If you have an older Grady 228 with a 225 or 250 4 stroke and a 9.9 kicker can you post a pic while at dock? I’m interested to see how much space you have from water level to top of engine bracket off the back. Mine sits low with all the weight of Honda 250 and 9.9 kicker.
Older 228’s with 4 stroke
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Mine sat low, not sure on the measurement as I have since removed the kicker and moved the batteries forward of the steering bulkhead. This raised the deck 2 additional inches above the waterline.
Can you explain the battery move? I’ve been thinking about that. Location you moved to and they have to be vented correct?
I moved them to where the porta potty was. I found excellent hold down brackets on Amazon. The battery trays were also bought on Amazon. I moved the battery switch up forward as well. Had to run new battery cables to the stern. I choose sealed batteries, which do not leak or vent. The battery area is somewhat vented as well. I used group 31's, which was totally overkill.
The battery switch should now go on the forward side of the steering bulkhead.
The battery switch should now go on the forward side of the steering bulkhead.
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I have a Yamaha F225, I am sure it is lighter than the BF250. My cockpit drains are about 2.5" above the waterline, with 100 gallons of fuel in the boat.