Recent content by TransFueler

Thanks for all the info, guys. I do appreciate it. After looking at a few Grady's, I decided to go with a Shamrock Mackinaw 27. Keep enjoying your terrific boats, see you on the water...

Bob Duncan. Very straightforward guy. rrduncan3@gmail.com

Wow, this does seem to be a real issue. Slicing off the transom and gluing a new one on just seems a bit excessive for expected maintenance...

Bob Duncan, Wareham MA

Sounds good! I wondered how 150's would do on it.

You're a dedicated owner, Bob... $6k for the transom, what, $28k for the motors? I realize that when you already own the boat, it makes some sense to do that.

In the bilge. Inside the transom area. By the batteries.

Had the survey conducted on Monday, at the dealer in Wareham, MA. Ten minutes into it, the surveyor (40+ years experience) called to say he had bad news, and thought I might want to cancel the rest of the survey. He explained that he used two high quality, reliable water detection instruments...

Survey scheduled... :)

Good point. I'll have them line someone up.

Are you saying the dealer should provide a survey?

Trying to negotiate a deal, seller is stuck on price... As mentioned; motors have 1,600 hours, minimal electronics, and the boat is on the opposite coast. Surveyors all seem to be booked up too. What to do...

Great Grady Greetings, guys... Adding to our micro-fleet, and strongly considering a 2004 270 Islander. Twin 2004 Yamaha F225's (1600 hours), old electronics. Opinions & advice on this model? Looks like it would be a good boat to fish and cruise the Puget Sound & San Juan Islands...

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