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Sold my 228 in early 2022 and ready to get back on the water. Decided my next investment will be a Journey 258, 2005 or later. My only requirement is to have twins and a hard top. Survey is preferred but not necessary. Cash in hand, serious buyer. I will handle shipping and pick up. Thanks...

I completely disagree about your comments on plane speed. Not true at all. I have had both. Perhaps power and prop were a factor? Yes, not technically more hull in the water, but the ride characteristics are very different, downsea stability is improved with a bracket. More space on the boat...

One thing not shown in my first pic is the 10 gallon freshwater tank, it also had a hatch on the deck (which was made of plastic junk and easy to trip over), so it was decent for life jacket, fender storage but yeah overall just kinda pointless unless you need another thank. I understand on...

I actually converted the void for the auxiliary fuel tank into a 460 quart insulated fish box. Can fit three (maybe even four if you squeeze them in) 150lb YFT and about 400lbs of ice. I don’t know about others but I also added about 200lbs of weight to the bow area, when I have the boat loaded...

In summary, I think sea-state and weather variables vary drastically by location. 2 @ 13 in Florida can turn into a lightening storm in minutes, yet 8’ @ 9 in Hawaii is merely a long bumpy day chasing ahi, with no real danger. Or better yet, 14’ @ 12 being completely glassy in winter lol...

Sounds like a typical day out here. Congrats on your Seafarer! I brought mine from Cape Cod, MA to Kaneohe, HI…an easy little 6,000 mile journey! Of course I paid for someone to do it, definitely not cheap! I noticed the bow will sometimes take a dip in very short trough when it gets up to...

I feel you, but unfortunately here with our usual summertime trades the conditions are almost always rough. Just the nature of the bEast side, as we call it. Not much we can do about that, of course 10ft @ 8 seconds is an extreme for me and not something I’m likely to go out in unless I’m doing...

Just curious, from fellow Seafarer 228 owners…what’s the roughest conditions you’ve encountered in your vessel, and how did she “fare”? Anything you noticed with regards to the stability, ride, do’s/don’ts, etc. Have you ever felt unsafe, if so why? I love my 228G (had it a year now, 208 for...

I have a 2015 Suzuki DF250 on my 06 228, it is flawless and I highly recommend.

Looking for any info on replacement cushions for the factory Pompanette ladderback helm chairs, or a high quality seat replacement. I did a forum search and most it was the junk Wise (and other cheap brand) replacements, I'd rather invest in something quality but I can't find anything from...

Poking around for a 232...ideally a newer model, '07 and up. I live in Hawaii (will cover and handle pickup/shipment) so west coast is preferred but not necessary. Please feel free to shoot me a text at 808-425-3646 or reply here. -Mike

I'm in Hawaii. Thanks for the info...do you know how deep the box is? I've been reading nothing but great stuff about the 232 ride, sounds like upsea is no different - like all Grady's just have to find it's happy place with the tabs and trim. I wonder if there's any deck voids in the 232...

Does anyone have the interior measurements of the transom fish box on a 2010+ Gulfstream 232? Wanting to see if this is long enough to fit a couple large YFT, average weight around 150lbs. Also, any opinions on the UPSEA ride on the 232 versus the 228G? I understand it's more stable with all...

I'm in the same boat as OP here, although I have a newer 228G which I absolutely love. Especially after building an in-deck insulated fish box in place of the auxilary tank, fits large YFT perfectly and all the weight forward made the up sea ride improve tenfold! My question, how is the up sea...

Nope, mine is an '05, but I redid the decals, dash, enclosure, etc. Half gallon of acetone and 303 later the rub rail looks amazing! Thanks for the info.

Thanks Ky. Will swing by Upholstry shop and see what they say...maybe give eBay a go in the meantime. Those look great!

I really didn’t have much reason aside from looks, I redid basically the entire boat, all accents are black/silver/white...rub rail just looks off but if it’s a major PITA I can think of better ways to spend my time. Even just a solid black one would be ideal (agreed on the stainless not holding...

Looking to ditch the blue trim on my 2005 Seafarer 228, but I really like the size (specifically the width) of the current, helps with spray and gives you a nice couple of inches from the dock. Any recommendations? I am also curious how difficult it is to remove the original? It's in good...

Looking for the best way to get a direct fit (or close to it) replacement for my '05 Seafarer Pompanette Ladder Back helm seat cushions? I see a lot of forums on older Grady's, '05 forward, not so much. I checked out the Wise ladder back cushions but they don't really look like they are going...

Won’t need to repower for a while, but when I do I plan on pulling the Grady bracket off the 2005 228G and installing an Armstrong bracket with twin 115s. My question: who’s done it? Any pictures, tips, etc. are greatly appreciated. Not interested in a 232 or other options, I saw a post with...