Late 80s early 90s sailfish vs gulfstream

jbrinch88

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Still can’t seem to make my mind up on repowering my 24 offshore or selling and jumping into a 23 gulfstream or 25 sailfish. I really like that these two come setup with a closed transom and bracket setup from the factory. Does anyone have an electric head on their older gulfstream? I like that I was able to rig an electric head and holding tank on my 24.
I like that the 25 has an enclosed head. How does each boat perform with newer 4 stroke power. The gulfstream with a pair of 150s and the sailfish with a pair of 200s?

I fish primarily 1-10 miles out and so far the 24 hasn’t let me down. But having the peace of mind with twins I feel I would enjoy my day a bit more and venture out further.

If you were to semi restore a late 80s early 90s grady which would you prefer the 23 or 25 and why?
 

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I think you will find more 25s than 23s for sale, and all 25s had twins.
Many 23s came as singles. If staying overnight in cabin, big difference in accommodations between the two models.
 

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I really like the Gulfstream with twin 150s.