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    228 Seafarer Bracket, Chromate Passivation?

    Hello, I want to redo the powder coating on my bracket. Was wondering if anyone knows if they used hexavalent chromate passivization on the aluminum prior to powder coating when this year bracket was made. Makes a huge difference as to how to proceed from a safety standpoint. Any input would be...
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    Is the inter tank bulkhead structural 1994 Grady White 228

    I am trying to get the old gas tank out and after cutting away as much as I could from the bildge and deck I have found that the only way I will get it out is to cut out the bulkhead that exists between the main and auxiliary (aft) tank. Do I need to replace it, ie is it structural. If it is...
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    How much Epoxy for 228 Tank Cover Repair

    Hello All, I am going to be cutting the bottom fiberglass out of the rear tank cover with the plan to remove the wood core, replace with cell core and glass over. Essentially, I will be doing what is shown on Born Again Boating video: Was wondering for those who have done this how much epoxy...
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    Cabin size of Seafarer pre 1993 vs 1993-97 in regards to T top mounting

    Hello, I cant seam to find this here or anywhere else, but is the the dimensions of the Cabin for the 1980s-1992 Seafarers the same as for the 1993-1997 model. Thanks for any input
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    WTB: 1990s Seafarer Hard Top

    I know this is a moon shot but if anyone has a Seafarer T top on the east coast they want to part with I would be interested.
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    Advise before pulling trigger on 1990s 226s

    Hello, This will be my first non sail boat purchase. I have two 226s (Pre 97) that I am thinking about putting offers on but wanted input from the community. Boat One: -Boat is in excellent shape, no wet wood, Nice electronics, transom dry, kept under cover on trailer...
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    Savannah, Georgia Marine Surveyor Recommendations

    Does anyone have any highly recommended surveyors that service the Savannah region. Looking at a mid 90s 208 and want the survey to be thorough. Thanks in advance for any suggestions
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    Would you avoid a mid 90s Grady White in the 2020s?

    Hello, I have the opportunity to purchase a 1995 Tournament 192 that cosmetically and structurally is in excellent shape. The transom is intact and there appears to be no soft spots anywhere. I would normally not look at a boat this old but given the reputation of GW, that is is matched with a...