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I meant non-power assist steering. If the engine died at sea, I could come back on the kicker. The autopilot would be steering the main engine, and the kicker steering would be locked. The kicker puts out a max of 12 amps. With that limitation I would try to keep current draw to a minimum...

What about steering for a single BF350? Is non-powered steering acceptable? I could install a larger wheel for more leverage.

Good condition 228 for sale with aluminum trailer in Northern California. Excellent 2002 3.3L Yamaha F225. New HP fuel pump, injectors, filters, thermostats. Runs great, I typically run at 4,400 rpm and 24 knots. 1996 Grady-White 228 with Yamaha 3.3L F225, runs great. New injectors, HP fuel...

Your BF350 is incredibly fuel efficient.

I just checked, and $25k is a possibility. This is the super discount price. Add sales tax and rigging for about $5k more. I would self install, and have the dealer hang the motor and sea trial.

How far is the cockpit floor above the waterline? What about when crew are aft fighting fish, and the built in cooler is partially filled?

The Zuke 300B, 22.5k plus tax, best price. 4.4L engine. Honda BF350, probably about $25k. Nearly a 5L engine! Merc 300 V8, about 27k I believe. 4.6L. The Zuke does have dual props which is an advantage. The Honda would last the longest and have the best reliability. If it fits on the transom...

Thanks for all the replies. As to my current 3.3L engine, it does not have much mid range torque, which would be very helpful to me. Where I am there is always a swell running, and our cruising speed is 17 knots to 22 knots 90% of the time. Average wind speed north of San Francisco to the...

I have been reading about Mercs, and mechanically they are the best. Efficient, powerful, etc. However they have had many electrical issues in the recent past. I will check to see if those problems have resolved.. I looked at the Merc 150s, and they are extremely well designed. However the...

I just bought a 258, the 2004 Yamaha F250 runs well but needs the exhaust system upgrade. The original engine has 500 hours on it, summer time use only. I may upgrade to either twin Suzuki 150s (5.8L total), single Suzuki 300B (4.4L, dual prop), or a single Honda BF350. The Honda is a 5.0L...

Thanks for all. I have the 228 and am reasonably happy with the performance. The 258 appears to be an improved version of the 228. Also these are easy to tow, and both fit in my slip. Next size up and I would have to pay for a larger slip.

Thanks Ryhlick, this helps a lot.

I have a 228, thinking of upgrading to a 258. How does the 258 ride in windy conditions? How does the ride compare to the 228? I have read online that one owner did not like the ride of the 258. He is near me, in northern California where we have lots of wind. Any comments regarding how...

On my Grady 228, with the Yami 3.3L F225, the low pressure fuel pump developed problems. I replaced it with a USA made Carter P61122 fuel pump with custom hose adapters. Later model engines would use a higher pressure version of the same pump. The pump cost about $100, plus $70 for the custom...

Part of the reason for needing to use the tabs is engine weight aft. I have a 228, and moved both batteries forward to just in front of the steering bulkhead. This helped compensate for the 9.9 kicker and the heavier 4 stroke. I am considering adding on to the bracket to obtain positive...