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Choice of power will be largely determinative. If OB's are your choice, avoid bracket at all costs and look for 255 notched transom. Don't be fooled by false claims for the added of "safety" of a "full" transom with engine bracket. Ride, then decide.

You may appreciate what lies ahead by checking this old thread. http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtop ... sc&start=0 The tanks "need" to be replaced when they start leaking. From a preventative maintenance point of view, they're definitely due to be changed out. Some "disassembly" is...

I suppose you're referring to your splashwell hatch cover. Most likely, you will have to do some 'glass and gelcoat work to repair it. How bad is it?

An "adventure" from Pto. Peñasco down to San Carlos by water ups the ante considerably. Ahh, to be young again! I think you would appreciate having a cabin for that one, or any overnighter, for that matter. ... perhaps a vintage 23' Gulfstream would be doable? Budget for quality marine...

Well Dale, I want a Viking, but I've got a Grady. Not a bad second choice I guess! Hope you are able to find the right one. A boat with a properly sized and configured trailer is a must for towing into Mexico. It wouldn't hurt if the trailer was well maintained as well. To enjoy your boat...

Check this out. Lots of pics (including mine). http://www.greatgrady.com/forum/viewtop ... highlight= It's not likely that there is any problem with the deck panel itself, but rather the structural support for the deck. Easy to fix (so long as you don't end up replacing the fuel tanks once...

I'm glad everyone was safely rescued and lived to tell us about it. It is better to be safe than sorry, and I appreciate that the skipper of this boat had to quickly make a "captain's decision" as to whether or not to "abandon ship" under the dire circumstances. I just wonder how many of us...

"Looks like pre-accident damage to me," said his claims adjuster. "A rear ender couldn't do that." Very smart to get the PICS! Glad the entire crew is O.K. Keep us posted on developments. Sorry it happened.

Must you necessarily rule out 4 stroke motors? If not, you may be able to justify purchasing an older Sailfish which has been re-powered, particularly if your cruising itineraries will involve substantial distances. I jumped up to 1.8 NMPG overall with my F150's re-power. There are other, well...

Thank you for remembering the spirit of the season and may you have a great year ... out on the grounds early.

2 stroke Sailfish You will indeed be "cursing" if attempting to cruise at 12 knots with that rig. There could be no worse speed for fuel economy and running attitude. You will have to slow it down to 7 or 8 knots, or speed it up to at least 16-18 knots minimum to keep it on plane. Run...

Everything is relative ... you just have to want it bad ... here we are after 900 miles of 2-lane road.

I am one of many ... 1986 YAMAHA 150 2-strokes on my Sailfish 255 from 1986 through 2005 and 2005 YAMAHA F150's from 2005 to the present. What are your specific questions?

On the chance that your scuppers were the source of the leak, my original suggestion of adding weight to the bow was only intended to raise the level of your transom on a VERY TEMPORARY basis while at your dock, until you had time to pull your boat out of the water and find out exactly what the...

Water is getting into your hubs if the discharged grease is thin and milky .. but you already knew that. I just top off the bearing buddies frequently ... just one or two pumps on the grease gun ... quite often a few drops of saltwater comes out first. Even though very little, if any, saltwater...

Pending further investigation of the cause of the problem, you might place some extra weight in the bow ... possibly several jugs of water or something heavy that does not pose a risk of theft. If your problem has been worsening over time, you definitely need to get after it.

How are your hubs equipped to prevent water intrusion? Bearing failure after two years seems premature if they were properly installed and have been well maintained. Useful life on the entire braking system depends on many factors of course, but I'd say you've experienced a rather short life...

Pez Vela Bob 1987 Sailfish 255 2005 Yamaha F150's

Kinda ... sorta like it I'm still trying to decide if I like my Grady. I bought a new 1987 Sailfish 255 in 1986, so I've only had it 23 years. I had almost made up my mind by 2005, but I repowered it and put in new fuel tanks, so it was just like a new boat. Now I have to start all over. Ask me...