228 with the 225 transom layout?

[GWcpa]

Any thoughts on why Grady uses a different stern seating/livewell/fishbox layout on the 228 vs the 225?

I realize the 225 does not have the under helm seat fish box, but I much prefer the flip down bench with the livewell and fishbox in the transom cap. A large cooler in front of the retracted bench would be a nice fishing alternative to the under helm seat fish box.

If anything I think the 225 layout is more fish friendly with the seat down and the transom fish box. The cockpit is really opens up and you have a flat transom to lean against instead of the seats at knee level.

Has Grady White ever commented on this possibilities at any group events?

 

[Parthery]

Heard through the grapevine that this exact change is coming in 2010...

My source is pretty good too....apparently this has been one of the most requested updates to the 228...

 

[GWcpa]

I should have known that you would have the scoop on this.

I think it would be a great change.

 

[wahoo33417]

I have never owned one, but I really like the transom layout of the 228: a livewell on the center line and at least some ability to lean out to work a fish around the engine. Consistent with that, I like the transom of the previous generation 306 more than the new version. Guess I'm gettin' old.

I think my 258 may become the last Grady transom that I really like: fairly narrow with some rodholders built in. Okay, I'm sounding like my father now ...

Rob