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Thanks Doug. What years came with two strokes?

Are there any issues with the 208, 226, 228 and the 232?

What Freedom model?

Sounds good. Thanks.

Yah, me to a Montauk 17 in 65 when I was eight on Lake Erie. Born and raised at the time on a beach house. Later that Montauk became my first boat. It took me a year and half and rebuilt it. Stripped er to the haul too.Father and I had a Grady too...306 Bimini on the lift here in Fla. My best...

Hi Glen, and thank you for responding. I have not seen any 215’s with a hardtop. However, I have seen 235’s. Grady reps haven’t seen the 215’s with hardtops either? What have you seen on your end?

I’ve got it with disc brakes. Actuators... meaning the winch, I presume? I’ m definitely going with the hardtop too. It’s good to hear for the best value and fit too. It took a lot of research to get to this point. Thanks again Holokai. keep in touch.

Well Holokai, I’ve got the truck and I’m working on the budget. I was thinking 250 too. Three hundred, wouldn’t give that up either. Agreed, from what I’ve read anything under 200 is underpowered. Budget-wise, I’m thinking a 5-10 yr old 228 (low hrs). They’re out there( 2016). I saw one at...

That’s good to know. The sales rep discouraged it probably unaware of the realities.

After seeing your pics again, I am leaning towards a used 228 verses a new 208. I’m thinking 5 and 12 yrs old on the 228. Any thoughts about your boat to help me decide?Pro’s and cons?

Checked out a hardtop on the 215. Grady doesn’t do it. The only option is a Bimini. I don’t think it’s recommended on that boat. To bad, they do it with the 235. I haven’t found anyone that has a hardtop on the 215.

Got it. I’m looking at both the 208 and or the 228 after the first. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your 208?

I’ve a GMC 1500 Sierra 2012. It’ll tow it. I like the idea of a closed transom. It’ll be a toss up between the two. Is that what you have? If so, what are the pros and cons?

I’ve decided to go the 208 or 228 route. My thoughts for adventure (Adventure) go beyond the inter coastal I definitely am going with the hardtop for several reasons. I’d like to know more about your boat and it’s pro’s and cons. Anything I should know?

Got it. Given my thoughts for adventure, my final decision rests on the 208 02 a 228. I charter captain friend mentioned, it’s best to have one and I have reached that conclusion which takes the 215 out. They have Bimini’s only.

I’m glad you mentioned that about the 228, 208 vs the 215. Back to original thoughts on the Adventure and not the Freedom. As for the hardtop I met with a Grady sales rep and he mentioned it too. Although he’s selling product, it made a lot of sense. He mentioned that anything structurally...

Atlantic Towers in Jersey. That’s a good thing to know. I see you have an Adventure. Which one do you have? The 215 and the Adventures’ are the two boats I’m going to buy after the first. I‘ve put a lot of time and research on the 208 and the 228. I have a line on a 215 when it’s available after...

I like the hull of the 215. I really want to mix pleasure with offshore fishing. I’d like to go 20-30 miles out. Is that feasible with this boat?

Drawing more GW comparison’s. Looking at the aspects of using the 215 offshore with a hardtop. What are the pro’s and cons?

Ali’i Kai...Queen of the Sea. Interesting boats Holokai. Looks like they have a history in your neck of the woods. How do Grady’s rank over there?