Hi folks
I just bought my first "new" old Grady 232 Gulfstream and I'm looking for some info on a few things. She's a 1989 with twin 1999 Johnson 150 Ocean Pro engines. The engines run nicely, but they surge when the rpm goes over 2500 rpm. I read a post that suggest starting with the fuel filters, so I'll try that first. The boat is solid, but it has not been run much lately and it looks to have suffered from some neglect as well, so I'll be doing some repairs as I go along.
Things that need attention are: the Good windlass (doesn't work), horn, wash down pumps, motor operated spot light, the toilet is gone, stove is gone, cushions need replaced or at least recovered, all the interior hardware that came in the chrome plated zinc needs replaced. I need to figure out the electrical system as far as what the accessory switches are supposed to control. The previous owner disconnected the oil injection system "as a safeguard against blowing the motors if that ever failed." That's OK I guess.
I downloaded an owner’s manual off the Grady White site, but it's pretty meager on content. Is there anything more informative out there specific to my boat? The guy who sold me the boat is going through a divorce, so he wasn't really up to talking to me much about it. I got a good price on it and had mechanic check compression and a few basics, before buying it, but now I'll want to get her taken care of.
Thanks, Bill
I just bought my first "new" old Grady 232 Gulfstream and I'm looking for some info on a few things. She's a 1989 with twin 1999 Johnson 150 Ocean Pro engines. The engines run nicely, but they surge when the rpm goes over 2500 rpm. I read a post that suggest starting with the fuel filters, so I'll try that first. The boat is solid, but it has not been run much lately and it looks to have suffered from some neglect as well, so I'll be doing some repairs as I go along.
Things that need attention are: the Good windlass (doesn't work), horn, wash down pumps, motor operated spot light, the toilet is gone, stove is gone, cushions need replaced or at least recovered, all the interior hardware that came in the chrome plated zinc needs replaced. I need to figure out the electrical system as far as what the accessory switches are supposed to control. The previous owner disconnected the oil injection system "as a safeguard against blowing the motors if that ever failed." That's OK I guess.
I downloaded an owner’s manual off the Grady White site, but it's pretty meager on content. Is there anything more informative out there specific to my boat? The guy who sold me the boat is going through a divorce, so he wasn't really up to talking to me much about it. I got a good price on it and had mechanic check compression and a few basics, before buying it, but now I'll want to get her taken care of.
Thanks, Bill