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I don’t recall what the prop size was. I used PropGods for sizing but due to not having it in within the time I wanted I went with through prop depot. It was the powertech OFS4. It’s $670.

I’ve had a 1999 208 with 175 Yamaha 2 stroke, 2004 226 with HPDI 200 and 2005 228 with Yamaha 250 fourstroke. IMO the 228 is hands down the best option for fishing, ride, max hp, and overall room in back and cabin. I had a 3 blade on the 228 and went to a 4 blade and it was unreal. I highly...

I’ve been on this one. Chad keeps his GW looking like it came off the showroom floor. GLWS. Hope you don’t regret it!

I appreciate all the feedback. By looking at the boat and its condition the boat was definitely not left in the water when not used but most likely kept on a covered lift. Absolutely no sun fading and bottom of boat is clean w/o bottom paint. Thanks again

I was told there were new seals out on and hydraulic fluid because the outboard would not lift a year ago. No receipts or work order because owner did it himself. Little sketchy IMO. The rest of the boat is super clean and absolutely no sign of corrosion anywhere including fittings and wiring in...

Current pic of just one of the anodes. Not sure what the others look like.

Another view of it.

I’m looking at a 2013 GW with a Yamaha 300 fourstroke. Has 175 hours on it and boat is extremely clean. Only issue I see is corrosion on lift pump. Seems excessive. Any thoughts?

Thanks for all the responses. Good information!

Mustang, Yes I did end up selling my 228 last year. Loved the boat but and 250hp it had but didn’t like not having to keep it under a cover. I like to keep my boat in my garage when I’m not using and the hard top and length were just a bit too high and long. I really loved my previous GW to the...

What’s the thoughts on a 2008 GW with only 8 hours on the hull and Yamaha 200 four stroke. Unfortunately it sounds like the owner ram into some health issues and hasn’t been run for 4 years. Sounds like it was hardly used at all. It’s Been in a garage. This is a freshwater used boat. What issues...

I had someone fabricate a bar for me for the 226 and it worked with no issues. I’ll see if I can find a pic. As far as a 228 I highly recommend auto pilot! I had a Garmin TR1-gold. That too worked even better!

I had a 208 w/o tabs and when I put them on I notice a world of difference. Glad I did and it wasn’t difficult. I have a buddy with zipwake tabs and he swears they are the next best thing. He also had a 208 with hydraulic trim tabs. I’m in the market and I will say I will never own a boat w/o...

I’m looking at a 215 GW freedom and I would use it for fishing and family fun. Has anyone seen a 9.9 kicker on the 215? I searched and have had no luck finding anyone who mounted one. I have seen some with front electric trolling motors but that is not my preferred option.

I believe that would be a 223 with the jump seats but could be wrong. You don’t get the head with the tournament with the rear jump seats. They do make the 225 freedom/tournamant without the lounger. They are rare but out there. That’s my preferred set up. The back seat that folds down can also...