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  1. Bird Blaster

    Gulfstream 232 w/ twin 150 F150 TXRD - too many hours?

    I'm still on the fence about the boat @ 2000hrs. I'm not really in a huge rush so I'm going to keep looking. I'm going to keep my eyes on the boat and see where the price goes with it as well. Still debating whether I want to spend the money on surveys.
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    Gulfstream 232 w/ twin 150 F150 TXRD - too many hours?

    Oh - that's too bad!!! I'm not in a big rush. If I can find one by May of next year I would be happy.
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    Gulfstream 232 or Journey 258 ??

    Yes the Journey seems to be powered by a 250 more often than not. I really want twin screws. If the gulfstream gives better numbers than my minimum goals I will be super happy.
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    Gulfstream 232 or Journey 258 ??

    What are the general performance specs (cruise speed, speed at WOT) I should see on each boat assuming Twin 150's? My preference would be twin 200's, but I'm not sure if I will find one. WIll these boats meet my goals? And does one do it easier than the other? Cruise at 3500-4000 @ mid 20's WOT...
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    Gulfstream 232 w/ twin 150 F150 TXRD - too many hours?

    It's already listed as sold. For now it will be a good reference point.
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    Gulfstream 232 or Journey 258 ??

    I generally feel I would be happier with either. I could make either work for the activities I want to do. I may end up just finding the one that fits my budget the best and is in the best overall condition. I do have to sit down with my wife and take her through the specifics of each boat to...
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    Gulfstream 232 or Journey 258 ??

    Digging up an old thread here! anybody have anymore pros or cons they want to share on either of these two hulls? im in the market for a used 23/25' Grady and have settled on these two models. Pref in the 2005-2010 age range. Looking to spend no more than around 65k. Twins on both boats would...
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    Gulfstream 232 w/ twin 150 F150 TXRD - too many hours?

    I was hoping to find a used 232 in Canada. But they aren't as common. I think I'm going to have to open my search to the USA and likely I will end up importing.
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    Gulfstream 232 w/ twin 150 F150 TXRD - too many hours?

    Oh wow. Very different pricing. Maybe I'm better off to keep my eyes open and import a boat from the USA!
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    Gulfstream 232 w/ twin 150 F150 TXRD - too many hours?

    The hull seems to be in good shape. I'm waiting on a new survey. Lots of new upgrades, electronics, autopilot, cabin heater etc. Asking 65k usd w trailer. How does that stack up? Over priced?
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    Gulfstream 232 w/ twin 150 F150 TXRD - too many hours?

    Looking at a 2005 232 w/ twin 150 TXRDs on them. They have around 2000hrs each. Regularly serviced with records. Is this too many hours? How many more hours could I expect reliably out of them with routine service? Thanks BB
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    Gulfstream Hull Changes

    Tagged for interest.
  13. Bird Blaster

    Gulfstream Power

    Thanks for thoughts and advice. Just waiting to hear back from dealer regarding his advice.
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    Whats the best Grady of all time?

    Marlin would be a pretty sick watercraft. More boat that I will ever need. I'm going to vote for 232!
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    Gulfstream Power

    Sorry if this has been brought up. I'm relatively new to this forum and have a difficult time searching. (Please tell me how if this is an annoying rehash of a topic). I have pretty much settled on a 232 Gulfstream or a used Journey 258. The reality in my neck of the woods is I will likely have...
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    New member - big question

    Good job with the clearance from the wife! I recently got the same for boat shopping next year. Sure is a lot of fun doing research and starting the shopping process!!
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    New Boat Order - Kicker choices

    I have been eyeing exactly this. Looks like a perfect rig for planning salmon trolling runs.
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    New Boat Order - Kicker choices

    Lucky - Thanks for the pics. Nice install. I will save these pics for later for myself!
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    New Boat Order - Kicker choices

    Do you have any pictures of your kicker setup?
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    232 Gulfstream trailering

    Thanks for the input Ben!!