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I ceramic coated my 228. The coating is quite easy the prep takes quite a bit of time. I coated all exterior surface including the aluminium frame of the hardtop. I also did the non skid. It didn’t make the floor slippery. There is more gloss than wax. It lasts much longer. I still wash it...

Not sure if it is a downside but it is extremely hard. Last Christmas I had the boat moored at a marina. Usually have it on a trailer. The fenders left some patches that had slightly less gloss. I compounded the areas expecting it to take a couple of minutes per area took about 10-15 mins. I...

I think at 6" the safety aspect of the bow rail has been removed. I would also look at removing the bow rail completely and see how it looks.

I got my bow pulpit for my 228 from Grady White in 2022. The pulpit was AUD$2941. I think that included mounting hardware and roller etc. I modified it to take a 232 through pulpit anchor roller which was AUD$682.

That looks like chromed brass. Stainless doesn't usually pit like that.

Headed out for a solo day gamefishing. Hooked a nice little blue marlin but it threw the hooks soon after. The weather and dolphins alone were worth the trip.

Don’t be put off by high engines hours. A motor that is used regularly and looked after is often a better choice than a motor that was used infrequently. 2000hrs+ is common.

You should be able to find the best way to do it here. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kDqq-pSzdqFUk3oTaHBuA

There isn’t a particular mix that is perfect. As a boat ages the gel coat fades so each boat’s gel coat is a slightly different colour. A fibreglassing shop may be able to mix a colour to suit if the have access to the boat.

Oh yes, there are people like that.

I’m looking to flush mount a 16” TZT3. I cut out a template and it should just fit. I would love a 19” but I think it would be too big. I prefer one larger than 2 smaller ones. If you had two 8” units together they will be wider than a16” unit. The 16” unit will be higher than the 8” units so...

A big plus for the 228 is it doesn't have the aluminium transom bang cap which is a well known cause of wet transoms.

I have the Fell Marine. No complaints or issues. Easy install

These dropped straight into my 2006 Seafarer. It's from an Australian site but gives the measurements, in metric sorry. https://www.boataccessoriesaustralia.com.au/polished-stainless-steel-drink-holder-with-drain

I don't think the cracks were the cause but are due to an already wet core expanding as it froze.

Yes Tr Yes.

I thought the same. I have a feeling mine have the same. I’ll look next time I’m at the boat.

I had some anodised aluminium brackets made. No need to weld mounting plates which means removing the fibreglass top and removing the wiring from the tube being welded. Extremely strong.

Are they cracks or scratches do do with the welding process.? Are you sure they weren't there before? If you look at the edge of the of the aluminium plate in photo 1 do the cracks extend into the plate?