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my '02 282 Sailfish could use a couple of new capt's chairs and i've seen several other similar posts. perhaps someone that has a line on Grady replacement chairs/seats can start a group buy? any connected volunteer(s)? :D

ono, i would be more inclined to power a marlin with twin 300's rather than 250's. a single 300 with the other engine tilted up and perhaps with a 4 blade prop would be possible to plane the marlin on one engine if you had to. recently tested my 282 (very light condition with low fuel and only 2...

1st choice would be new fly by wire yami F250's 2nd Suzuki DF 250's followed by Honda power (actually the cheapest option currently) last would be Evinrude (not going back to 2-stroke tech, regardless of what they call it) order may change slightly given local dealer availability and reputation...

generally, the bigger the boat the more stable and comfortable especially when seas kick up. the 258 is IMO significantly a bigger boat than the 228. if u mainly do cruising, the 258's rear bench is nice for added seating space, for fishing, i prefer as open a cockpit as possible. if you are a...

sorry guys, ran out of time to install the new switch--too busy fishing with the nice weather :praise interestingly, the rocker style switch only looks like a rocker, but is switched by pressing the wiper icon or arrows, the switch does not move like a traditional "rocker" switch--only looks...

not often open her up to WOT as the sight of 30+ gph on the gauge is :jaw but, i sometimes to "exercise" the motors and kicks :dance i let her open up for a minute. max rpm a little low at 5300 or so if i remember correctly. could be 5400 but not over 5600. loaded she tops out at 34-36...

2002 282 with F225's yami 15x19's usually run the boat heavy: full fuel, 4 guys, gear, etc. nicer normal conditions cruise at 3900 rpm 26-26.5 knots burning 15-15.5 gph 4000 rpm sees 27-27.5 knots burning 16-17 gph choppy conditions where i have to throttle back to 35-3600 rpm sees 22-24 knots...

PacNW, we get our share and then some of mist, fog/fog mist, rain and cross wind that sprays the seas onto the "house". More often then not, the wipers are used on a daily basis when boating--sometimes used all day :bang IMO, $300 is money well spent to solve a PITA problem of better wiper...

nothing lasts forever, this includes shift and throttle cables. if cables are same vintage as boat, its time to replace with some new ones. disconnect, measure and replace with same size--buy quality cable! steering: mechanical/cable or hydraulic? if mechanical, have a close inspection and...

need some advise on towing. buddy just took delivery of his steel 65' expedition fishing yacht. we've discussed towing my 282 behind his boat and using the 282 as the primary fishing platform while the mothership serves as lodging and kitchen. we're thinking about taking a week for a trek of...

Wipers have been discussed here before and am surprised to not have seen mention of this control/switch. came upon this switch and it looks like the real deal with little "modifications" required to work properly. would fit nicely and match existing rocker style switches. Comes from Exalto who...

concur, Edson speed knobs are adjustable to most. i had to trim the set screw on mine to get it tight but Edson is the way to go if adding a speed knob as there are no protruding sharp stuff after install to catch clothing or scratch people. i'll eventually sell mine since it sits in storage...

i'm thinking i may similar problem with my fresh water system--slime. gonna try some bleach. i've read here that members have "cleaned" out the filter on their tanks, where can i find my filter to check and clean it? 2002 282 Sailfish. i believe the tank is in the very aft under and behind...

tip: check out the following. it's a vinyl coated lead sheet or flexible/formable sheet made from lead. no affiliation or motive other than to share with fellow grady owners what i've used that has helped to make the messy ordeal of an oil change on an F225 much more pleasant and clean. stores...

the F200 should be the same as F225 and F250's of similar vintage. I use a hi-cap manual vacuum pump which usually can suck and hold the oil from both engines. works very well and very easy, once you get the pump going it continues to suck the oil out. used with Yamaha dip stick adaptor. to...

i like the Racor clear bowl idea as you can visually see if there's water and you can drain it too with out having to spin off the filter. a charter operator i know has been having issues with water in his fuel and the clear bowl and drain have served him well. i recently switched and other...

2002 282 Sailfish with F225s that i'm the second owner having taken it over from a fellow in Galveston Tx in circa 2008 . . . wow, its been almost 6 years already! time flies! she has served me and family well and only wish i could have used the boat much more. i like the ride (big positive...

Q: can i get some comparitive performance #'s from members with same set up? Boat n engines: 2002 282 Sailfish with F225's (15.25x19 pitch SS yami props), usually loaded with 4 people, gear and fuel i usually cruise at 4000 rpm burning 16-18 gal/hr and GPS says 26.3-27.5 knots WOT at 5400 rpm i...

check out the parts section on THT (http://www.thehulltruth.com/parts-forum-90/) as currently there are "complete" systems people have removed to update to the latest greatest or for whatever reason. IMO, some nice units like Raymarine E120's or their classic C-series, some Furuno VX2 systems...

you should do a thorough on the water boat test to see if this boat will meet your needs. even if the boat can be had for a "bargain", if you ultimately are not happy about its performance, you'll regret that "bargain" and every time you use the boat the experience will be a sour reminder which...