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  1. Summertop511

    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Yeah the 250 3.3L has variable cams and makes a huge difference in midrange torque. Test drive the two to feel it. Makes for better water sports or heavy fishing loads better. Lol just more power always better.
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Lol my original boat I was looking for was a 2005+ 282. Then plans changed and got a seafarer. Don’t get hung up on the features and all what you want because most likely in five years you are going to get 2’itis and want something bigger lol.
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Yeah It’s enough power. Will be faster then your current boat. Obviously more power the better lol :)
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Well 2002 and up is when they came with four strokes. If older and repowered then most likely hull has a lot of hours. Skip top mean hard top? If you prefer the hard top then best bet is to look for one with it. From what I have read it cost a lot to have one made. 2001 and up seafarer has the...
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    No way you got two stainless springs for me!?!? They roughly 2.5” long?
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    New guy here with a few questions about a 228 Seafarer

    Yeah what you are looking for is usually in the very high 20’s if not 30k+. And if you go four stroke I would personally recommend a 250.
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    Anyone used one of these?

    Sounds like water in fuel if both going off at same time. Take a fuel sample from the tank. Bet it’s crap gas u got a tank full of after sitting so long.
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    If you do I’ll certainly use the return address to send you money. Can only buy the arm for $70+ and I only need the spring lol
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    gw204's 227 part out and garage/basement clean out sale

    The wiper arm spring look something this?
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    Wiper arm and blade combo for Marinco AFI 34000 wiper motor?

    I need a spring for mine roughly this size. If either one u take off to replace has a spring let me know. I’ll buy it.
  11. Summertop511

    Calling 226 owner. Handling conditions

    I’m assuming better then the striper?
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    My 228 arrived

    You my friend are the complete opposite of Russ lol. I would check gearcase and bracket for water. Do a tune up of filters and plugs. Take a fuel sample. Then start it make sure it’s charging and pissing water and shifting along with steering. After that throw it in!
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    Calling 226 owner. Handling conditions

    It’s only a 22’ boat lol. And that’s where the nickname Grady”wet” comes from. Or wait no, Grady wet transom ha lol.
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    Seafarer 228 Handling Advice

    Yeah u right on that one. She likes to stuff her face on a following sea. Especially in big rolling swells. Keeping trim up and the boat level to avoid using tabs is very important.
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    Seafarer 228 Handling Advice

    Easy, all can be solved. Seriously lol. Just drop the “8” for a 22“6” :). Now that I started a fire let’s see how big this argument gets when I wake up tomorrow lol.
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    228G Seafarer Cabin Window Hinge

    sorry no idea. Wonder who makes the windows? Post when you find out more for future reference.
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    Successful shakedown

    Or buy a house on the water and go out whenever. I leave before the wife and kids are up. Cleaning fish while they are getting moving. Out tubing by noon. Having fresh fish by night on the grill. Life is goooooooooddddddd.
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    Heading out in a bit

    Ky grady said it perfect. Spend less time on here and more time on your boat without a bunch of ppl. Go during week by your self.
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    Re-power my 1999 Adventure 208

    Mercury V6 225 or 200 four stroke. They very popular so very back ordered. 475 lbs? 87 octane. yanaha I4 and 475 lbs? 200hp and 89 octane Run same distant, what safety gear u carry? I feel like I should have more equipment
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    Heading out in a bit

    I had a horrible time reading this nonetheless living it. First time is always gonna be rough. Why I said just throw it in and run it. If you wanna sell it......trailer ready to come to NJ? Lol