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Yes I can...but that doesn't mean that I want to waste my hard earned money. After reading the very helpful comments made I would buy the Suzuki's if I did anything, and as I stated in my Aug. 14th post, I'm thinking that the best course for me right now would be keep what I've got.

As far as I know, Grady doesn't paint their hulls. They have a very good gellcoat. I cannot view the pictures, but if a relatively new boat such as this has been painted, I would stay away.

Have you ever waxed the hull before, or have you had someone else do it? Just wondering what made it noticable to you at this time.

Bob...The truth is I don't know how long I intend to keep the boat. If I have a good year or two, heck, I would consider buying a new one. I just don't want to make a poor decision with that kind of money. This all started with my frustrations dealing with the issues associated with running...

Richie states it correctly. The water either goes through them or around them. Just curious, but have you confirmed which? A simple test with a carefully aimed hose will do the trick. I had a similar problem on my 272 and swore that the water was coming through the track. I did my little...

Gonna call Mike just to see if he has a deal he wants to make. But if not, and after reading through all of these wise comments, perhaps the smart thing to do is to keep the boat and engines I have for now. If I NEEDED to repower I would probably go with the Suzuki's strickly because of...

Grog...Just thought you would like to know that your comment about the Verado 225's being pigs was confirmed. My friend who made the jump from the Opti's to the Verado's told me that he was getting BETTER fuel economy with the Opti's. He does love the Verado's, but was sadly disappointed.

Grog...I should have been more specific. I am looking at the 250's for all being considered. And yes, the 250's do come with the electronic controls. I have not heard anything about them though, nor Suzuki's. Thank you for the comment on the Verado's. CJ...Thank you for your input as...

Bama, Very good point. The closest dealer is the SUZUKI/ETEC dealer. They are only 20 min. by water. But living in Ft Lauderdale basically means that I’m within 20-30min. of anything by trailer. I’m with you on the Yammie’s being better for resale. Bob, Yes you’re right about the two...

I am going through the painful decision process that I’m sure many of you have participated in. I talking about the old re-power, re-purchase dilemma. I own a 2000 Sailfish 272 with twin Yamaha 225 OX66 Saltwater Series engines. The boat is in very good condition and I have replaced basically...

I have a 272 and due to the shape of fairbody line (keel line) of the hull, water will settle in the forward bilge first. The hulls on our boats are the same, but the weight distribution between the two boats may be a bit different. On the 272 this area is approx. between the aft end of the...

I can only imagine how nice that F250 is to run, espeically with the electronic controls. I am really having a hard time deciding on this one. My neighbor at the marina has the Suzuki's (DF225's) and I have to admit I have four stroke envy everytime he starts up. I priced them out against the...

Hang in there Bama. I looked for a year before I found mine, and walked away from one after a sea trial and after giving a $5,000.00 refundable deposit. As far as the F250's go, they are the preferred package above the F225's. It's a better engine for few reasons and the boys at Grady...

Bama96...I am considering a repower on a 2000-272 and what I found was this... The hull is exactly the 282, so the weight is not an issue. Frankly, after running this boat for three years now, I think the added weight is a good thing back aft. The scuppers will need to be raised 1-1/4" if...