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    Towing a GW 225T with a larger boat

    I am in negotiations to buy a Fleming 55 trawler, it currently has a 13.5' Nouverina rib. I am giving up a competant 38' sport fisher that has been my primary fishing boat except when I am alone (when I use the 225t). I boat primarily in Puget Sound but would anticpate going north fairly far on...
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    Decent Salmon Fishing

    Was out yesterday in Seattle; Elliot Bay. Three keepers between 5 and 18 lbs, two on green hoochie, one on cut plug herring. The 18# stripped off several hundred yards of line on 2-3 runs, nice fish. Still slower than we usually experience. I think they are a little late this year. The fish was...
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    Real Fuel Capacity

    I am considering a run offshore to fish for tuna and may need to go out about 65 miles. My tournament 225 has 96 gallon tank. Has anyone ever run the tank down far enough to determine how much usable capacity there is? In my larger boat the last 30 gallons is not usable as the pickup is in the...
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    Tournament 225 Ski Storage

    Unlike most dual consoles there is no below deck storage for skiis and wakeboards. How and where have others stored these items?
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    Factory Tour

    Today en route from Washington DC to Charlotte we stopped at the Grady White factory. They provided us a very nice personal tour. The gentleman that gave us the tour also is in charge of the final fit up and assembly. He is a three year employee and quite knowledgeable. The factory is about...
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    Considering New Boat Purchase

    First time poster, so thanks in advance if you are willing to help I have been looking to replace a 98 20' Outrage (BW) with 225 Tournament. Thee are very few if any used T 225 available for sale in the NW. I have spec'd the boat out with 250 Yamaha, full canvas, raw water washdown, license...