First Time Grady Owner - 2001 268 Islander

[djohnson52]

Just closed the deal on my first Grady White!!! 2001 268 Islander with twin 150hp Yamaha HPDI's. I am just looking for any opinions, advice, helpful hints in regards to possible trouble items to keep my eyes on and anything else you want to add. Thanks!

 

[ocnslr]

Congrats on the new boat. Islanders are great boats, and you have a nice power package on there.

Make sure the fuel currently in the boat is fresh, with no phase separation. If in doubt, either stock up on fuel/water separator canisters, or get rid of the fuel. One member of our Grady-White club bought a used 222 a few years ago and it was loaded with bad fuel - cost him a lot after he fouled the engine.

May she always bring you home safely, with full fish boxes.

Brian

P.S. See if there is a Grady-White Owners Club in your area.

 

[djohnson52]

Brian, Thanks for the advice, I will definitely look into that. Off hand, I believe the only old fuel was leftover in the auxilary tank from the fall of 2012. It was valvetech fuel and I believe the owner said it was treated as well. The main tank was filled completely this spring when the boat was launched. It looks like I am coming away with approximately 150 gallons or so as the previous owner only took it out a couple times this year.

I looked for some Grady White clubs and the closest one is in Massachusetts, nothing local here in Rhode Island.

I know you have 2006 yamaha's so the comparison may be a little off from my 2001's, but any idea what your GPH is? The previous owner claimed 6-8 GPH per motor, of course, dependent on the conditions. Thanks!

 

[ocnslr]

I can run at 6-8 GPH, but usually a bit above that at the speed we cruise. But the real measure is MPG or, as I use, NMPG. Speed in knots divided by gallons per hour.

When heavy, we can get 1-6-1.7nmpg cruising. Wot is 36kts @ 28+ GPH.

 

[djohnson52]

That is what I noticed with mpg/nmpg in the limited use so far with this boat. Work and weather are not cooperating since this purchase went through. Hopefully that will change quickly.

Thanks again.