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    When did the 22-8 come with 300 hp.

    Anyone know what year the 22-8 or 22-6 was built to take a 300hp? Looking for reviews. Thanks-
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    BOAT LIFT FOR A 22-8 will 4000lbs work

    Looking at a 4000lbs Shore Station lift 108" for a 1997 22-8 with a hardtop. Does this sound right??? If not what are u guys with the same boat using?
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    22-8 Installing yamaha T8 Kicker

    Installing a kicker on my 22-8. I have my aux bracket and wondering if anyone has some advise on the install as far as best placement. I have the panther 35 bracket. I do have the specs and have narrowed down a spot but have yet to drill the holes.
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    Market hit bottom? 1997, 33 Tiara on ebay sold for 65K

    A Tiara 33 with twin 454 crusaders, 450 hours was surveyed last month and the file was attached to the listing. Value listed was 120K. Not a thing wrong with it. It sold on ebay for 65K last night. Great lakes boat. Has the market hit bottom ???????????????? HERES THE EBAY LISTING ITEM...
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    Ball park cost to replace enclosure 22-8

    Just curious if anyone has replaced their enclosure on a 22-8, 232 with hardtop. The complete set (blue) including canvass what the cost was.
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    Cutting swim platform resealing the core

    I have a full swim platform on my 22-8. I am going to be adding a kicker however the the swim platform needs to be cut to make space for the transom bracket. I'm looking at cutting it in line with edge of the bracket which will continue support along with leaving the support brace on the...
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    Caulking the floor

    Need to reseal the floor. What is the brand/color that i should use to match exisiting caulk lines. '97, 22-8. Thanks.
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    Salt Spots on Window- tried everything

    Ok, I tried mineral spirts vinager windex (no kidding) glass cook top cleaner mothers polish simple green All with no luck. I did let the products sit on the window for sometime. Any help? PS. Yes, I did clean the inside of the window before this post. JK.ing
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    Need center cap for steering wheel.

    Dropped a screwdriver on the center cap of the steering wheel and broke it. I need a new one. It's the standard spoke steering wheel. This seems like it would be a common part but not in my part of the woods. Any know where I could find one? Thanks
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    Interior dome Light Switch- where to find replacement?

    Looking for the puch button switch for the interior dome located on the underneath of hardtop. The push ON - push OFF switch. Anyone know? Thanks-
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    Gas tanks 22-8 Seafarer (cleanout?)

    While on the main tank my rpms are 5500, when i switch to the aux tank the rmps will drop to 51-5200. Single micron filter whch has been changed. I have the deck off, is there a filter or cleanout of some sort in the tanks? Any help would be appreciated.
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    Water intrusion???? 228 Seafarer

    When I pull the boat out of the water it seams to have a lot of water coming out of plug (approx 2-3 gallons). The bilge pumps work but even after being in the water a few days they won't kick on. I can't figure it out if it's excess water from the pumps? It's a 1997 and not sure if it's...
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    Water spots on windows-------Any ideas??

    Can't get the water spots off the front window of my new boat, any idea guys??
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    Anyone know what to expect mpg cruise on 22-8?

    I tried finding this info but unable thus far. I have a '97 22-8 Seafarer with a '97 2stk 225 yamaha 15 1/4 x 17 prop. I'm trying to find what the general Grady perf. data was for mph, cruise, top speed etc.... Anyone able to help me out. Thanks
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    Anyone change to a 4 blade S.S. prop?

    Does anone know if the 4 blade SS props are worth looking into? I have a 22-8 with a 225 yamaha original 15x17 prop. Nothing wrong with it but just curious about the 4 blades.
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    Radar Mount----help?

    Once again i turn to great grady. I have a furuno 1721 with an 18" dome. I have a factory hardtop on the 1997 22' Seafarer. I want to raise it 4" and reposition it from the direct center of the hardtop to roughly 1/4 the distance from the front of the top (as seen on most boats). I was...
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    Flush mount- whats a good backing plate material?

    I'm flush mounting my electronics and have taken the 1/8" glass material out. Does anyone know the exact name for this glass? I want to use a thicker black (like the OEM) for a backing plate or maybe a white materail used like I've seen in other posts. Thanks, T.R.
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    Auto Pilot location for 22-8 Seafarer

    I have a simrad Ap14h. Anyone have info on a good place for the pump, course computer, and compass? I know what Simrad tells me but looking for a place on my particular model of Grady. Thanks for a response.
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    What type pad should I use w/ Finesse it II?

    Taking some advise on a previous thread. I bought Finesse it II marine polish but need to know what application pad I should use. Thanks, TR
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    CUTTING A SWIM PLATFORM

    Bought a new (used boat) 228 and it has the full swim platform. I want to install a kicker 9.9 yamaha 4s but the platform is in the way. Do I take off buy new and sell this or have it fabricated? Any suggestions or anyone have experience with having a platform cut?