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    Question for those guys with model 228 are 232 boats ..Please

    My question is how many of you guys the the grady bracket have stress cracks ? Reason i ask is i have been looking to buy gardy white looked at 3 models without bracket . 97 208 /a 02 226/ 98 248 None of them had any stress cracks. Now i looked at (1) 228 a 2004 had stress cracks a few...
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    Another boat i am looking at , what would cause this and should i stay away from buying this boat.

    Looks to ne that the drain holes are below water line? Is this a concern are is the a reason for it?
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    Opinions on this Transom

    Looking at a 2002 208 Adventure These are the photos of the Transom .. Boat is not close to me these are photos dealer sent me .. Opinions please..
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    Buying boat from Out of State, and having it shipped? Has anybody done it ?

    I am From Long Island NY and been looking and see some decent ones from other states. Has anybody done it and how do you go about it buying it without seeing and having it shipped? Any advice please are how to go about it. thank you
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    Question for Grady Owners for older boats 1997 are so

    I am thinking about buying a 1997 208 adventure boat fully loading bad is etec motor. My question is been told by some surveyors to stay clear of these years boats cause of water damage. Has anyone bought a older Grady are have older Grady that can give me some insight on this.
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    General question on buying a Grady, i am looking on Long Island NY

    So last year when i found a 1997 20ft GW walk around was at end of season i called 2 boat surveyor's 1) told me STAY away look for something 2004 are newer? say he would take my money but those year boat are big problems with water damage? 2) Guy told me he would look at it but elven...
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    Opinions Please on Boat Purchase

    I used to own a 1991 228 seafarer sold about 11yrs ago now back in market for a Grady again. Looking at a 1997 208 boat is loaded every option i think Grady has . Has a 2012 200 HO Evinrude etec motor with only 200 hours on it. Boat looks real clean . also has 2019 trailer guy wants 24K...
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    Help with Repairing weak floor board ?

    I have a older seafarer that has weak floor board where the gas tank lays and the spot for the extra tank. I am guessing the wood needs to be replaced? Is this and expensive job? are easy enough to repair yourself? thank you for any input ...
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    Wiper Blade Replacement Help

    I have to replace my wiper blade on a 1991 228 seafarer, do i need to get that from Grady white are can you locate them at a auto part store ? thanks for any help
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    Length of Pulpit ona 22 seafarer

    Can someone give me amount how long the pulpit is on the 22 seafarer ? I am thinking about getting a after market one form a local marine store. thanks
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    My 91 228 Seafarer

    Not sure if they showed up are not, but i hope so. mike
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    Help! CAN NOT find fish finder Transducer ?

    I have a 1991 228 seafarer, bought boat in 1995 owner had 1994 Lowrance x70a installed back then. Now since i got boat in 1995 never had problem now machine is not working . I would like to change the whole setup. I looked from any kind of thru hull and can not see anything, ( only thing...
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    Gas and Winterize Question ? Full Tank are Empty ????

    With the new problems with the gas , do you guys leave the tank near empty are fill it up before you winterize it ? Years back i always filled tank up and used stabil , but with the new gas i am not sure what is best . Thanks all
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    Fuel / water filter How many times a seaon do you change ?

    I was wondering how many times a season do you guy's change your fuel/ water filter ? My boat goes in in around April and out in Nov , so for say a 6 months time what is the right amount of times? thanks all
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    Help with a wire Splicing Job

    I made a big mistake and cut my Speed sensor cable yesterday. Now i gonna try to splice it back together. Question is What is the fine metal like wires wrapped around the other 3 wires ? It has 3 basic colors i know to splice but what has to be done with the fine metal wires? Thanks all
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    HELP with Fish Finder Hook UP ??

    I have a 1991 22 seafarer i am thinking it has one of those factory mounted transduer on it . Now i need a new Fish finder ( nothing fancy) i now have a old Lowrance x70a that stop working. If i get a new model machine either Lowrance are something else how do i hook new cable up to...
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    Docking Question ? Anybody use a wood Plank to get on Boat?

    I need to get a wood plank to get on boat from Marina and i have the Grady bracket on a 22 seafarer so it is very far with motor up. Does anyone know what size L xW x H and what kind of wood you would use. thanks all
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    Do they make a Cover for Anchor chain ??

    Does anyone know if they make some kind of cover to put over your anchor chain so it does not damage the bow pulpit all the time ? Are any other ideas from someone who has corecte this problem? thanks all
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    INfo on paint to use on a Re- paint Bow Pulpit ??

    Can someone tell me what is a good paint to use to repaint my bow pulpit ? I have to use paint brush are roller ( have no spray equipment). Also is there a specific paint to use to match the grady white color boat is the older whit a 1991. thanks for the help.
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    Trailer Question About Rollers ?

    Can some guys with a trailer give me there thoughts i have to replace some rollers this year. I am a EZ Loader with the black ribbed i guess wobble roller. What is the difference are better the * Ribbed are * Smooth and how are the Yates compared to EZ loader rollers. thanks MIke