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Has anyone out there cut into the floor beneath the forward fuel tank area? Thinking of going that way but curious if anyone has done that and what kind of job it would be?

Thanks. I got the same reply from Grady White saying that for the small boats (26' and less) that they recommend the transom mount. Like others I am trying to avoid the transom mount. I seem to have room in the rear bildge (through deck covers) and possibly forward in the hatch where the...

Anyone have ideas where to place a shoot-thru-hull transducer? Anyone installed one or know where Grady White recommends to locate it? 2001 226 Seafarer

one follow up question Crazy. Is the lack of detail in the Raritan worse than what is on the basic paper chart for the area?

Thanks for the suggestions Crazy and Gross. I have been checking out the 440 and 540 on the websites but I think I need check it out at the marine store or someone that has one to see the detail. Also looks like a slightly bigger screen is the only difference between the 440 and 540 (540...

Thanks for the input. A Garmin 440 comes with pre-loaded charts with an option for the Vision card. Any thoughts on if the pre-loaded charts are usually sufficient for basic navigation (depth contours, waypoints) or if the Vision upgrade is worth it?

Looking for recommendations for a basic chartplotter. Nothing too fancy or expensive. Just something that will show where I am on the chart and show detailed depth contours (back bays and ocean). I won't need any of the other gimicky items and don't need to tie in depth/ff Hoping for...

I will give that a try. Thanks Jim

Found it. Thanks Jim. I have to check again to see how the water is getting in. Both of my leaking windows (front hinge up hatch and port hinge up window) are hinge ups and I think the water is getting in between the glass and the rubber weather seal that the glass rests against. I will...

Thanks Jim. My search came back alot of results. Any idea when that was from?

I noticed some water/dampness on the cushions inside the cuddy after a rain storm and when I run my hand along the port hinge up window and front hatch window I can feel some water drops. Any hints for rehabbing these window seals?

Entire platform and ladder. It doesn't have anything right now. $560 was just the part. Another $150 to install. Grady service guy said the cost is for higher gauge stainless and a platform of similar material to the hard top. From what I can tell teh GW platforms are a little bigger...

I am buying a swim ladder for my 226 Seafarer (2001) and the Grady dealer gave me a cost of $560 for the GW ladder, but looking around I see after market version go for $150-$300. Any reason I should go with GW and spend the extra $$$$?

Any ideas to help a throttle lever move a little smoother? 2001 226 Seafarer with a 2005 Yamaha HPDI.

I recently bought a 2001 226 Seafarer with a 2005 Yamaha HPDI. Everything works great expect the speedometer reading on the console doesn't show speed (just a blank or dash). The other fuctions of the same readout work (fuel). Any ideas? After reading some old posts I think I need to look...

thanks Joe that is helpful

I recently purchased a 2001 226 Seafarer and the wiper arm appears to be positioned too low (sweep is over both windows instead of just the captain's side). I once had this issue on an old truck and was able to release a catch, remove the wiper, and reinstall at a better angle. I am not sure I...

Looking for a trailer for my 2001 226 Seafarer. Any suggestions? Grady White says my total weight to consider for a trailer (including motor) is 4,800 lbs. I checked with a Grady dealer and he recommended 5,800 lb trailer. Not sure if he is bumping me up to get more trailer and $$ than I...

thanks for all the info and suggestions

I am looking to buy a 22 Grady White (2001). I noticed two small 1-inch cracks on the transom on either side of the outboard. Its hard to see in a photo but they appear to just be on the surfacegel coat. Any reason to be alarmed or cautious about buying the boat or is this just normal due to the...