Recent content by NHAngler

Regarding that one, there are several things that don't work for me personally including most of what you mentioned. 700 hours would certainly not concern me at all for 17+ year old boat. I am targeting a F200 inline 4 due to the weight / performance for that hull. I sea trialed a 2009 208 with...

In case my wife is monitoring these forums, my budget is very limited and I need to prioritize her shoe money first. ;) I honestly don't have a budget. Rather, it needs to fit what I'm looking for and be a fair price. The range seems to be 35-55K with some big differences in what pops up...

Thanks. Yes, I think the issue is that there are not a lot of Grady options before weight and cost go up too much and IME, your are more likely to find bottom paint on bigger boats, at least in the Northeast. Otherwise, I’d love a 257. My truck and wallet are just not ready though. The 222...

Thanks. Yes, I saw that one and was interested, until I saw mention of “new bottom paint not seen in pictures”. If it were priced better, I would be willing to overlook it having bottom paint. I can see this being of value to the right buyer, but not for me.

I’m still looking. If you have a 209 that you are considering selling, please let me know. Again, I’d prefer a 2016-2017 or even 2011-2017. I would even consider any year depending on the overall condition and outboard.

Thanks. Yes, I’ve been looking on BT as well as other sites, Craigslist, and even Facebook marketplace (even though I am banned).

I’m still looking for the right 209.

I have a friend that repowered his non-Grady walk around from a 200 Yamaha to a 200 Suzuki and took a few props before he found the right one. The dealer that installed (and recommended the prop) screwed up pretty bad and he could not even get up on plane. From what I r remember, Suzukis are...

Email Grady white. They will send you what you need to know for a perfect fit.

Happy New Year (bump) I'm still looking. The ideal boat is 2016-2017 209 with T-Top and bench-seat livewell, 200 HP Yamaha, and no bottom paint. Open to travel up to 1k+ miles from the northeast. Would certainly entertain anything from 2011-2017 but would still prefer a 200 and no bottom...

Ethanol can separate the inner lining of a fuel line and as mentioned it can stop or restrict fuel. It can also add debris as well. That sand might actually be shredded particulate from the line. If you did not mention the sand, I would say you have water in your fuel or that the primer bulb...

Thanks everyone. I’m kind of focussed on getting something with the 2011-2017 layout. There is a 2016 2 hours from me listed through a dealer (brokered) but is bottom painted and only has a 150. I attempted to go look at it at the dealer and when I leaned it was brokered and another hour away.

They are worth it. I researched the heck out of this subject before buying Endurance. I went from a load c to d but also from Goodyear Marathons (aka: marabombs) to the Endurance. From my research at the time, the Endurance was the only trailer tire made in the US. All that said, match the...

I'm located in the northeast but will travel for the right boat. I prefer something w/o bottom paint as I will be trailering.

I am looking to move up to a bigger / newer center console. I have a few brands on the list but based on my experience, I will likely stick with a Grady White. I have had my heart set on a 209 or 222 with a warm thought of moving to even a 230 or even a 257 (within 10 years old). Dealers have...