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Gators: Baert Marine had a June factory invoice sale on their T275 for $88K that included the Captain's package and bottom paint. That was a one time event to get Baert out from under debt. The T275 is still on their web site http://baertmarine.com/boatsforsale/cla ... perty0=new so you can...

Tashmoo is THE authority on this subject. We sea trialled a Tournament 275 and loved everything about it using the criteria you mentioned. It will be our next boat when we move up from our Tournament 225. We also migrated from a CC to a DC. The CC was the most uncomfortable boat design...

We came close to buying a motor cruiser at the Newport boat show with a Volvo D-6 engine and a direct drive I/O. We became leary when the service manager (out of earshot of the salesperson) for the dealership selling the boat recommended a straight prop and shaft. We did further research on...

If you do move up, there is one other benefit. The newer model GW Tournaments have a full transom with a Gil bracket for the outboard engine which is a much safer hull. Check out David Pascoe's review of notched transoms where he tells it like it is. My neighbor had a close tragic accident...

Two thoughts. If Grady does not endorse the engine change I would definitely recommend a move to a GW 185, 195 or a 225. Terrific boats and very versatile. Before you make any move you might think about running the Evinrude until it gives up the last gasp. The older outboards were built...

Big: Good move to make you boat safer. Read David Pascoe's review of notched transoms as very unsafe which will reinforce your decision. You are, however, in for a lot of work with your current plan. I am sure you have thought about the option of moving over to a 228G. My suggestion...

Ed: Our 225 with the Gil Bracket is terrific. We gain cockpit space and move the noise from the engine further aft. We have a full width swim platform so that we can use it as a platform when working on the engine. Very convenient. We get extra buoyancy as well from the bracket. We have no...

mountngrady There will be new instrument changes with the Johnson four stroke. That entails new wiring and a possible reconfig of the instrument panel to accommodate the Johnson instrumentation. Not cheap. The transom is also an issue because of the added thrust which can defeat the...

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Our Grady is not a 360 but we have a few of the same issues. We have a brush and a sponge with a long handle that we use to get under the windshield. Starbright and X-14 (I think that is the name) are great for quick removal of mold and mildew.

Used for spearing sword fish and other types of large. Its a sport for some fishermen.

BobP What is Tobay and POE? Thanks.

Terrific trip. The whole adventure seemed very smooth and incident free. We take small jaunts in our 22' Grady. We are looking for a larger Grady to rent for a few days at a time so that we can take a few longer jaunts over to Long Island from the RI coast.

markb8608 Good info. I will look at my GW 225 windshield tomorrow to see if I have the same issue.

IMHO anything less than a single F350 on a 232 will not have the umph and maneuverability you will need. Dual 150s or 200s are best for the 232 to give you the performance you need. Can't speak for the Voyager.

125 PSI would be good.

We priced new 225 about two years ago at $69K. This past June we priced a 275 on a one time factory invoice sale at $88K which is back up to $109K now that the sale is no longer.

Switch the gas selector to the aux tank and see if there is a gas feed to the engine. That should tell you if there is gas in the tank.

Another option is to put an additive in your gas and run it down to empty but leave the residual gas in your lines with the additive for protection. I also have the 55 gallon reserve tank and I leave it empty periodically during the season for a week or two with no adverse effects.

Lime away. Works real well on those liver spots.