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    '85 Offshore without Trim tabs?

    As a newbie, I really appreciate all the input. I talk to friends who are avid fisherman but none of them own Grady's. It's helps to get the word from those that have been there before. I've been looking for a long time at a lot of different manufacturers. Reading the forums help. From what I...
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    '85 Offshore without Trim tabs?

    It is a tough decision. Both boats are nearly the same price. The '85 was repowered in 2004 with a Yamaha 225 4-stroke and has only 17 hours on it. Warranty good through August 2009. New hydraulic steering installed at the same time. The hull is in mint condition. Electronics replaced in...
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    '85 Offshore without Trim tabs?

    Thanks for the good advice catch.
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    '85 Offshore without Trim tabs?

    Firsttimer here. I am very close to making the leap. I have narrowed it down to a 1985 Offshore in great shape or a mint 2000 Seafarer 226 w/original Yam 200 efi 2-stroke. Does anyone know if Grady White sold the Offshore 240 in 1985 without trim tabs? The transom was replaced when the boat was...