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My 2008 225 has the F250. The main differences I believe are I need to use 89 or greater octane gas to get the rated HP and the 250 has variable valve timing which I don't think the 225 has. My 250 has been a joy. I use ring free and Pri G with every tank of 89 fuel. I don't think I would care...

I have used Rejex on my Tournament 225 but went back to Collinite wax. Rejex just couldn't fill in the little scratches etc that come from time to time. It is a good product, I'm just old fashioned and like waxing better.

Bama 96, I think my anchor is a 9lbs Danforth on my '08 225. It fits the locker perfectly and causes me no problems. Do call cust svc @ GW though. There the ones who gave me the spec. Good luck!

I had Carlisle tires on my 2002 Eagle trailer for my 2002 BW Outrage. They are Chinese junk! I had two blowouts under very calm conditions. These were violent sidewall separations that no one could believe happened. When I bought my 2008 Eagle trailer for my Tournament 225 I spec'd Goodyear...

Currituck, When I was shopping for my Tournament in 2008 I got several different MSRPs on the same boat from several dealers. At that time GW would introduce the model year at one price and then increase prices mid year. They probably gave that up in this market. Call the Richmond, Va...

Re: This guy Thanks for the heads up, but I've given up on the idea for the time being. Too many changes would be required in how we boat if I got a Sailfish. I have always kept my boats on trailers and towed them between home and Cumberland. That would be too big a chore for me with a...

Thanks Bob, I went to their website and it looks like the Sailfish they have is a 2008. That would probably really be too much $$$$ for me. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Just a follow up to this thread. I spoke to the dealer yesterday and he gave me a price of $120k on the boat which had an MSRP of $164553. I explained my position to him and said I was not interested at that number. We are still talking and he is seeing if maybe we can work out some kind of...

Not really sure if I'm doing anything or not. I'm sure I would have to sell the Tournament in order to get anything near what it's worth. I love the 225 and the Sailfish is probably out of my league. It would change the whole way I boat. My truck isn't capable of towing it, I would have to find...

Bob , Thanks for your insight. I guess when it's all said and done I look at it from the standpoint of what do I have invested in the boat vs what it is worth. If I buy a 2007 now whether it's new or used it's only worth so much as soon as I take delivery. Paying a huge premium just because it...

Thanks Megabytes, I'm told the MSRP on this particular boat is ~ $164,000. I agree with all you have said. My greatest concern in even thinking about this is what will the boat be worth if I did buy it. Right now the depreciation is the dealer's risk. I would not be willing to pay much more...

Grady Friends, Let me hear from you! What do you all think a fair price would be to pay for a brand new 2007 Sailfish w/ twin F250s, companion seat, and anchor windlass? The boat is a new leftover. It is not a demo and comes with full factory warranty on the boat and motors. Let me know what...

Mike, You may have tried this already, but I find mine handles better around the dock if I tilt the motor up three bars on the trim gauge. It gets the motor out of the negative trim and seems to help alot. I also find that docking port side to is easier. I assume that's because in reverse the...

This my second season with my 225 and it is one great boat. I have the ski pylon and it definitely makes things easy. I had Boston Whalers for 21 years before my Grady and there is no comparison in the ride. I've got the F250TXR and it's been a great motor. It runs smoothly, starts like a car...

I own a Tournament 225 but while @ Amelia Island this summer I stopped by Lockwood Marine's now closed Jacksonville store to dream a while. I crawled all over a Chesapeake, a 305, and a 330 that they had side by side. It was really a great opportunity to go over each boat right next to each...

I don't know what the drop is from the front of your boat to the water, but I've seen a lot of striper fishermen @ Lake Cumberland with some pretty long shafted trolling motors off the bow of some fairly tall boats. I would check with some of your local boys @ Smith Mtn to see what they're...

If you're really serious about a 225 look at this link. This is a really great deal if they still have the boat. http://www.fishtale.com/gradydeals_4159.php As for the safety issue, this boat has a full width swim platform. Just turn off the engine before the kids hit the water.

Bob, I have found on my Tournament 225 that it handles best when I tilt the motor up 3 bars on the trim gauge. I used to go through Dillsboro a lot on my way to Athens when my daughter went to UGA. Where do boat mostly? Is Fontana a pretty lake and how big is it?

I own a 2008 Tournament 225 and do all my boating either on Lake Cumberland or the Ohio River. My boat has the ski pylon and I think it is the perfect all around boat. While no boat is perfect, this boat is one of Grady's most popular models because it has something for everyone. It is a great...