All,
I'm new here but just acquired a 228G in Maryland.
The boat is pretty clean, the only issue I've had is that the cover to the fuel tank is getting soft, but I knew that going in, so I have some projects lined up for this fall and want to see if there is anything else I just do based on the boats age. It was kept on a lift under a roof most of it's life, a one owner boat. I got it at what I consider to be a good price based on it's overall condition so I expect to invest some additional money right off the bat.
This is what I have so far based on all the old threads:
-Lid to the gas tank, cut the caulk and lift this guy out and repair/replace. Is it better to repair or to replace?
-Inspect gas tank once I'm in there.
-Replace all thru hulls, ss are preferred. I do notice some, but not all, show signs of wear from UV exposure.
-Replace both Bilge Pumps, they are 5 years old and that is about where I start losing confidence.
-Replace scuppers and hoses, the starboard side scupper hose is cracked and there is some water coming in around where the white plastic enters the boat, every so slightly.
-Seacocks, both don't seem to work, the PO used the washdown or the livewell very little and I suspect they should just be replaced
-The engine is a 200 SWS II and has 120ish compression in all cylinders and runs to run great for a 19 year old motor. Loaded down with 7 people, fuel and coolers I cruise at 26kt and 4100 rpm. It seems as though I could do better, perhaps no. The prop is original as far as I know, we did 36kt at WOT with 3 people and full tank of gas during the sea trial.
-The boat does not have trim tabs.
-The boat does have a hard top, seems to be in great shape.
I keep the boat on the South River in Edgewater, MD so if I get in over my head on some of these projects i'd like the lead on any good service center outside of my marina. Driveable by boat, I don't have a trailer.
I'm new here but just acquired a 228G in Maryland.
The boat is pretty clean, the only issue I've had is that the cover to the fuel tank is getting soft, but I knew that going in, so I have some projects lined up for this fall and want to see if there is anything else I just do based on the boats age. It was kept on a lift under a roof most of it's life, a one owner boat. I got it at what I consider to be a good price based on it's overall condition so I expect to invest some additional money right off the bat.
This is what I have so far based on all the old threads:
-Lid to the gas tank, cut the caulk and lift this guy out and repair/replace. Is it better to repair or to replace?
-Inspect gas tank once I'm in there.
-Replace all thru hulls, ss are preferred. I do notice some, but not all, show signs of wear from UV exposure.
-Replace both Bilge Pumps, they are 5 years old and that is about where I start losing confidence.
-Replace scuppers and hoses, the starboard side scupper hose is cracked and there is some water coming in around where the white plastic enters the boat, every so slightly.
-Seacocks, both don't seem to work, the PO used the washdown or the livewell very little and I suspect they should just be replaced
-The engine is a 200 SWS II and has 120ish compression in all cylinders and runs to run great for a 19 year old motor. Loaded down with 7 people, fuel and coolers I cruise at 26kt and 4100 rpm. It seems as though I could do better, perhaps no. The prop is original as far as I know, we did 36kt at WOT with 3 people and full tank of gas during the sea trial.
-The boat does not have trim tabs.
-The boat does have a hard top, seems to be in great shape.
I keep the boat on the South River in Edgewater, MD so if I get in over my head on some of these projects i'd like the lead on any good service center outside of my marina. Driveable by boat, I don't have a trailer.