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Screen Name.........rhangrea First Name.............Robert Year/Model.............1998 232 Gulfstream Year/Model Motor...twin 2000 150 Yamaha Saltwater Series II

Thanks seasick. Your response above was very helpful factually and therapeutically :goodjob Few good pelagics aboard soon will help me forget this quickly! 8)

I was pretty upset, so I waited until I can be calm. It took me 2 weeks, LOL. The shop was still back-ordered on parts. I told them that they should have notified me and got work authorization before trying to remove frozen but still functioning parts. Especially on second time within days after...

thanks seasick. i will be visiting the shop again today and will share how it develops.

thanks seasick, i guess there was a small leak, more of wetness. the price is outrageous as any boat parts ;( my mechanic found small leak and some corrosion on piston, so he told me that the pistons need to be reconditioned then he calls and says the seal was frozen and the housing got...

My 2000 Yamaha Saltwater SX150TXRY trim & tilt piston needs replacement. My mechanic says it is frozen and needs to be replaced. What does it cost part and labor? The boat is a Gulfstream 232GT with bracket and twin motors. What can I do to prevent this problem in the future and how does this...

Lucky Strike, MBM My broker talked me out of it for quality issues during 90's and 90's hull design. He thought newer Pursuits are good but not 90's. Legend, I am actually checking out GW232 with twin 200hp and GW232 with single 225hp. Do you think single 225hp gets better gas mileage than...

Thanks Stonewall and gradyfish22 for your input. Yes, I did take off Shamrock from the list, and you guys have stated why among other issues. Here is what I like/dislike about GW 232 and BW 23 Conquest. GW 232GT: + wider beam (9'3") and bracket gives larger cockpit + better...

Yes Magic, it doesn't have waves or whitcaps on top. I was afraid of that. Thanks. Yeah, HMBJack, I agree. I get tempted by newer shinier boats as I search. And, yes it is out of my budget. Thanks though. Hey Stonewall, or any others, Could you elaborate on this? I've always heard that BW...

I am in search of new used boat, AGAIN. I've been looking at Grady Whites and Boston Whalers, mostly Grady Whites Seafarer 228G, Gulfstream 232GT, Voyager 248 and Boston Whaler Conquest23. But I started to consider Shamrock 246 with inboard and pocket drive. What would be PROs and CONs for each...

Thanks, you've convinced me to pass on this deal. Repower is not likely in near future, and rebuilding power heads are $10k+ for twins. Additional bottom paint and TLC means missed summer fishing season, it's a pass. You guys are great, my sincere appreciations for your advices.

Congratulation! I have been looking for 6 months and I know how difficult it is to buy, even in this market. For helping me with my purchase could you post here/PM me with your option list and price? I am also looking for late 90's Gulfstream with twin engines. I envy you.

See the photos below. The asking price was $23k and the price is firm. The boat needs TLC but it is setup as I would want it. What should be the final offer price that would be reasonable for the seller and something I will not regret later?

I am in a process of buying a used boat and during motor inspection compression came out as below. Twin engine 1998 Yamaha 150 HP Ox66 Port: 115, 125, 105, 120, 100, 115 Stbd: 110, 112, 100, 115, 95, 100 The mechanic (Yamaha mechanic from sellers marine shop) says motors are OK. When I...

will be in SF Southbay next month.

Hi guys, Where is good place for stripping bottom coat and new bottom coat put on? I am thinking of removing two layers of bottom paint with soda-blast then new white (light color) bottom painted. how much should I expect and where would be good place in Northern California? Thanks in advance.

No, it was not a firm price, one of many dozens $25k boats out there on boats For Sale classified ad sites. It seem cared for and has a hardtop with a 250 Yam SWS but no trailer. No special features like bow pulpit and windlass with SS rails, radar or twin engines. It didn't have bottom paint...

Wahoo & BobP - Thanks! We don't have much used Gradys out in West coast for sales period. I think there are less than 10 total I see on Craigslist (Seattle to San Diego). So it is near impossible to test ride different older Gradys. And that is the reason why I am asking you guys on your...

Hello, I am new to this site and I am in process of searching/buying pre-owned Grady White for a while. 5months actively, 2 years on & off. I am looking for a boat that can fish stripers, salmons, sturgeons, rockcods and tunas in delta, reservoirs and in Pacific with 3-4 men. I plan on...

This is BUYER's MARKET sickday !!! I am also on the market but 65k seems pretty good but not great. I've been looking at Gradys and Whalers nationwide from West coast for about 5 months. I see Northwest and Northeast market price going up last few weeks just because salmon season/spring is...