After selling my 96 Seafarer228 3 years ago, I'm back with a 2001 Gulfstream and very excited. Very low hours, and the hull never sat in the water over night. A few questions.
- Rocket launchers - I've seen a few posts here. The dealer(who is very fair) quoted me about $650 pre install. I see them out there for $300-400, and they look like they are good quality. Any suggestions for a good fit on Gulfstream? I'm generally shy of doing any modifications myself, but this looks easy.
- Head - I have a porta potty, which I hate dealing with. I read that some owners have upgraded to a macerator and pump out. The dealer indicated that this can be difficult, if at all. Any suggestions, costs, or guidance?
- Handling - My 228 had a 225Yama 2 stroke carb. Good, solid, and slightly over powered. 232 has Yami 250 Salt 2, OX66, which I assume is slightly under powered. I have read some comments about optimal speed for fuel(37RPM), but dealer said its happiest around 41RPM, which should give me 26MPH vs 31 for 229. I'm also hoping its not more difficult to dock, but the extended bracket always makes it a challenge. Any other notable handling differences I should know? My first trip will be 80 miles in LI Sound(Niantic - Stamford), but weather looks like 2 footers or less.
I'll have more questions, but any responses or guidance appreciated.
tks
Rob
- Rocket launchers - I've seen a few posts here. The dealer(who is very fair) quoted me about $650 pre install. I see them out there for $300-400, and they look like they are good quality. Any suggestions for a good fit on Gulfstream? I'm generally shy of doing any modifications myself, but this looks easy.
- Head - I have a porta potty, which I hate dealing with. I read that some owners have upgraded to a macerator and pump out. The dealer indicated that this can be difficult, if at all. Any suggestions, costs, or guidance?
- Handling - My 228 had a 225Yama 2 stroke carb. Good, solid, and slightly over powered. 232 has Yami 250 Salt 2, OX66, which I assume is slightly under powered. I have read some comments about optimal speed for fuel(37RPM), but dealer said its happiest around 41RPM, which should give me 26MPH vs 31 for 229. I'm also hoping its not more difficult to dock, but the extended bracket always makes it a challenge. Any other notable handling differences I should know? My first trip will be 80 miles in LI Sound(Niantic - Stamford), but weather looks like 2 footers or less.
I'll have more questions, but any responses or guidance appreciated.
tks
Rob