Recent content by Sully4755

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    1987 228 Seafarer Aluminum tank and Fuel lines replacement

    93 gallons primary, I believe aux. was 43 or 45 gallons
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    Factory Spec Gas Tank ...

    Patriot Marine built the tank for my 228G this past May. Paul is a great guy and does quality work. He had dimensions just had to tell him make and model. Mine was 93 gallons and his price was 793.00.
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    2002 228G aux fuel tank

    Patriot Marine Fabrication in Forked River NJ made the main tank for my Seafarer. Paul had all the dimensions and tank was a exact fit, Quality work. 93 Gallon tank was $792.00.
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    1988 19 Tournament Gas Tank Replacements

    check Patriot Marine Fabricators in Forked River NJ They made a tank for my Seafarer this past May, 93 Gallon tank was 792.00
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    offshore 24 fuel tank

    I have a 1989 Seafarer and just replaced my original tank. Top looked ok but bottom where it sits on pads was deeply pitted. Paul at Patriot Marine in Forked River NJ made mine, He has all the dimensions just had to tell him the year and model and main or auxillary tank .Took him about 10 days...
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    Gas Tank Replacement

    I used Patriot also Paul is a great guy tank done when he said and best price around
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    Where can I find a 65 Gal. Replacement Gas Tank for 1998 Grady White 20" Overnighter

    I had Patriot Marine Fabricators of Forked River NJ make one for my 1989 Seafarer. Paul knew the exact dimensions. Matter of fact I am going down tomorrow to pick it up.
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    Which antifouling paint type should I use?

    I have a 228 and because of the motor bracket being aluminum I use a copper free bottom paint. I use interlux Pacifica and paint the bottom and bracket. If you can not find copper free bottom paint you have to tape off about 1 inch around the motor bracket and do not paint this area. It is...
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    Looking for a good upholstery shop

    Federal Auto Seat Cover in Brookfield does all the marine upholstery and tops and covers for the marinas on Candlewood Lake.
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    Seafarer v. Overnighter

    Hello JPonHudson, I have a 1989 228G with a 225HP johnson outboard that I use on the Hudson. I dock it at Riverfront Marina in Newburgh April to Oct. I have a hardtop and it is just a great boat. I like outboards over I/O. I sold a SeaRay 250 Sundancer and then bought the Grady. I have taken it...
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    Lower leg stuck.

    I have a 1989 225 and the shift rod has to be removed.
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    Washdown and Live Well

    Hello, I have a Seafarer 228G and the seacock has a rod with a black knob on it about a foot to the left of the Y valve. It is mounted in a L bracket and you pull up on knob to open seacock and push down to close. Mine maybe a little different but maybe the same knob arrangement.
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    87 Seafarer photo or info needed

    I'm sorry, you said fresh water washdown. My 89 does not have fresh water washdown. It has a seacock that you open and uses the ocean or river water for washdown. Sorry for the confusion.
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    87 Seafarer photo or info needed

    I have a 1989 228G and my washdown pump is in the rear port compartment where the oil tank is. I just replaced mine with a Jabsco 4 GPM 60 psi pump from BOE Marine. He has the best price on these pumps. Is is mounted to the front of this compartment. You should see 4 screws from the deck side.
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    228 Trailer

    I have a 1989 228G with a 225 Johnson with a hard top that is on a Venture VATB 7250 aluminum dual axle bunk trailer with surge brakes on front axle. Trailer is 4 years old and it tows great. Bought boat in Tuckerton NJ and towed it to upstate NY and no problems. Trailer is a little overkill for...