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    Grady White 228 Pilot House

    The looks of the top one seem to retain the Grady lines better. I think you should do something like that and report to us along the way. It’s something I have pondered occasionally, such as every time I clean the isenglass or if I’m sitting at the helm and the windshield top obstructs my view...
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    How to install kicker on 20' 208 Adventure

    This is the fixed bracket I have on my 228. The area you are looking to install is similar. (Everything is covered in ash due to the fires here. We normally attempt to keep it somewhat cleaner)
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    2020 228 on the Monterey Bay

    What Bloodwesier said. Couple inches up makes a noticeable difference for slow maneuvering. I'm in Aptos. Busy this weekend but thanks for the offer. Might get out Monday if I have time. Maybe i'll check out your electronics at some point down the road when we are both launching...
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    2020 228 on the Monterey Bay

    I have a 2006 228 in Santa Cruz. You guys have probably found it is a very trim-sensitive boat in our waters. Adjusting tabs and outboard trim make a huge difference on this boat at cruise. When docking and maneuvering with a good current (often SC harbor) it helps to trim the outboard up...
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    Rod Riggers?

    http://www.tgttackle.com/tgt-rod-rigger.php http://www.amazon.com/CE-Smith-Outrigge ... B0000AZ3V7 We use the TGT's for albacore tuna trolling. They have worked well. The smiths are probably the most popular, but I don't have first hand experience with them.
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    Kicker size for 228??

    We have an early 80's Honda 10hp long shaft 4s that pushes our 06 228 along adequately for emergency purposes. Have not had to use it other than testing on this boat, but had the same kicker on our old boat, a 23' 1981 Robalo walk around, similar weight to the 228. That kicker brought us home...
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    Anyone set up a 228 for salmon fishing?

    For salmon you will want some downriggers if you don't already have some. Electrics make it easier, especially when trolling 200+ ft deep sometimes at Soquel Hole, but cost more. We have two Scotty downriggers on our 228 and stack the lines 20 to 30 ft (closer and we seem to get tangles) apart...
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    Mounting Scotty Downriggers on a 226/228

    We mounted ours just forward of the rear gunwale rod holders, on the swivel mounts. Had a machine shop cut stainless backing plates for them that fit under the gunwales. They work pretty easy from that position. I took a picture yesterday while we were salmon trolling, hope it helps give you an...