Recent content by NorthShore_MA

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    Grady 265 Express - Massachusetts

    Hey Guys, Looking to see if anyone in Massachusetts is on here who has, or knows of a Grady 265 express that I could take a look at? I'm shopping a few of them that are not local to me and want to crawl all over one before I make the full days drive to check out a few that are currently on...
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    265 X - Seakeeper Ride

    I agree on not spending the $$$ for an actual sea keeper. My comments/question was about the seakeeper ride trim tab system. Different animal. Regarding the tab installation the tabs would get removed and the pockets would need to be closed in. Not a terribly difficult modification. Still...
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    265 X - Seakeeper Ride

    Good stuff! Thanks for the quick replies. On a different note. - how have the transom and stringers held up on these 2000-2005 year models? I would plan on a tank replacement but wasn't sure on the stringer/transom integrity after 20+ years (I'm assuming they are both made of wood, correct?)...
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    265 X - Seakeeper Ride

    Hey Guys - potentially looking into moving from a center console over to a 265 express in the next year or so. I've read all of the posts (from various boating forums) about the handling characteristics of the 265 so I get the bow steer, trim angle, minimal tab, etc. Considering trim tab...