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Same with luckydude,,, love my 228.

You can always buddy boat with a friend and venture further out each time. That way you have a backup boat. As long as you know your boat and feel it's running top notch, no reason to fret. If you're not sure of it, then you're not ready to go. Again, EPIRB, handheld VHF, life jackets,,, plan...

Google Earth his address. I've seen empty lots at supposed businesses.

Has said vendor/person been vetted? Is he a real person and not a scam? You need to do due diligence to ensure they are legit. Nowadays scammers are everywhere.

As long as you have the appropriate gear, EPIRB and such,,, get out there and enjoy life. I take my 228 out further than that in the Keys, but I do have all necessary gear to do it.

That tells me the lower or both washers were bad or not tight. If lower was bad, still wouldn't leak out because of suction, no way for air to get in unless it's a combination of factors,,, bad/no washers, drain screws loose, seals bad,, all contributing factors to "completely dry". Along with...

Did you change it or did a service facility change it? Should never "just" leak out. Replace washers on LU screws? Forget the bottom washer? If seals were bad, you would have water inside instead of "completely dry". If you changed it, did you forget to refill it, it could happen. I change mine...

The octagonal landing would be my choice. Either replace bench on left and sit on dock box or place it to the right as you come down steps.

Looking good.

Don't let them talk you out of the FBW. It's fantastic. I didn't go electronic steering, kept it SeaStar hydraulic. Maybe he's sitting on a mechanical F250 and wants to off load it onto you. I questioned the FBW throttle/shift longevity with my dealer in Charleston before I ordered mine and...

Biggest question I would have is, do you plan to keep your boat at least 3-5 more years or do you have the itch to go newer? If you're going to keep it, then consider new motor in the 250 range. Grady's are fairly heavy for their size and more HP is always a good thing. Don't have to use it all...

The vinyl has worn out or the backing? I had A&J replace my vinyl a couple of years ago and it turned out just like factory.

Your buddy is correct. Goodyear Endurance is the way to go. Have them on all my trailers.

Yup,,, very good possibility. Change out all hoses and drain/clean tank to get all the particles sloshing around in there out.

Black and slimy feeling? Could be the inside of fuel fill hose deteriorating from ethanol. As you fuel up, you're washing the deterioration into the tank and the pickup is sucking it up. How old is the boat? But if it's bigger chunks, very well could be silicone as you thought. Ethanol...

I agree with the IMAR. Mine still look great. I'm 7 years in with mine.

FamilyAffair, I would reach out to A&J Canvas and speak with Lee, she can tell you your options that they can do for you. She owns A&J and they are the supplier for Grady-White enclosures. Like Smoky, they made me a set of enclosures for my 228 and I had the option of Stamoid or Sunbrella type...

No website, but here's the contact. Ask for Lee.

Just spoke with Lee. They are still in business. Must have been another A&J somewhere else.

Clamshell behind dash also on my 2004 228. I relocated it from behind panel under helm when I repowered and my FBW buss needed to occupy the space.