Recent content by Just Chillin

I haven’t decided how I’m going to do the back rests yet. The newer Grady’s have it mounted out towards the gunwale and it swings back out of the way. The other option is two sleeves on the face of the fish boxes or recessed. Won’t know for sure until I can get the boat. Supposed to be...

Thanks Billy. That’s why I bought this boat. Very solid. I’ll be on the Chesapeake Bay fishing and cruising the Kent Island area. My experience is this boat can handle anything that area can dish out. Just need to be able to fish on the weekends no matter the conditions

You’ve been busy. Not sure if I’m going to upgrade the head also. First on the list will be removable back rests for the bow seating…..my wife’s request. Close behind will be adding a second Garmin unit. I fish a lot and want to run two screens. Other than that just the absolute...

Nice. Anything in particular you don’t like. I haven’t taken delivery yet. Hopefully on Tuesday. The only thing I noticed on the limited time I’ve been on her is less storage than I would have liked and the shore power right at the transom door

Looking to chat with someone about their 283 Release

It’s official. She will be on the Chesapeake next week. never heard from anyone that has a 283 release to date

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Not yet. There was a previous survey but that buyers financing fell through. Survey was very good. Only minor items, lights, etc. will have another survey done with the sea trial so I can be there. Will keep you posted

Not sure you will like the full windshield. With polarized glasses the view isn’t clear Hard to explain but it is very evident. Never had the fortune to run a GW with the windshield but I have operated several competitors boats all with the same result

Looking for someone who owns or previously owned this model. I have a contract to purchase one and just doing my due diligence

Hello all! New to this forum and if all goes well with the sea trial I will be the owner of a 283 release. Does anyone out there have this boat that could share some info?