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Again thank you too everyone. I am obviously going to sea trial the boat. I just wanted to hear about any handling quirks or common problems with the boat. Thanks again.

Thanks for all your help. I have heard from some people that a 272 will pound considerably more than the Mako. That is really my main concern. Well that and getting wet. I want to be dry and I don't want to be beat to death.

Thanks for all the info guys. Does anyone know of any common issues to look for? I haven't heard anything bad, but that doesn't mean there isn't common issues. How dry is the ride? Also when you say slow down into a head sea...exactly how slow (or generally)?

Can anyone tell me anything about the mid 90's Sailfish ecspecially 1997? I am looking for the quality of the boat at the time, any common problems, and ride quality. The boat will be used to go to the beach, and offshore fish. How does the boat ride in rough water? Does it pound? I am...

Thank you everyone for your input. I am leaning more towards the 25. I found one that was relatively local and I went to go look at it just to see how it was laid out. It definetly felt like a much bigger boat. I liked the layout of the cabin as well. Definetly a lot larger than the 24...

thanks. I know I will have to spend some money into each boat...the question is how much? I know the 24 very well. the things it needs are just to aid in my fishing. the 25 is the mystery. I am going to get a boat surveyor to go over it. anyone know any boat surveyor near tampa, fl?

jeff...thanks that is what I am looking to hear! Also even though you think the 25 is better all around what are some good or decent things about the 24, and how do you think without really comparing it to another model it would do in 3-4 ft seas? More opinions welcome.

The mercury motor on the 24 Offshore is basically brand new. It was used by some executive at mercury for his own boat. It was then sent back to mercury racing and completely gone through to inculde a new lower unit. It came with a one year warranty, but that warranty was up in December of...

I have narrowed my search down to these two boats, 1988 24 Offshore vs 1989 25 Sailfish. I am mostly going to be fishing up to 40 miles offshore, with maybe 2 or 3 70 mile trips a year. Other use will be to run to the beach. I have a wife and two young kids. Boat will be stored on a trailer...

Yes gas is definetly a concern of mine. But I have been looking at it more carefully and it could take years to recoup the cost of gas compared to the purchase price of a boat with a newer motor. Thanks to everyone for there help. I am going to get a grady wa. I just need to find the right...

the boat has a closed transon with the motor on a bracket. when did Grady come out with the seav2 hull?

I am new to this sight and new to Grady White's. I am looking to go bigger. I want to go offshore fishing, but still be able to take the kids and the wife to the beach and entertain some friends. I started to think about a walkaround. My mechanic turned me on to a boat he setup for one of...