Recent content by Mustang65fbk

Is the issue with your current motor just the powerhead? They have used or even remanufactured powerhead's on eBay and elsewhere. Might consider going with a remanufactured one, run it for a season or two and then sell? Or as mentioned before, you could always fix up and sell off what you've...

I could be wrong, but it sounds like you're a bit hesitant on repowering as well as potentially not sure how long you'll keep the boat at this point? If you're not going to hold onto the boat for another say 10 years or so, then I don't think the repower option will be your best/cheapest option...

$58k seems rather insane. You can find those outboards elsewhere throughout the country for less than $15k a piece. There's a place in El Cajon, CA called Sunset Marine that has the motors for sale for $23k a piece. Not sure if that's an option for you or how close it would be, but $46k for the...

I think my first choice would also be Suzuki and then second would be Mercury. The Suzuki DF200AP with the drive by wire shifting would likely be my choice, if I was in your shoes. They have the drive by wire controls, they come with a standard 5 year warranty along with the Mercury... as...

I'd also look at Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, etc... as I imagine a lot of parents probably still have a bunch of that stuff just sitting in their garage and they're looking to get rid of it.

Not sure if you're going the stock route or not, but it looks like in the picture you attached, as well as the one I'll link below that it's not just a standard rod holder that they use. If you zoom in on the picture that I've linked below, you can see that there's a flip top to the holder. I...

I'm guessing this is probably the one you're referring to in Delaware... https://www.boattrader.com/boat/2012-grady-white-canyon-271-9975315/

There are a couple dozen on Boat Trader that are currently for sale, as well as elsewhere. Did you have a specific set of years, price range, budget or anything else in mind to narrow the search down a bit?

$25k? That seems extremely low. Google says that the MSRP for the Honda BF350 is around $35k.

When you say "needs the exhaust system upgrade" I'm assuming you mean that the motor has the dry exhaust corrosion issue? If so, why not just repair what you've got, especially if the parts are available to do so? I believe the kit itself is around $600 and then labor I've heard can be anywhere...

Congrats! Post a few pictures when you get the chance!

I used to be on the Vintage Mustang forums and it would happen on there all the time. Most of which I think was because at the bottom of one thread, it would have a "Similar Thread" section where it would be threads of essentially the same topic. People would click on those links and not realize...

Dang... reviving a 17+ year old thread...

If the one dude with the 258 is near you, maybe reach out to him and see if he would be willing to take you out for a ride on his boat? I've also got a 228 Seafarer and have no complaints with the boat. That being said, I'm trolling for salmon and checking crab pots in the Puget Sound, which is...

Happy Thanksgiving fellas, safe travels, enjoy the time spent with family/friends, God bless!