Recent content by bulldog2

FSH, A nice little trip would be running up to the Manasquan river and beaching and camping at treasure island which is right outside the canal and do the dinner and drinks thing at the Wharfside/Patio Bar.Another more low key option is to run up to silver bay and stay on the boat and pack your...

Tuna man is right on,The path of least resistance would say a narrow beam would have the better head sea ride VS. a wide beam but the Grady brings in other factors,20 Degree deadrise ,sharper entry,Much more weight so i think the head sea ride will still be better on the Grady.As far as all...

The FICHT RAM was the updated version fo the original FICHT motor,This is a very good motor with very good performance.It is a direct injected motor and does not smoke or at least less than a HPDI and it is very efficient.I beleive spark plugs for this motor are insanely expensive.Have it...

I am looking for some info on a 2000 type model rigged with a 300 zuke,I know at least 1 guy on here has and posted some good info but I would like to hear some long term results and Stuff like if it was a pain going from 1 motor make to another,Performance gains over previous motor,Weight...

Sal that is a great engine its extremely powerfull and fuel efficient.I have been running a 2000 225 on my Gulfstream and I chose this motor because the numbers for performance and efficiency were better across the board than the 250 OX66 Yam.In those days injectors and carbon were the issues...

I do think the Eagles choked because they always do in the playoffs,Whats there record in the conferance finals 1-4 and in the playoffs the QB literally puked on the field when it was a tight game.Against the Cardinals the QB was throwing behind recievers and at there feet in the first half,In...

Lay some heavy monofilament down before you apply the silicone and leave a small tag piece so you can pull to break the silicone seal the next time you need to service the Generator.Good Luck-Pat L

I think you have it backwards Gradyfish,The more beam the more stable the platform.Yes the wider beams are much less efficient than the narrow boats for 2 reasons,The narrower the boat the easier the water gets pushed aside as the boat moves foward and Grady wide bodies are built with much more...

Pretty much what Kenlahr said,I run a 2000 with a 225 Optimax and I cruise 4600 22-24 Knots 12-13 gph and performance is not disappointing but this hull is at its best with twin 200's.Running at that RPM Contrary to popular opinion does not wear the motor out usually its just the opposite low...

There is a pair of optis on the for sale board that would be nice on your rig.Good Luck-Pat L

As Stated above the Sailfish will handle much better all around big beam for drifting and weight for headsea ride.The Sailfish only has a foot or so loa on the offshore but it feels like its twice the size.I have sharked on both and bthe sailfish with the weight and beam feels nice and solid on...

Jawz,10-4 on the unprotected wood subject,I wasnt saying Grady doesnt have there issues we all know they do.I was merely saying that just about every production boat will have its quirks &the few I brought up about Parker are completly true.I dont want too come off as a hater of Parker because...

I like the Parker boats as I spent alot of time on a tricked out 98 pilot house and some time on a smaller walkaround.The fact that you do your own custom work on these boats is great but with the Grady its all there.The overbuilt gets way overdone on these boats because if you spend enough time...

I might venture to say that it could have been under water.The bilge looks terrible the cushions are not original i dont know somethins not right.Great Hull though and would make a good project.I had a 93 Adventurer that I still see around which is kept in a slip 24/7 in Point Pleasant and it...

I have a 2000 Gulfstream with a 9.9 1999 Merc Bigfoot,The powerhead is built by Yamaha.It pushes the boat about 7 Knots max.If its not real windy you can steer the boat from the helm with the main motor acting as a rudder.Overall I would say its okay although I never liked the way the motor ran...