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    Excess water in the forward bilge of my 228 Seafarer.

    Water seems to accumulating in the forward bilge of my 1996 Seafarer. Does any one know of any of the waterline thru holes go into the forward bilge area? If so, what is involved in inspecting the area, and checking the hose clamps? Can it be done through inspection ports, or do I have to pull...
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    Correct prop for 228 Seafarer with F225 Yamaha?

    My 1996 boat has the 15.5x17 Saltwater Series II prop, and it seems to be too much. Hole shot is good, midrange is okay, but above 22 knots it struggles somewhat. Max speed is 26 knots and 5,100 rpm. The original prop on a 258 with the same engine is 13.75x19. What do people recommend?
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    Trying to remove the inside cabin bolsters on a 228.

    I was able to remove the cockpit bolsters, but not the inside ones. I did not find any screws, and the bolsters appear to be securely fixed to the fiberglass. Any suggestions?
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    Super pricing on Honda engines right now, BF350 for $10,000 off.

    https://marine.honda.com/promotions/buyers-choice-sales-event The BF350's are $10K off. A New England dealer has the BF350 for $23k installed!
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    258 Journey, the space below deck and between the seats?

    That is a cavernous area, below the deck. Has anyone turned that space into a fish box? Ideally there would be a premade, drop in fish box available to purchase.
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    FS: 1996 Grady 228, with trailer, $32,000.

    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...
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    Bought the 258, which engines for upgrade?

    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...
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    258 Journey vs 228 Seafarer, for the windy west coast?

    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...
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    USA Carter fuel pump for 3.3L F225-300 Yamaha engines.

    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...