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The search continues. Looked at Pro-Line 27 Walk yesterday. Doesn't have the extra sleeping area not the access to under the deck hardware that others of similar build. Looked at an Aquasport 275 and a Wellcraft coastal 270, 2000 model today. I like their layouts and the rear folding seat that...

Regarding the fiberglass thickness, dry weight 5400 on the coastal 270 and 5500 on the Grady 272, so you get the benefit of the thicker hull with out paying the penalty for more weight. Good to know.

As I understand it, the Aquasport 275 came out in 1999--no wood. Grady 275s didn't go to no wood until about that same time frame. However from looking at those boats that are for sale of that vintage, the Grady's have the higher asking price, hence it appeared I would have to accept the older...

Ok, now the issue of build with some wood like the earlier Gradys or an Aquasport with no wood. Because the Gradys command a little more money it may come down to getting an Aquasport with no wood or a Grady with wood. What would be your thoughts there? Is the potential wood rot in the Grady a...

13rounds, as I understand your inference, a 272 Grady would be a much safer buy than a 275 Aquasport in say, a 2000 model year for each. That I would be much happier with the Grady boat, setting aside any differences in power. Thanks

Agree, fuel tanks are a consideration on the older boats I am looking at. The 275 has access panel there but don't know if the tank is readily accessible. Will have to find that out. Thanks

2000 models--choosing between the two. Any big differences. Understand the Aquasport doesn't have wood in the hull. Sounds like an advantage. Both have the Eurotransom, deep V, WA etc, but any advantage to one over the other for construction, ride, power required, etc. ?? Thanks

I have tried to download catalogs and get the response "not available". Anyone else finding that problem today?

Fishbust your post is timely. I have done a quick search and realized the tuna door in the Gradys didn't seem to appear until the Eurotransom, so if I want a tuna door will have to work with the Eurotransom. Your comment on the surveyor is understood and appreciated. I have owned 5 boats over...

Well, I searched out to $35,000 in an attempt to get the 1998 or later 272 to avoid the wood in the Eurotransom, By the time I throw in a trailer I have to "push" the 25,000 dollar budget too hard, so back to Gradys without the Eurotransom but still have a tuna door. A boat with the engines on...

I'll give Grady a call. Regarding the I/O, the set up makes maintenance a challenges for us. We leave the boat in brachish salt water all the time and just don't want to mess with the inboard engine and all the associated mechanisms with the outboard stuff. It is interesting that in that...

To get to a 1998 for the benefits noted I would push my budget. The longer hull and the wood rot resistant material would be worth it. So I need to look for the 272 made 1998 or later. My son-in-law has a 4 door, 4WD GMC truck that we can use for the hauling, as necessary, so believe we can...

Looking for an outboard boat--but need help in models that will meet my requirements. So many different variations of Gradys I am having a hard time sorting them all out. What follows are my requirements. Outboard or outboards on an extension 25 to 28 feet long 9'6" beam, we bottom fish, need...

Gulfstream ride Thanks for the reply. The only 23 foot boat I am considering in my search is the Gulfstream, the rest are 25 foot boats. I believe the GW Trophy Pro is also a wide beam but someplace I saw it was a modified V and not a deep V. I want all the fishing area I can get so I have...

A/C with limited space Those that use Honda 2000 gen, where do you put them? Thanks

I am going to look at both style boats Monday. I know they both have minimal cabins but decent cockpits, with the Trophy Pro being a little larger. I have head the Trophy Pro in chop pounds the helmsman because the helm is a little further forward than say a sailfish. Don't know about the...