem with pulpit and winch, while launching and retrieving. Had to have the whole winch stand/bow stop redone where a large V shaped bow stop was mounted lower on its own stand, and winch stand lowered and moved farther forward, to eliminate clearance problem. This is a typical problem with most boats that have long pulpit. I can post a pic later if you are interested.

 

[Parthery]

SeaV2 has been around since the early 90s. Only difference would be axle placement as the W/A's have more weight forward compared to a DC or CC.

Most - but not all - of the custom guys have the measurements. I know for a fact that Loadmaster, Peterson, Owens/Slide On, etc... all have them. I also know that - unless something has changed - neither Charleston Trailer nor Sport-Trail have them. Sport-Trail only needs to hull once to build a jig. They didn't have it the last time I was in the market a couple years ago. They may have it now. Charleston Trailer doesn't have it and actually passed on building a trailer for a friend of mine because he couldn't get the boat to them to measure it.

 

[2ndChance]

appreciate it everyone. It is Owens - they have a great reputation, and I shouldn't worry, but why not do some digging on my end, right? Handinpalm, if it wouldn't be too much trouble to post a picture, that would be great.

 

[Parthery]

If you are dealing with Jeff and Doug, you are in good hands.

I'm on my 4th trailer from them...all for GWs. Every one has fit like a glove. The only thing I've had to adjust was the bow stop - and - in one case - the side guides. (I like 3/4" or so away from the rubrail.)

Take a look below....I did not need a cow-catcher to clear the roller. Unless your ramps are real steep, I doubt you will need one either.

 

[Ky Grady]

Nice trailer Parthery. Looks like quality work. My Loadmaster is nice, think your Owens might be a step up.

 

[handinpalm]

I have an Owens trailer also. Here are some pics of the new Bow Stop. I had issues with the original winch stand on every ramp around here. Almost ruined my pulpit and made it a PIA. I also went with the 15" tires and steel wheels, the trailer floats like a top (Not happy with that). I added 80# of weight to the trailer and it still floats. Just added another 20# to the stern cross beam and will have to see if that did the trick. They use thick wood beams for bunk that add a lot of buoyancy. I also drilled a hole in each fender well to let the air escape. The bunks were a little long and will probably take a chain saw and cut the ends off. If you don't do something similar with your trailer, you will have issues, at least if you have a pulpit. BTW if you are looking for good boat covers or bimini, check out Florida Boat Tops in St Pete. If you have any other questions, let me know.

 

[Parthery]

Loadmaster builds a nice trailer and I have owned a couple of theirs, as well.

For me, the big thing about Owens has been - besides the quality of the trailer - the level of service they provide.

Example - over Memorial Day, I got hit in the parking lot. Tore the fender up pretty good. I called Owens the Tuesday after Memorial Day....Thursday afternoon of that same week a new fender arrived via UPS. Took me longer to get the tools out then to actually put it on. Jeff had the measurements, even drilled the holes...it literally fit like a glove. The UPS charges were more than the cost of the fender.

They are good people to deal with.

From this:

Back to this: (and that's a reflection - not a bent new fender)