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i think it is a 1986 not 1987. looks like a long leg transom and i believe they went to extra long in 1987. first two digits of serial number will tell. i had a 1986 gw190 with a johnson 120 and it was a truly great boat. just loved it. mine would do 35 mph with a 15" prop at 6000 rpm and...

has anyone rigged a sidemount control on a 223 (or similar) just aft of the binnacle spot and run the engine control cables through the upper cable tube that is right under the gunnels and that seems to only carry the washdown hoses? i would need to cut a hole slot in the roof of the bilge for...

also if it does have rot, before you plate it follow my plan above before you plate it. penetrating epoxy will strengthen rotted wood. i tecommend "rot doctor" epoxy.

i had a 1985 tournament 19 with the same cracks. it had them when ibought it in 2006 and when i sold it in 2019. yours are slightly larger than mine were. my boat lived on a trailerunder cover. i agree with filling the cracks with caulk to prevent water ingress. my buyer checked the transom...

funnily enough i ran the original 1985 johnson 120 on my tournament 19 until i sold the boat last year. that engine ran like new when i sold it and was well suited to the boat and not as thirsty as a v6. the 200 runs fine but needs some cosmetic help and is very thirsty. last year i...

hi folks. any thoughts on this set up? seafarer owners feel free to chime in since it is the same hull as the tournament. could i turn a 19" prop? i have a1995 223 tournament with the original ocean pro 200 on the back running a 17" prop. it is fine for me power wise although a bit like an...

the slide mechanism is separate from the seat. that looks like the wise ladder back seat i have purchased on my gradies to replace the molded style poly seats. here is a link to the complete set up. you could contact wise directly to get the part info for the slide...

5500rpm at 28mph on a 19" prop makes no sense. that is 43% slip. you should be running over 45mph with 10% or less slip. is the hull bottom clean and smooth? can you borrow or test another prop? partially spun prop is my first guess

bring the boat to the hospital parking lot and you can do all that stuff while you are waiting. also, good luck and congrats!

is your reported speed verified by gps. pay zero attention to a speedometer on a boat. get gps speed before you do anything. there arefree phone apps that can do this if need be. how much bottom paint? a lot of bottom paint or an uneven keel line caused by uneven paint can create a...

with a handheld you may not know you got the coast guard but there is a high chance they will eventually hear a patiently repeated broadcast or at least be aware someone out of range is broadcasting on 16.

given how large the open void bilge is between the main stringers in my 223 i think it sinks. i do like the foam in the gunwales though. i think mine will settle level and sink slow enough to give you some time to get out. 4lb foam adds buoyancy of around 50 lbs/cubic foot. for a 5000lb...

grady didn't use any rubber latches on my 1995 223 so i am looking for ideas. they rear hatches close only from their own weight and the anchor hatch has an interior ball and socket thing that does not hold in a swell. over the years they are chipped and damaged on the edges from bouncing. i...

has anyone found an aftermarket hatch tie down style that looks good on the older grady hatches (anchor locker and behind the helm chairs)? i was thinking about a rubber toggle or bungie system but curious what folks have seen or tried.

i think i have the same hatches on my 223 with the yellowed surround and lexan door. you can order custom fabricated hatches to fit. in theory you could get a plastic hatch company to make a replacement surround only out of starboard and then reuse the hatch and hardware, but i think you need...

given you are switching to hydraulic, you can solve the issue quickly by cutting off the old steering cable which trashes the old cable (which intact is worth about $50 used). if you cut it, best to loosen it first to freely move in the motor tube if you can while still connected to steering...

it looks good. the only question i have is are you going to glass the side walls of the splashwell back in?

correction, my wife tells me it was a tea strainer and also that i still owe her a tea strainer .

for storage, i had a small stainless mesh sink strainer in one drain when the boat was outside on the trailer and i was getting that issue. you can form the mesh into the hole enough to stick in place by friction while the boat is sitting but you need to pull it out before you tow or went underway.

i don't like swim platforms either. i had an aluminum boarding ladder that fit in the bilge on my 190, but a heavy guest broke it. i recently bought some of these transom step handles from five oceans. have not installed yet so can't say if they will work but they seem to be made of solid...