Recent content by Vic H

Thanks everyone, you have given me a lot to think about. I checked with Uhaul and the F150s they rent can only tow 5,600 lb., so no help there. I just read where Chrysler is coming out with a new diesel Grand Cherokee that can tow over 7,000 lb. BMW is re-designing the X5 for 2014, so maybe...

Currently our boat is in rack storage and that works well for us most of the time, since we primarily use it on the Indian River near our home. Last week we drove to the keys to visit friends and wished we had the boat with us. Since then, I have been researching tow vehicles and trailers. 1...

They probably re-rated it (and maybe other models) to accommodate the new, lighter Yamaha F200XBs which weigh slightly more than the F150. WorldCat did that years ago on some models as lighter, more powerful 4 strokes evolved.

The OP referred to engine weight in kilograms instead of pounds, so he may be from a different country. They may have different laws governing how boats may be rated regarding maximum horsepower. Just a thought.

The performance report on the Grady White web site shows a Freedom 255 with the max F350 tops out at over 51 mph. That is faster than my boat and I only run WOT occasionally for about 30 seconds on the way in, just to "blow it out". Twin Honda 250s would weigh in at over 1200 lbs and might...

Very nice!!! Why did they ever stop making that model?

It is called "duratrim" and Grady began using it instead of teak to reduce boat maintenance. I had it on my 1993 208 and it looked good until I sold the boat 5 years later. The trim on my newer 225 appears to be starboard. Someone on this site may know how to re-fresh duratrim to look new again.

The following link has another discussion on boat and car polishing and waxing. Reading it convinced me to buy the Ultima Paint Guard plus for my boat and car. http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-for ... t-wax.html

When cruising with just a few people, I use a 6-pack cooler and put it inside the fish box. That way it doesn't slide around and is out of the way. For larger groups, the fish box, live well and bow coolers work great. Frozen bait or chum stays in an old playmate cooler designated just for...

I just ordered some Ultima Paint Guard Plus from Autogeek. Users claim it is as good as the best paste waxes with no buffing. Here is a discussion on hit from The Hull Truth: http://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-for ... lcoat.html

Someone from the Whaler (continuous wave) web site recommended storing a spare prop in an old cooler, like an igloo playmate. That also leaves room for prop hardware and a few tools while protecting the prop and things it may bump into.

Congrats and excellent choice on your new boat. Ron and the folks at Tri-State Marine sold us our first Grady, a 208 Adventure at the Washington Boat Show in February of 1993. They were great to deal with. Enjoy, as I know you will.

Re: Online source for fluids (yamalube/ring free/stabil, etc Have any of you compared SIMS prices to DOMO-Online? It is your money.

Re: Online source for fluids (yamalube/ring free/stabil, etc I buy Yamaha Ringfree and Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Conditioner Plus from http://www.domo-online.com. They had the best prices I found and also sell most brands of outboard motor oil.

Couldn't you add a hardtop to your Freedom 225 with additional rod holders? Or add vertical rod holders to the transom on both sides of the stern seat. Trading boats is expensive and you already have one of the best boats made.