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Thanks Zimm! That's tempting because it's where my current speakers are already.

If you look at the hull factor section, they mention most Whalers are in the 180-200 factor range; the 180 default appears to me to be something just entered for a starting point. When I put a hull factor of 200 on mine, the number is very close.

The numbers are about 4-5 mph slow for mine. Is there a hull factor for Grady's listed anywhere?

Think I may know the trouble now. Maybe many haven't realized or possibly won't admit it but likely the issue is more about learning how to work the trim tabs. I too had the hard list under power a few times in the 1st year of running my 228 before realizing what caused it, ME. I was simply...

Physics. Here's a good article to read for a better understanding of the relationship between hull and engine(s): http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Boat-Prop-Torque&id=3090719 ".....When a single propeller is used to drive a boat there is a torque reaction between the prop and the...

Actually, a single foot rest could go there (bulkhead) without inhibiting the door and could help. I'm 99% certain just moving the seat back either by a slide swivel or permanent mount will be the ultimate answer. I played around with the slide adjust today and there is a nice spot for it to...

If I put a foot rest on the bulkhead, the cabin door will hit it. I took the capt's side seat slider yesterday and installed it on the port side; it seemed to fit well enough so I may pursue that line of thought. Cutting the mount tube lower could easily be done.

If you guys can't tell from my recent posts, I've "finally" gained enough free time to really start detailing comfort items on my 228. She sits next to the house under a recently built carport with all the tools and motivation available to play with. So next up (after the speaker locations...

Perfect, thanks Dave!

Just to understand exactly what it's doing, I would probably take another cap from another bottle exactly the same and drop it in a small gas can where it can be observed. Then you'll know if its floating, sinking and/or deteriorating in the tank to know how to retrieve it if necessary.

Thanks Doc, I'll do that.

Give us a little background on what you're experiencing. The reason I mention this is I used my 228 for over a year before figuring out how to use the tabs to keep the bow in the right spot. It's in the 228 manual page 8-5 how to use them. I've have been very pleased with the ride for the...

Doc, not to highjack the thread but do you have a part number and/or model number on that helm seat. I hate to spend the bucks but the ones I have are not the most comfortable.

Dave, I'd considered mounted at the lower space but feared they would be soaked by water coming down the walkway in bad weather. That's a perfect place for the back sound-wise, have you had issues with water hitting them there?

Thanks zimm, that's given me a few ideas to kick around now.....I've always wanted to use that space for something and just found my stereo will support 4 speakers. This will be one of several December-January projects this year.

YES, I understand where they are. Which way were they facing?

zimm, where under the gunwale are they mounted? I'm trying to picture it but am clueless. I currently have mine low at the cabin bulkhead.

Thanks, I'll start focusing on hanging them there and see where it goes. My stereo is in the upper radio compartment so it should be easy enough to route wires there.

Thanks Guys! Pathery, I've considered that but didn't know if you would be able to hear them at the helm. What was your experience? suzukidave, I considered that too but knew they'd get beat up on a daily basis. Plus get hammered with blasts of saltwater on a regular basis. zimm, which...

Let's see em' if you have pictures. Mine are bad where they are now and can barely be heard. So show us and/or tell us what ideas you came up with that have survived the test of time.....