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  1. Ky Grady

    228 Seafarer to a 258 Journey?

    I get the "itis" itch every now and then and am considering upgrading to a 258 Journey. I really like the 282 Sailfish, but in reality, I don't ever see myself moving from Kentucky to the coast to have the need for the 282. The 258 would give me a little more fishing room and stability to play...
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    New digs for my Seafarer!!

    Just went through a big life change after 36 years,,,,, but enough of that. Bought a new place for my boat and for my next chapter in life. 16' tall, 14' wide and 62' long boat shed that happens to have a 3 bedroom house attached!! Couldn't be happier to finally have my boat at home. Will be...
  3. Ky Grady

    Changing things up a little.

    Must be age or a touch of redneck or both, but I've always liked the new Yamaha's with the chrome letters. Only way to get that from factory is with the electronic steering, which I don't have. I had my dealer order all the chrome pieces and I'm changing over myself. Should go well with my new...
  4. Ky Grady

    Pro-Dec screw covers

    I have to give a shout out to Pro-Dec and these screw covers. I took a chance and ordered 20 of them for my side panels and they are as close to a spot on match as I've seen. I've tried the covers with separate bases like originals and never found a good match not to mention half the time the...
  5. Ky Grady

    My next project!!

    My New Wire Marine switch panel arrived today. Looking forward to getting it back in the boat. Moved a couple of switch locations around, picked up 2 accessory spots, put breakers below the switches and added a back-lit Grady-White logo in the unused space at the end. All switches and logo are...
  6. Ky Grady

    Dear Santa!!!

    My sixfootitis boat,,,,, if only I lived closer to the coast instead of Kentucky. 282 Sailfish! Merry Christmas Great Grady family!!!
  7. Ky Grady

    Drone view

    Here's a different view I don't ever see. Was learning my drone and took a few stills with it.
  8. Ky Grady

    Finally!!

    Went and picked up my boat from Hanckel Marine in Charleston today with my new F250xcb installed. So far, just have the 1st hour done on the break in. Tomorrow, power up to plane, then variable speed to maintain plane for an hour, then 3rd through 10th hour, any speed, avoid full throttle for...
  9. Ky Grady

    2004 Yamaha F225 For Sale

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1782078032163118/?mibextid=dXMIcH I have it listed on Facebook Marketplace. It will be coming off my boat next week and will be available after 1/13/2023 at Hanckel Marine in Charleston SC. Asking $7500 Thanks
  10. Ky Grady

    Getting ready for re-power,,,, finally!!!

    Last weekend, I gutted the helm of my old rigging, getting ready for my new F250xcb motor sitting at dealer in Charleston. The old 704 binacle had a longer footprint than the new digital control. Had some leftover material from the dash flush mount project so made a plate to cover, and mounted...
  11. Ky Grady

    Last outing with my trusty 3.3 F225!

    Finally got the call this morning that my new 4.2 F250xcb has landed at the dealer, 2 years and 2 months of waiting. Sitting on the lake in SC fishing all this week, been a reliable motor since I've had it. Will take boat home and start re-rigging for the new FBW motor.
  12. Ky Grady

    FS,, Taco gunnel mount outriggers, 15' poles.

    Complete gunnel mount Taco setup. Bases, inserts and 15', 1-1/8" poles. Bases and inserts came with my boat in 2017, bought the poles new in 2019, used once, decided to go hardtop mount GS-280's. $500 plus shipping. New, this setup would run over $1000 with tax.
  13. Ky Grady

    New shoes!!

    Went and had new tires put on my rims. Goodyear Endurance. 5 years on the first set and not an issue one. Spares never touched the ground. Highly recommend these tires. Made in the USA !!
  14. Ky Grady

    GreatGrady think tank question? Outriggers?

    Debating on going to hardtop outriggers versus my current gunnel mount ones. The gunnels only deploy to approximately 45° off the sides, the hardtops will deploy to 90° off the side, giving me a wider spread. Pros and cons??? Thanks.
  15. Ky Grady

    2017 Lowrance Carbon 7's

    Anybody want these before I toss them? They worked intermittent for me and I got frustrated and took them off my boat and went to a single Simrad. It may have been on my end,, don't know. All wiring and brackets are with them. Just need transducers. Pay for the ride and they are yours.
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    Trip anticipation

    Getting ready to head back down to South Carolina to do some catfishing with the guys next weekend for the week. This trip will be a little different for me. I'll have a Great Grady celebrity on board. Doc Stressor will be fishing with me for a couple of days. Looking forward to having him...
  17. Ky Grady

    New Bow pulpit on Ebay

    Just saw this, might fit 226/228's, check measurements. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Bow-Pulpit-For-A-Grady-White-Adventure-Boat-208-/274968241918?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
  18. Ky Grady

    228 SeaDek

    Got the dry fit kit back from SeaDek the other day and laid it out where it's going. Looks great, can't wait for the real stuff. Not doing the cockpit for now. Not sure how it would hold up against catfish horns.
  19. Ky Grady

    2021 Hull Logo's and model callout

    I had my boat stripped of all the old stripes and logo's along with a complete buff out, which is a story in itself. Anyway, started putting the new 2021 logo's on along with the model callout. I'll put the stripes back on when it warms up this week. This is just a preview. Also had my...
  20. Ky Grady

    Updated,,,,,,228 flush mount prep

    I got my panel cut out and the NSS12 sitting in it ready to be installed on the boat. Removed all the wires left over from the Carbon's and got the WM-3 weather module powering up with the unit. I had it on a switch with the Carbon's because I was using a hub to network the units. I have the...