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I just replaced my deck drains on my 228 as the original drain pipes where split. What a pain in the A$$ but totally doable and necessary. I also replace the hose clamps on all other through hole fittings as several were rusted off. I went ahead and replaced them with the current stainless...

On my 228, you can put 8-10 albacore depending on the size in the hold behind the drivers seat with plenty of ice. You can get 4-6 behind the passenger seat with ample ice. I have put 3 40-46" halibut in the one behind the drivers seat with ice. I also carry 2 reliable bags that will hold...

I bought the G3 vision card for the west coast (Oregon) and it is fantastic. I was using the navionics on my phone before, but having it on the chart plotter is a real bonus for me. It is very accurate as far as showing bottom structure / shading when I have compared it to my charts. What I...

I just ordered a graphics kit for my 2000 seafarer 228 from my closest dealer in Seattle. I will let you know the cost once it gets here in the next week of so.

As stated before, if you are after technical information and are very specific, there is a great amount of information available by some. I have had outstanding service by Semperfi who sells electronics that is a world of knowledge if you reach out. Like and any form, there are a select few...

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Lucky, Super stoked for you, I’m so glad you found your boat.

Lucky, You should look at a Ocean Sport Roamer 30, if you want a boat that can haul a$$ in most condition and be super economical. I fished 41 days last year out of Garibaldi OR. or Illwaco Wa. One port you have to cross the Columbia bar and the other you cross the Tillamook bar. I have...

Check out Burnewiin, it's a great system.

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Sam, You have a tough decision to make, the good thing the Gulfstream and Voyager are great choices. I own a Seafarer 228 and love it. I grew up in Dana Point Ca, so I am very familiar with the waters you will be fishing. My boat has the 2 stroke 225 and they are great engines but are...

Check on the "Thehulltruth.com" there was someone selling raised lettering for Grady's. If I see it again, I will attach the link. Good Luck

Greysailor, Give Burnewiin a look for rod holders and mounts. I also have a 1999 228 and installing burnewiin mounts and getting rid of the stock rod holders has been one of the best things I have done to my grady. It was not dirt cheap, but for downrigger mounts and and rod holders, they are...

No problem, I have installed 2 burnewiin mounts along the stern I have caught many albacore trolling without any issues. I have brought up several halibut with electric reels, without any issue. Just be aware of the shower sprayer. Good luck and enjoy your 228.

Congrats Lucky, when do you take possession of the new boat?

You may have already tried it, but what about a 4 blade prop? I put a powertech16 pitch prop on my yamaha 225 and the ability to stay on a plane at slow speeds is fantastic. With out the boat being loaded too heavy, I can keep her planing between 14-16 using the throttle. Just a thought...

These look great, did you have to modify anything or do they drop right in? Thanks

I had a small bird go through mine when trailing it with it up. Ironically, I was on my to have new canvas made.

" 6@9 is not horrible, it's sort of at the edge of OK to not fun. 5@10 is fine, we're fishing." These are very realistic conditions to fish here in the PNW, as long as the wind is less than 10ish knots. Once you get a wind chop on a 6@9, the fun factor goes way down. Another big factor are...

I have a 228 in a 30' slip and with the motor up and the bow pulpit, it almost takes up the whole thing. I think you will hang over too much in a 25' but it will be close.