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    Trim tab question for 20ft. Overnighter

    Thanks for all the help. :D
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    Trim tab question for 20ft. Overnighter

    My Overnighter has a 225hp.on a bracket. Takes too long to get on plane, any suggestion on what size and type trim tabs would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    Day before the storm

    Hey JRgrady glad you did good. Joe and Nick got hammered but their ok.I was behind brig on Wed. lucky there wasn"t more boats in yet.Looked like only about 1/3 to 1/2 of boats in .Could have been worse.
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    Day before the storm

    Brigantine is pretty shallow. We probable have 4ft. at low tide. The island turns just north of us and those boats got hit hard.Bending steel risers on pilings or breaking them off.My friend had a stern riser break and all he could do was watch,to dangerous to go near it. He went down to check...
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    Day before the storm

    Took this picture Sunday before the the 75mph winds and flood hit Monday at Brigantine NJ. We had good protection from the wind but that CC across form my Grady White sunk when the tide came up and the lower unit got caught under the dock.
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    Kicker Motor Installation Which side is best?

    Is weight distribution much of a factor? On my Overnighter I"m thinking about putting it on the same side as the helm and the 2 batteries.Or mayby it would be better to move the swim ladder and put it on the other side.
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    Pic of Kicker motor, Seafarer on the San Jaun Boat

    Thanks for the come back. Looks like connecting rod goes from back of kicker to front of big motor. Is that a garlock adjustable bracket?
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    Pic of Kicker motor, Seafarer on the San Jaun Boat

    I was told That steering off the big motor could not be done with a Grady drive,obviously wrong. can I have some info on how its done, thanks.I have a 206C Overnighter.
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    Bad connection power tilt

    Thanks, It was dirt in the main plug connection.Took the engine cover off and my son wiggled connections til we found it.
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    Bad connection power tilt

    The power tilt on my 1990 225hp VRO Johnson on my Overnighter does not work all the time.I"m assuming bad connection.Any suggestions where to check?Thanks and Happy Easter.
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    Kicker Motor for Overnighter Gas or Electric ?

    Thanks for the help. Will there be any problem with mounting a 15hp kicker on the same side with me and the batteries?The other side has a swim step.How much kicker hp do I really need?
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    Kicker Motor for Overnighter Gas or Electric ?

    I have an Overnighter with a bracket mounted 225hp. What size 4 stroke kicker motor would I need and what types of brackets are available.I am also open to the thought of using electric motors that either mount as trim tabs or on the captivation plate but I have no experience with this type...
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    Pacemaker Wahoo 26 CC ??? (I Have a 228 Seafarer too!)

    Pacemaker plant was owned by the Leak family in southen New Jersey.The first built Egg Yarbor yahts then Pacemaker and now Ocean Yaht.The plant was in Lower bank on the Mullica river.Not far from where I live.Just saw them mentioned on Port of call TV show.You may be able to get some info from...
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    Overnighter and Adventure ?

    Whats the diffence in these boats and why did they stop making the Overnighter, thanks.
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    Outboard Motor life expectany

    How many hours will a rebuilt 225 Johnson 2 stroke last assuming job was well done and proper maintence kept up ,thanks.Motor was a 1990 rebuilt in 1999.
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    First Grady White

    Hello, this is a great site. Just bought a 1989 20ft. overnighter and I"ll have lots of questions. Right now I want to refinish the engine bracket any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks, John