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    grady white seafarer 228 2007 model

    Hi doc stressor, the boat was taken to a fibreglass boat repairer, under warranty, who removed the floor covering which is infront of the main fuel tank. We assume this opened section is for the installation of a secondary fuel tank. He made a hole large enough in the longitudinal stringer to...
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    new prop for seafarer

    Hi again Greg, I forgot to add that when you are driving at wot in calm waters, you have to tilt your motor leg up until you can hear cavitation taking place. It sounds like swashing of the water. Tilt the leg down until cavitation ceases, then take note of the rpm. That will be your motors rpm...
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    new prop for seafarer

    Hi Greg, it is important to observe the recommendation of the motor's manufacturer for eg. if their recommendation is 6000 rpm at wide opened throttle conducted in calm waters, then you should choose a propellor which is as close to that. Otherwise, if rpm exceeds the recommendation, you are...
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    226/228 outboard clearance

    Hi Tom, I have a 228G with a transom jack installed as I thought the motor is a bit too low to the water. With the transom jack, the gearbox is certainly clear of the water.
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    grady white seafarer 228 2007 model

    Hi all, I am new to the forum and have bought a 228G seafarer with a honda 225 new last year in Western Australia. This is my eighth boat since 1994. I love this boat which is used mainly for fishing and travel to the fishing spots as far as 65kms away from shore and also for overnighting in...