Recent content by Johnyrude200

I use the boat both inland and coastal where there can be strong currents or tidal. Pushing a 25-ft boat that weighs 5,000lbs, a 25-60hp motor is the minimum to maintain control of the boat in these conditions and hold headway speed. I've been off shore in 20 foot sea swells, and as we all...

I own a marina that specializes in Evinrude, and can do all the work in house, and it already has twin 150 ETECS, so it simplifies the repower. So I have a unique position to help keep things affordable. I am a 2-stroke guy so my opinion is biased toward that given I work on them full time...

Thanks for the reply. I was reviewing the original owners manual/folder (which was still with the boat) and it says the boat is rated for 400hp. HOWEVER, the sales brochure says 350hp. I haven't seen this boat anywhere else listed with more than 250hp or twin 150's, and figured that was...

After several months I just purchased a 1996 Voyager. The boat is in all original condition with usual wear and will be getting a full rehab and new lease on life. 2 Questions: 1. The cuddy skylight window is broken on this boat (smashed). Any recommendations for a replacement, or should I...

Mustang, 232 grady is just a troll and karen, with the intellect of a prepubescent school girl. Dont waste your time on him/her. I think you can see were all on your side. Happy NY!

Looking for something with a good original hull, preference for something from the later 90's early 2000's, that still has the cushions & enclosure. Please call 603-two one OH 50 ninety-five. No texts.

Hello all, Earlier last year I posted a thread asking about top speeds for a 22’ tournament, ‘93 model (SV2 hull). I was only able to use the boat 4 times in the fall due to a heavy work schedule. Im running a 200hp ETEC, and mounted it 3 holes up on the grady drive. Initially I had it...

I am fixing up my 3rd Grady, a 1993 22 tournament. The duratrim is weathered and doesnt look good. any recommendations on how to make it look better or replace it?

Thank you for all the replies, for some reason I only received a notification for the very first response so just reading everyone’s helpful comments. I own a 22’ 1986 Seafarer as well (the ‘93 22 tournament is my recent purchase). With that boat I have a 225 OMC mid 90’s motor, propped...

1. If you took ownership of the boat in this condition, which you still have not answered this question - then this is your fault as if it was in fact in this condition you should not have. If the dealer was stringing you along, they are a bad dealer for not be honest. Why did you stay with...

Hello, i recently acquired one of these boats and am doing a full rehab and repower. I will be putting either a 200 or 225hp OMC outboard on it, this model has the grady drive set back. What speeds have folks seen with similiar setups? The boat wont be in the water for another 6 months, so...

Well yeah, of course plywood will rot. My question was if other folks have seen this same issue on this model boat from this era. I was just shocked to see they didn't even bother to glass over the subfloor and was surprised at such a poor design given the quality of these boats in general...

Its been almost 3 yrs since I bought the boat and ended up being a big score. Hull is in very good condition and after doing all the cosmetic stuff and rehabbing the typical wear/tear items it is a weekly driver. Weve put over 1500 water miles on it this season alone. Im working on a 2nd one...

I am rehabbing one of these boats, and recently discovered the floor is totally rotted out underneath the two helm compartments. The port side is the worst, and it looks like the storage compartment at the bow would just allow all water to sit on the floor below it and pool. The starboard side...

I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the boat. Hull seems to check out, I couldnt find anything beyond typical cosmetics going on with it. Boat appears all original, I even found a copy of the owners manual in the cabin area. Trailer is 3 years old but only has 2 bunks and a bow keel...