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    228 offshore

    I go to the pacific off northern Ca past the Golden Gate Bridge and pick the days. Always make sure there are no southerly winds for the afternoon forcasted. Also head offshore with the tide going out and visa versa comming in. Have never had an incident but mother nature can change what is...
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    2006 seafarer 228

    Who needs to really go that fast. i have a 250 Suzuki on my 228 (painted bottom) and with a full tank was going 25mph at 4,500 RPM - that was in flat conditions in the bay here is San Francisco. That was a very confortable speed and the meter said the fuel use was 2.0 miles per gallon.
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    For Sale: 2005 Grady White Gulfstream 232 New Price to SELL

    I bought a used 228 about ten years ago in July and the boat dealer arranged for shipping and all went well from NY to Northern Ca. They drove a pick-up to make the drive. Took them less than a week to make it across and it cost about $ 4,000. steve
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    Wise Coaming Bolster Pad - GW - 228

    Group. Thanks everyone for their responses. looked at sail rite and affordable cushions. This am I removed the bolster and had no issues and then washed and cleaned the boat area. I think doing anything except for a Seadek will be a chalange for me. Will explore a professional to do this...
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    Wise Coaming Bolster Pad - GW - 228

    One of the bolsters has worn out after twenty years in the elements. The dimensions are 72" x 6" x2.25" Saw there are three holes drilled under the foam and two phillips screws at the base. Searched the internet and could only find - 48"x 6.75" x 2.25" - as the longest under Wise. I know...
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    Replacement cushions for seafarer

    Timcam from Northern California Send me an email at steve@fcccpas.com so we may continue your query. steve
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    Replacement cushions for seafarer

    I live in Ca and have a bunch of cushions that are stored in my basement and some may be what you need. steve
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    West Marine 5x points thru April 15

    Iv'e been buying there for years and never seen to get any credit for any points accumulated. I've given up for getting any freebies there.
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    Pulling the trigger on a pilot house on the 228

    Don't fret about the age thing. I am way older than you and i am able to handle my 228 just fine. You have a long time to go before you get relieved from being skipper. steve
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    First boat

    You should watch a bunch of videos on youtube for the GW215 - Some show boat features and others show action on the water. They are fun to watch and and you will learn a lot. steve
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    NE Boat Show

    Was was a part owner of a 20' boat - Cobia in the late 1960's that cost $ 1,500 - then in 1986 bought a "NEW" - Glastron v-216 for about $18,000 - after using that boat until 2014 realized it made no sense for an upgrade to a Grady White to buy new - was able to purchase a 2004 228 and have no...
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    Lorance HDS 7 - older model

    No can do - depth went out at 15MPH. Could not read the lable at the plug to figure out what transducer it is - wil lkeep at that. I plan to monitor the meter and when the engine is serviced next year I will purchase a transducer and have it installed to see what happens. As Gilda - said - its...
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    Lorance HDS 7 - older model

    thanks - thats what I ment to say. heading out to Uncle Salty now. steve
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    Lorance HDS 7 - older model

    I am going to look at the transducer cable to the unit to see it it shows the code for the transducer that was installed. steve
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    Lorance HDS 7 - older model

    The transducer was replaced (it broke off then) in December 2021 and on the way back from the mechanic to my marina I took a picture with my iphone which i still have that showed a reading at 150 feet. I recall that this depth lasted just a little while and then returned to the same problem. I...
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    Lorance HDS 7 - older model

    306Bimini Thank you so much Steve
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    Lorance HDS 7 - older model

    Thank you both for the information. The transducer has been replaced twice and the same result occurred with loss of the bottom. I think the transducer is lower that the hull - hard to know as its located below the platform and boat is always in the water. The December 2021 replacement...
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    Lorance HDS 7 - older model

    I have an '2004 - 228 and thanks to everyone on here for guideance. I am no DIU'er but do try my best. Just had the 250 Suzuki serviced and had them replace the scuppers based on advice here - they have been the same ones since i have had this sled for the past ten years. Maybe never...
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    Missing cup holder drain tubing

    My '04 228 has a drain tubing that is attached to something below the deck. Tried to replaced one of the cracked cups with the metal cups but it would not fit. So far I put clear tape on the outside of the cracked cup until I come up with a better repair solution. It is starting to rain here...
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    Poor Grady-White support for older boats.

    I think that this board is a great place to obtain information from other GW owners. I have an old Mercedes SL and have obtained information from the Benz forum or just search you tube videos for some DIY projects. A GW word search on Yahoo or Google may be helpful too. Depending on a...