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Looks like the only west coast GW club is in WA. That would be my 1st place to try, but it isn't exactly close. I've not seen any WC GW DC owners on the forum. Only walk arounds and CCs. Are there no WC GW dealers? In these parts, dealers are still friendly to used owners - service and...

While transom fixes suck, it's way cheaper than a new boat. Looks fantastic. On another note, are engines on that model typically that low, or are you chasing a performance problem?

Yes they are. An IC engine is a complex air pump. Air will flow better through the engine at specific rpms based on a lot of factors. In this case the f350 is able to make similar power at a lower rpm than the f300 = less go juice. Some could argue semantics all day, but this is the Cliff's...

If you zoom in close enough, I think it says "*Just kidding!"

From my personal experience, the 270 will do well with 2-3s, but you need the engines tucked in and the tabs down at 25 mph or less. I have no experience with the 232. I've never seen it advertised, but think some of the GW sv2 hulls had been quietly modified in the early 2000s. I had a 248...

That makes more sense. :) I was wondering if I had missed something. We've all been there. With 10k+ posts, you're bound to have one go sideways once in a while!

I think you are the 1st person that I have ever heard make this comment. :) You must have some very well maintained mechanical controls. My experience was very different. I'm 100% in the digital camp. Also, what maintenance is there for Yamaha digital? My Zukes require a little spray lube and a...

Maintenance will be virtual zero. Resale would likely be a little better but tough to quantify. If I had a used boat, was budget driven, and repowering with a single, it would be mechanical. However, if you are already looking to drop big coin on a new boat, the difference in cost overall is...

I watched the rebuild last week. The original rebuild was criminally poor. The 2nd is ridiculous overkill IMO. I would say Grady's choice to poorly seal a transom is haunting them, but obviously it isn't hurting their new sales much.

Without more info, I'll take a guess. You are looking at an older model that was designed for 2 strokes, or someone repowered with a different brand or HP engine that is too heavy. I wouldn't buy a boat that sits with scuppers under water. It's a sinker waiting to happen.

Glad you got yours fixed. Please share photos to help others in the future.

If all of the above doesn't help, check your engine alignment.

3.3 are the top engines. 4.2 at the bottom. Typo :)

My guess is it is typo in the add. The 3.3 hasn't been made in a long time. I wouldn't buy a 218 with a 3.3 due to the weight alone. The 218 was designed for the lighter 4.2. Serviceability will be better on the 4.2 also. I wouldn't pay the Yamaha mark up for digital on a single engine set-up...

Bigger in what way? I'm 6'1". I can stand up in the 270 with room to spare. I can lay down on the berth and just fit. Otherwise it is cramped unless you are 5'7" and under 170 lbs. I have not been a 265, but the added beam appears to provide more room below deck. Layout opinion is certainly...