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    question on electronics for a 24' offshore

    I have a 24' 1987 offshore. i am looking to upgrade the elctronics and am trying to gigure out a good place to put them. The box that they are currently in, the fold out box looks like it wont fit anything more than a 6'' screen. Any thoughts?
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    Repower Question for a 1986 24 Offshore

    Not sure on GPH, but I also had about the same weight this weekend and the engine, once it got going ran at about 30 mph. I saw a guy with the same hull who repowered to a suzuki 200 4 stroke, no problem with the weight, but not enough power for our hull.
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    Thinking of buying a 25' Sailfish (repost from wrong section

    I currently own an 1987 Offshore and am considering the 25' Sailfish. It has 2 year old 200 hp optimax's on the back. I love the offshore ride and design, any advice on things to look for or watch out for on thSailfish would be appreciated. I know for example on the Offshore, the transoms needed...
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    Considering purchase of a 1988 Sailfish

    just looked at the boat. Asking around 19k- engines are Mercury 2004's remanufactured by Mercury and bought in 2005. These are bracket mounted. A new fuek tank and lines were installed when the new engines went on. Really didnt realize how much bigger this boat is vs. my offshore. Also...
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    Considering purchase of a 1988 Sailfish

    I currently own an 1987 Offshore and am considering the 25' Sailfish. It has 2 year old 200 hp optimax's on the back. I love the offshore ride and design, any advice on things to look for or watch out for on thSailfish would be appreciated. I know for example on the Offshore, the transoms...
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    Repower Question for a 1986 24 Offshore

    I am looking to repower my 24 Offshore. After talking to a Grady Dealer locally, they mentioned that with the open transom and the scuppers close to the water line, they do not recommend going to a 4-stroke on this design. Once they moved the fuel tanks up on the boats a few years later, they...
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    First weekend out with 24' offshore- had a few questions

    I am new to the Grady family with the purchase this fall of a 1987 24' Offshore. I had a few questions and was hoping the group could help. The visaibility from the captains chair is a little tough-I have canvas up and the half moon zippers snap onto the underside of the t-top, but found...