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I have a 2006 GW 228 Seafarer and the cabin cushions could stand a good cleaning. If I take the foam out of them would it be safe to wash them in the washing machine? Has anyone tried this?

I had to disconnect my mast light post and remove it as I am installing radar and the base I am using has it's own mast. When I disconected the wires I noticed that there were three involved. One, the black, goes to a terminal and the other two just are joined to one feed line. This seems...

Every time I leave the trailer in the yard for more than two months the brakes lock up and I end up digging trenches in the yard when I pull the boat out. Yes, they eventually break free but I would like to avoid this in the future. Has anyone come up with a solution to this problem? I have...

The cabin cushions on my 228G picked up a little dirt dring the season. Since they appear to be a covered with a fabric I am just not sure what would be good to clean them with. Would a mild soap and water work using a brush? Any suggestions would help.

I spray painted my trim tabs with Trylux antifouling paint and they now have loads of sea grass and vegatation on them. Has anyone just used Hydracoat bottom paint on the tabs and has it worked out ok.. Would like to keep them clean next year...

I am about to install a Furano 1715 radar on the hardtop. Since I will have the display unit on a custom panel where the Instrament door used to be this means that I will have to snake the radar cable from roof to display unit. How much of a problem is it going to be to snake this heavy cable...

I am planning on installing a Furano 1715 radar on my Grady 228G. Is this unit going to fit into the overhead electronics box and are there any wiring problems I should look out for? Also I have a combination Funano 7000 GPS and sounder and would like to tie this into the radar. Is this a...

The LED indicator lights on my trim tabs do not show that the tab is down. I can have a tab half way down and the lights stay at the top. Any idear what the problem is?

When I turn off the engine, a 250 HP Yamaha, and go to restart it my Furano GPS unit turns off. I believe this is because of the heavy current draw to start the engine. What can be done to avoid this problem?

I have a 2006 Yamaha 250 HP four stroke that I believe has a leak. After using the boat I leave the motor in the full up position and find it is down quite a bit the next time I go to the dock. This motor is still under warrenttee. The question is does the warranttee cover a leak in the...

I have a 2006 Seafarer and when the ignition is shut off I hear a fan noise in the bilge area in front of the gas tank. It lasts for about 20 seconds and then shuts off. Is this a bilge blower that Grady has installed in this model?

I have a Furano radar and after it warms up and I hit the TX button I get the usual screen but no display. I do believe that the unit is not rotating. Has anyone else had this problem and what is the solution. Thanks

I am looking for a relieable marine surveyer in the Bangor Maine area. Does anyone have any experience with one or recommnedations for one? The boat is a a 23 foot Grady White Walkaround.

Could anyone give me the GPH that a 22 ft. Seafarer 228 would burn if powered by a 250 HP four stroke Yamaha? If possible the burn rate at 26 MPH and also around 30 MPH.

Does anyone know where I can buy the optional rod holder that is mounted in front of the live well at the stern? This is for a 228g Grady. Thanks..

Where can I buy the bar that goes along the back of the hartop on a 228 Seafarer that holds the four rod holders? I have tried the link to www.wmwworks.com/f-marine.html and it comes up as a broken link.

I am planning on buying a Grady White Seafarer 228 that has a pressurized sink and a john that has a holding tank and a macerator. Just what is involved in winterizing this system? Thanks for the help..

I am planning on buying a Grady White Seafarer 228 with a four stroke 225 HP Yamaha engine. I need a trailer and question the weight carrying capacity of it. Will a 5000 lb trailer do the job?

I have a 1988 GW Overnighter and the fishbox drains, (Thru Hull Fittings at the waterline), are broken and need replacement. Looking at the open access panels you would have to be a midget to get in there and put the hose on the fitting, tighten the lock nut and tighten two hose clamps. Has...