Find me a Grady White 228 Seafarer

[Pish On Fishing]

I’m actively looking for a Grady-White 228 Seafarer with a trailer and hardtop, 2003 or newer. My budget is around $60,000, but I’m willing to go higher for a newer model. I’d appreciate any help or leads you can offer

 

[kanuckle head]

Get a 232, a wider platform and a better ride
Most have twins but the odd one has a big single, which I would look for

 

[Pish On Fishing]

Get a 232, a wider platform and a better ride
Most have twins but the odd one has a big single, which I would look for

I like the 232 but it wont fit in my driveway/frontyard

 

[kaelc]

Doesn't get much better than this https://ca.boats.com/power-boats/2000-grady-white-228-seafarer-9181595/

 

[kanuckle head]

When I was on a hunt, I was really considering this one, super clean and sexy lines. Albermarle are proven hull with great pedigree
Been in the market for a while and I bet he will deal
https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:ea56648c-dd76-49d3-80ab-9b11dfef168e

 

[Pineapple Express]

When I was on a hunt, I was really considering this one, super clean and sexy lines. Albermarle are proven hull with great pedigree
Been in the market for a while and I bet he will deal
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/611823284078766/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:ea56648c-dd76-49d3-80ab-9b11dfef168e

That is such a nice looking boat! What did you get instead @kanuckle head ?

 

[Pineapple Express]

Doesn't get much better than this https://ca.boats.com/power-boats/2000-grady-white-228-seafarer-9181595/

What are you seeing that I'm not with this linked ad? A 25 year old boat, no hardtop, located 5300+ km away...and listed by POP Yachts ( a notoriously sketchy online boat broker outfit) all for $34,000USD ($46,000CDN) plus transportation and import fees. It does have a newer motor...

 

[kanuckle head]

That is such a nice looking boat! What did you get instead @kanuckle head ?

Went with a pilothouse and a no wood construction, had a 228 before and wanted something different
My new ride is a Defiance 220

 

[Pineapple Express]

This listing at Galleon looks pretty good. Top end of your budget @Edselrt

2003 Grady White Grade White 228 Seafarer | Galleon Marine

Galleon Marine has been servicing boating enthusiasts from the same waterfront location since 1971. We are located in the beautiful Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada, with access to port facilities for international orders.

www.galleonmarine.com

 

[brutus]

This listing at Galleon looks pretty good. Top end of your budget @Edselrt

2003 Grady White Grade White 228 Seafarer | Galleon Marine

Galleon Marine has been servicing boating enthusiasts from the same waterfront location since 1971. We are located in the beautiful Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada, with access to port facilities for international orders.

www.galleonmarine.com

Yup nice, and galleon survey the boats before they consign them, at least they use too, they wont sell rotten boats lol, says pending now

 

[brutus]

When I was on a hunt, I was really considering this one, super clean and sexy lines. Albermarle are proven hull with great pedigree
Been in the market for a while and I bet he will deal
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/611823284078766/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:ea56648c-dd76-49d3-80ab-9b11dfef168e

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When I was on a hunt, I was really considering this one, super clean and sexy lines. Albermarle are proven hull with great pedigree
Been in the market for a while and I bet he will deal
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/611823284078766/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:ea56648c-dd76-49d3-80ab-9b11dfef168e

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Very nice but I/o is why it’s not selling , it’s been for sale for a long time, couple of Carolina classic for sale too with I/o not selling

 

[Pish On Fishing]

This listing at Galleon looks pretty good. Top end of your budget @Edselrt

2003 Grady White Grade White 228 Seafarer | Galleon Marine

Galleon Marine has been servicing boating enthusiasts from the same waterfront location since 1971. We are located in the beautiful Vancouver area of British Columbia, Canada, with access to port facilities for international orders.

www.galleonmarine.com

We did

Yup nice, and galleon survey the boats before they consign them, at least they use too, they wont sell rotten boats lol, says pending now

I did a sea trial of that boat. Engine stalled twice while idling. Transom sits really low that water comes out from the floor drain if you step near the back. hard top is leaking as well. I have an accepted offer on that boat already. I will have to talk to them about those issues or should I just cancel it?

 

[Pish On Fishing]

Doesn't get much better than this https://ca.boats.com/power-boats/2000-grady-white-228-seafarer-9181595/

i wish it has a hard top

 

[kaelc]

What are you seeing that I'm not with this linked ad? A 25 year old boat, no hardtop, located 5300+ km away...and listed by POP Yachts ( a notoriously sketchy online boat broker outfit) all for $34,000USD ($46,000CDN) plus transportation and import fees. It does have a newer motor...

Well below his budget and if someone wants a Grady White for under 60k they are not looking at 10 year old boats. Should be no import fees, just taxes on US made boats. Some members love the trolling motor, 10k option, most love the new power and trailer. Get it for 30k after a survey and you are laughing after a great seatrail/week of using it down south, ship it home.

 

[kaelc]

We did

I did a sea trial of that boat. Engine stalled twice while idling. Transom sits really low that water comes out from the floor drain if you step near the back. hard top is leaking as well. I have an accepted offer on that boat already. I will have to talk to them about those issues or should I just cancel it?

Engine stalls while at idle, might be due to compression? I personally would say the sea trail was a failure and withdraw the offer. Unless their service manager can fix the problem and give a reasonable explanation and subsequent sea trail. New power is likely 40k for a 300?

 

[Pish On Fishing]

Engine stalls while at idle, might be due to compression? I personally would say the sea trail was a failure and withdraw the offer. Unless their service manager can fix the problem and give a reasonable explanation and subsequent sea trail. New power is likely 40k for a 300?

How about the scupper that is below the water, is that a big issue?

 

[Ringo]

I would just pull out and keep looking for another boat.

 

[Pineapple Express]

Sounds like you went on the seatrial before you posted this thread. I'd keep looking

Scupper under water might be due to the bracket not having much buoyancy and the boat having been designed/built for 2-stroke engines (lighter by 75-100lbs compared to that Suzuki).

 

[kaelc]

My boat with a 250lb buddy has water coming out of the scuppers, in the corner he is standing in. If it’s me and the kids it doesn’t. If I had no kicker, downriggers and weights, it probable wouldn’t even with big guys. Was anyone big in the corners? If you are going to add a kicker, downriggers and a couple big fishermen I’d be concerned. Kicker is 100+ lbs.

How about the scupper that is below the water, is that a big issue?

 

[brutus]

We did

I did a sea trial of that boat. Engine stalled twice while idling. Transom sits really low that water comes out from the floor drain if you step near the back. hard top is leaking as well. I have an accepted offer on that boat already. I will have to talk to them about those issues or should I just cancel it?

Lots of boats get water from the self balling through hulls, mine included,I put new ones on with the flaps and all good now. The other issues are normal stuff for old boats , 4 strokes are heavy and makes them stern heavy, the stalling at idle they should fix,get a survey done for sure, and a mechanical