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I've got a 2003 228. The tabs work whether the engine is running or not. My switches went bad and needed to be replaced. If it's the pump, that's the costlier of the system parts. If your fluid is leaking then you should have a bunch of red fluid in the bilge or leaking out the rams on the...

Took my 228 out of Hatteras. Like everyone, you pick your days. Our safety inventory included an --EPIRB (Nice one, there are different kinds. You can even rent one from West Marine) --Two radios --Wax ring (always on the boat, but I think they're better than plugs for versatility in...

On the bright side, if it's filler that's cracking, you probably don't have structural issues. There will need to be some fixing of the transom. Some paints can be repaired easier than others. Awlgrip, for example, is a real pain to repair and you can usually tell where a repair was made...

There's got to be a nut under there that you or whoever sold you the boat can tighten. If not, something needs to be fixed before that does some damage to the hull or fails.

I have three bean bag chairs on my 228. Very comfortable. I wouldn't put a folding chair on the deck of my boat due to worry about it eventually damaging the deck/gell coat. The small bean bag seat/chair I have is for pools. When we anchor up it doubles as a float. I learned this trick...

I would check the transom and the hard top for water intrusion. I purchased a 228 and inspected a lot before making my purchase. One of the things I checked was the mounting bolts for the bracket. Some boats they were crushed into the transom. It looked like the previous owners tightened...

That Honda looks great. Something sleek about a silver engine. I like it. I've got a 2003 228 that I upgraded from a yamaha 225 to a suzuki 250ap last year. I wouldn't say the boat ever bow steered. I've been on other boats that have, particularly on a plane, and I can say it's an...

I replaced a yamaha 225 with a suzuki 250 last summer on my 228. You can find some pics on here and probably some questions I posed before hand. It went well. Both LoneRanger and I repowered at the same time and same place. The boat really moves with a 250. It is a little heavier, putting...

Performance wise, so far the new Suzuki is awesome. Totally different boat. People have written it before, but I have to tell you that it's true. The boat rides great with this engine. As for the float lines, if your boat is like mine they will be at least partially submerged. One of the...

Thanks for all the input. It cost enough money that I can't do this twice so I greatly appreciate everyone's input and info. I'm getting a 250ap, the digital controlled motor, in white. It should be here next weekend. Old off this week and new one on next. I was topping out at about 41...

I've been comparing with dry weight numbers. I see there is literature out there that includes the oil and prop, adding ~30 lbs to the full weight. Judging by the axle position on my trailer, I'm guessing I can put a 14lb anchor out onto the roller with some chain to re-balance the boat...

Thanks for all the input. With the G2 being 25% more, I'm going to put down the deposit on Saturday for the Suzuki. I'll update this thread as things move forward. One other thing I might do is put a plow anchor on my anchor roller and some chain up front to counteract the added weight. To...

Boat is a 2003 228g. It currently has a 2003 Yamaha f225. The Suzuki would be about 20 pounds more. Etec would be around 30 pounds less. I estimate Etec weight loss on the weight of the engine plus hydraulic steering control which will come off. I spoke with the local local Etec dealer...

Here's a picture of the lower unit with water intakes. The intake in front of the gear case will very likely be impossible to get out of the water on a Grady. Maybe it can be treated with outboard paint and all is fine?

The ETEC looks good, but there aren't a lot of dealers my way and they are expensive. I'll probably take a ride over to the local dealer tomorrow, but I'm doubtful that they are super affordable. The Suzuki dealer said that he hasn't heard anyone worried about the front of the gear case...

About to repower my 228. Replacing the Yamaha with the same engine is out of the question due to the limited supply right now. Do any current posters have experience with Suzuki or Honda powered engines? I've seen a number of posters from years past, but it doesn't appear they have been...

Can the Suzuki 250 be trimmed all the way out of the water on a Grady 228? Mine is a 2003, if that matters. I'm about to pull the trigger on a DF250ap. The new engines look to have a water intake on the front of the lower unit and I'm worried it will sit in the water. Anyone got pics of...