What is the significance/Pro's/ Con's of the Seav2 Hull. How does this hull contrast from the previous ones in the early 90's and 80's? I am looking at a 94 209 escape I assume its seav2.
SeaV2 Hull
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1. What year did Grady White start building the SV2 Hull?
The SeaV2 hull design was implemented on Grady-White boats in the following sizes and years:
28 ft............1989
26 ft............1991
22-25 ft.......1992
208-209......1993
192.............1994
180.............1998
2. What is the Sea V2 hull?
A Continuously Variable Vee Means Soft and Stable
A SeaV2 hull design has no two places on the keel where the deadrise is the same. The vee continuously sharpens from the transom to the bow stem. A SeaV2 hull design with 20 degrees of deadrise at the transom will have around 30 degrees amidships--more than even the most radical older deep vee designs. The deeper vee forward means a softer ride at sea. Less vee at the transom coupled with wide chines provide stability at rest and when trolling.
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The SeaV2 hull design was implemented on Grady-White boats in the following sizes and years:
28 ft............1989
26 ft............1991
22-25 ft.......1992
208-209......1993
192.............1994
180.............1998
2. What is the Sea V2 hull?
A Continuously Variable Vee Means Soft and Stable
A SeaV2 hull design has no two places on the keel where the deadrise is the same. The vee continuously sharpens from the transom to the bow stem. A SeaV2 hull design with 20 degrees of deadrise at the transom will have around 30 degrees amidships--more than even the most radical older deep vee designs. The deeper vee forward means a softer ride at sea. Less vee at the transom coupled with wide chines provide stability at rest and when trolling.
http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7290
Would an 88 gulfstream still have a 20 degree transom deadrise? And steeper deadrise at the bow? Do the late 80s gulfs still provide a dry ride?
Thanks. I have been looking at Gulfs for awhile, I love the amount of fishing space but it's going to have to be 20+ years old to be in my price range!
My friend insists that I wait a year, he feels confident the recession will help boat prices. I'm not sure either way, thankfully I have a trusty vessel for now. I am still shopping hard !
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As mentioned above, the SeaV2 hull came out for the 232 Gulfstream in 1992, which is well in your 20+ year range. I’d buy a 1998 and newer because of the newer body style as well as 1997 and newer boats have a product called Greenwood XL in them as opposed to your standard marine grade plywood. Which is supposed to be better at resisting rot. I posted a 2000 GW 232 Gulfstream in the for sale section of the forum here with older twin 2 stroke power on it. Might check it out, and no it’s not my boat or anything.
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2000 Grady White 232 Gulfstream for sale - $27.5k
Not mine, just passing it along to those who might be interested. With a bit of elbow grease, some detailing and so forth, this could be a steal if everything checks out and you don't mind 2 stroke power. Good luck! https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2000-grady-white-232-gulfstream-8610965/
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If you live in a seasonal boating area, there are times that are better then others. Now is not one of them. In general the best time to look is the time when folks have to decide if they are going to pay for off season storage as well as end of season maintenance and pre season prep like bottom painting. In other words, the better time to look for a deal is when you think it is a waste to buy a boat since you won't be able tp use it till the next season
The best thing you can do is get educated on what you want and what sellers are asking.