I have have an offer accepted on a 1995 Spirit 175 CC with a circa 1995 115 hp Johnson Oceanrunner, which I believe was factory rigged by GW. The seller is the second owner. The boat appears to be in great shape and has always been maintained from the selling dealer in Seattle, Jacobsons. The deal is subject to a mechanical inspection which I am currently having done. The seller doesn't want to do a sea trial, so I am going on faith a bit here.
Can anyone provide me with thoughts on this boat, or the older two stroke power, as far as handling, performance, etc. I plan to use the boat for protected waters (e.g. Puget Sound) or larger lakes fishing and some limited family boating with my young family.
Also, what would be a recommended kicker size? I figure 6 hp or 8 hp should be fine.
I have read many posts on this site in the past few days and have found them very informative. This is my first Grady though, and have alot to learn.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Can anyone provide me with thoughts on this boat, or the older two stroke power, as far as handling, performance, etc. I plan to use the boat for protected waters (e.g. Puget Sound) or larger lakes fishing and some limited family boating with my young family.
Also, what would be a recommended kicker size? I figure 6 hp or 8 hp should be fine.
I have read many posts on this site in the past few days and have found them very informative. This is my first Grady though, and have alot to learn.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.