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I had a color Lowrance GPS/fish finder combo. It was great size for the electronic box on my 2008 228. The fish finder worked great. I primarily used it for striper and bluefish fishing. The gps map was great too with zero issues. My radar was a separate Furuno product. it was relatively...

At 30 miles offshore, we would routinely shut the engines down.

Thank you all for the advice. My plan is to be docked in Portsmouth RI as well with the name Great Escape II. Looking forward to learning the area and finding the local bait shops, and anchorages spots with the family. Do fisherman with similar boats to a marlin go from Montauk to the Hudson...

I was considering refueling at Block but I thought it might be too early in the trip. I was also considering stopping at Mntk LI but I wasn't sure how easy it was to get in and out and how much extra time it would add.

Thanks again for all the great feedback. This will be my first year fishing RI and having the Marlin. I plan to make some shorter trips before attempting the run and spend some time running it. I have fished for BFT off of Mass about 30 miles or so out on a 22 foot boat regularly the past...

Thanks for the feedback!

Hi Everyone, I was planning to take a Grady Marlin, with F225s, from Newport RI to either Block Canyon or Atlantis canyon.( weather permitting) this late summer or fall. My understanding is that this is about a 100 mile run. I would plan to spend the night trolling and drifting , then...

Great Escape Jeff 2008 Grady White Seafarer. Massachusetts

Thanks for the reply. It sounds like you have no problem making it all work with the space available. Thanks!

Hi all, Can anyone share thier experience trolling squid bars behind a Grady Gulfstream? Especially clearing the lines when a BFT or other game fish is on. We tend to troll seven lines with primarily squid bars on five of the lines. My concern would be too tight for space. I am sure...

Thank you for the great replies. The boat would be a step up for me in many ways and I wanted to make sure there wasn't some big expense, other than possible engine issues that i should be considering down the road if I hang on to it foe ten years or so.

Hi I was considering upgrading to an 2004-2006 Grady Sailfish or Marlin with a four stroke engines. I live in New England and would put 100 to 200 hours a year on it. I would try to find a boat with AC I would plan to keep it ten years or so( at least that is what I am telling myself)...

I have a 228 with a Hard Top. I added Taco grand slam outriggers to the roof, radar, two 90 degree swivel rod holders in the gunnels as well as an autopilot. The auto pilot and outriggers are a lot of fun. The poles are telescoping so they are tucked away when they need to be. You can set it...

Thanks for the input Brian, Jeff

Hey guys, Greate site. i always appreciated all the information I gained from this site. I was wondering if anyone put zero degree swivel rod holders on a 228 Seafarer? I am concern that i won't be able to replace the angled rod holders with the straight due to the orignal cut. The reason for...