Propeller Grady White 228

[Danel]

What is the correct propeller for my 2005 grady white 228 with yamaha 300?
It is for use in the open sea

 

[Bloodweiser]

Whatcha got now ?

 

[Holokai]

Call Ken Reeves at Prop Gods and he will get you dialed in. (941) 735-5808

He’ll likely recommend a PowerTech LFS4 or OFS4 depending on your application. Budget around $520 for it shipped.

 

[wrxhoon]

2005 model 228 was only rated 250 hp max . 300 Max came at about 2011-2012 the same time as they replaced the F/G swim platform with aluminum. In any case you should use either a 17",18 or even 19" depending on load and use.
I spin a Yamaha saltwater series 17" on my boat with 4.2 lt 250 hp and it is about right for offshore fishing, full tank, gear and 3-4 anglers.
Assuming you have a hardtop, as I have one too.

 

[Danel]

Thanks for the answers
I am a new owner of a seafarer 228 year 2005
I am from the Basque country north of Spain (Cantabrian Sea)
Now I am certifying the boat and I have told them to put a maximum 300hp motorization
Although it is from the year 2005, can you put 300hp?
If you have a rigid ceiling

 

[Danel]

Here are some photos

 

[Danel]

another photo

 

[Danel]

Does anyone know what those little motors are that have one aft on each side?

 

[Danel]

The engine is a Yamaha 225
I would like to install a new engine to start from scratch
Does anyone know if a 300hp could be installed on this 2005 model?

 

[Danel]

sorry for my english i do what i can

 

[DennisG01]

Your English is fine - no worries!

Those two little motors look like trolling motors. It's actually a pretty ingenious little design with the Lencos set up to lower them. I suspect that somewhere on the dash will be buttons to lower/raise them and then some type of control for speed. If they're individually adjustable for speed, you could use them sort of like a stern thruster, to an extent.

That 225 looks really clean - at least from the pictures of the bracket - which is usually what shows problems first as it's always in the water. It appears this boat was never left in the water for any amount of time. If the 225 is in good shape, I wouldn't spend any money on a new engine - that's PLENTY of engine for a 22' boat. Really, that's more than enough engine. I have a 250HP on my 24' and even that is more than enough. Having the engine on a bracket helps with performance, as well.

Seriously, I'd go out and run the boat the way it is for a while before you spend money that you probably don't have to. You can always re-power down the road if you feel the need. But chances are you're going to be very happy with the way it is.

 

[Danel]

thank you very much Dennis
The boat is in Spain but I have not taken it yet, in a couple of weeks I will have it
Never been in the water because of what the owner told me
The motor has approximately 500h
The fishing that I do is usually 20 nautical miles from the coast, (generally tuna)
I want to put a new motor because if this is good I will sell it at a good price and with the new one I would forget about 10 years of problems and also for safety.
Those two little motors are connected to the gps?
Will they be to drift?
When I have the boat I will have to find out, but if it serves to make drifts it will be a jigging bomb.

 

[Danel]

I have also read here that with propellers of four blades sails better on the high seas
I don't care if I lose a little bit of speed
Gasoline consumption with respect to three or four blades how will it be?

 

[wrxhoon]

thank you very much Dennis
The boat is in Spain but I have not taken it yet, in a couple of weeks I will have it
Never been in the water because of what the owner told me
The motor has approximately 500h
The fishing that I do is usually 20 nautical miles from the coast, (generally tuna)
I want to put a new motor because if this is good I will sell it at a good price and with the new one I would forget about 10 years of problems and also for safety.
Those two little motors are connected to the gps?
Will they be to drift?
When I have the boat I will have to find out, but if it serves to make drifts it will be a jigging bomb.

I can understand the reason you want to install a new engine, I'm the same I fish offshore mostly off Sydney Australia, up to 30+ miles off shore I chase marlin and tuna. I want to have a reliable engine to get me back as I don't use a kicker these days, they get in the way when fighting big fish , I never want to have an engine older than 10 years. Are you in Bilbao?
Your boat is rated for max 250 hp, newer boats , post 2011 are rated for 300 hp but they have different bracket/swim platform.

Grady-White | Seafarer 228 Walkaround Cabin

Grady-White 228: Seaworthy 22-foot walkaround cabin boat designed for saltwater offshore fishing function and inshore boat fun.

www.gradywhite.com

Check this out , that's your boat. On page 14 you will see the capacity plate , 8 persons and 250 hp. When you get your boat she will have that plate under the helm. If I was you I would fit a new 250 hp, stick with Yamaha if you want to save some Euros. Personally I prefer Mercury but I haven't had any problems with my Yamaha.

https://gradywhite.blob.core.windows.net/media/5339/2005-226_228.pdf

Good luck with your new boat , you will love it for offshore fishing , the best 22 footer anywhere in my opinion , I'm on my second 228.

 

[wrxhoon]

Those two little motors look like trolling motors. It's actually a pretty ingenious little design with the Lencos set up to lower them.

I agree , I never seen anything like that before, KY take note.

 

[Danel]

Thanks Wrxhoon
I am from a coastal town (Mutriku) that is between San Sebastian and Bilbao
I also first of all want security 30 miles from the coast
With the 250hp what is the minimum glide speed?
At what cruise speed are you going? (Kts)
What propeller do you have with three blades or four?
What average consumption do you get on a fishing trip?
Thank you all for your collaboration

 

[wrxhoon]

Thanks Wrxhoon
I am from a coastal town (Mutriku) that is between San Sebastian and Bilbao
I also first of all want security 30 miles from the coast
With the 250hp what is the minimum glide speed?
At what cruise speed are you going? (Kts)
What propeller do you have with three blades or four?
What average consumption do you get on a fishing trip?
Thank you all for your collaboration

I am from a coastal town (Mutriku) that is between San Sebastian and Bilbao
Ah not far .
I also first of all want security 30 miles from the coast
A new engine would give you that.
With the 250hp what is the minimum glide speed?
If you mean minimum speed to get on the plane, about 14 knts
At what cruise speed are you going? (Kts)
I cruise at 30+ knts weather permitting
What propeller do you have with three blades or four?
I have Yamaha saltwater II , 17" pitch
What average consumption do you get on a fishing trip?
That depends on a lot of things but as a guide 0.6 knt per lt. Pacific of Sydney can get very rough.

 

[Ky Grady]

I agree , I never seen anything like that before, KY take note.

Yep, I've seen them. I run a single EM-80 on the anti- cav plate.

 

[wrxhoon]

Yep, I've seen them. I run a single EM-80 on the anti- cav plate.

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I knew you had one, hence my comment . I meant I never seen them hooked up with Lenco actuators .

 

[trapper]

That little minn coda prop must free well into orbit when running the Yamaha at 30 knots. Do you get any kind of a rooster tail ?