Recent content by rcrudder

It cost me a little north of 1,000.00 to have the plastic plug replaced on my Gil bracket. I have a 228G. Granted the marina spent a lot of time cleaning out the inside. My best advice is to never never remove that drain plug unless you are extremely competent and suspect that it may be leaking.

I use a towel, estimate how much fuel I will need and listen for the gurgle in the spout.

I have 99 228G. I started noticing small amounts of water dribbling from the drain plug hole when it was pulled after each use and the boat on the forklift. It was never much or the same amount. Sometimes a half pint or so or none whether calm or sloppy seas. During the yearly maintenance this...

My 228G with 4 aboard and full fuel and ice at 3800 cruises at 21 to 23 knots. I do have a hard top. This cost me about 500 RPMs to maintain the same speed. The top was well worth it. I have a 200 hpdi Yammy.

Can you tilt the boat. . .I mean really tilt it? Could that allow it to slide to the sump in the stern?

rcrudder Bob 1999 228-G 1999 200HP HPDI

My 228-G is in storage at the marina about 85 miles from here so I can't just run out and get a measurment. However, I can tell you that with me standing at 6' 1" in the center, I have about 12 inches clearence. The top measures 6' fore and aft and 5' port to starboard. (Within an inch...

Wonderful job. . .I concure with the comment about doing all this with a young family. Safe boating!

I wanted to reply with a bit of wisdom from "been there, done that", but after reading all the replys, I feel the need to call that old girl who met me at the door with papers over 40 years ago and tell her thank you! Now what was her name and where does she live. . .aw forget it. It is just...

Get a survey. . . best advice. I have a 228G. The only complaint that I have is that this boat with the motor on the bracket has a mind of its own when backing down. No, I am not new to boating. Some owners of this model advocate using a lot of up tilt. I now tilt the motor up when backing. I...

When is it? And, do they have a website?

If you have time keep us advised on how you get it done. Thanks Bob

The simple answer from me is No. However, bayrat, it probably should be done. I have a 228G and think that I can reach the ball valve from the starboard hatch on the transom. I will look next time I am on the boat. Sorry no one has answered your question. Bob

First, I don't know if it will fit. Second, you can make almost anything fit. Having just replaced a bimini with a hardtop, I have learned several things about hardtops. One of the more important and least discussed it the attachment to the boat. It simply is not simple. What may look good...

In a tight I have pulled my 228G with my Honda Ridgeline. I do not recommend it. Yes, it is within the gross weight. When I really want to go somewhere, I use my friend's diesel Ford Excursion. I agree with someone above, no such thing as overkill.