1994 Grady Seafarer w/ Hard Top & 2004 Trailer - SOLD - The Hull Truth

sea fever · 02-08-2010, 09:00 AM

SOLD * SOLD * SOLD

I am selling a 1994 Grady Seafarer 228 that is in excellent condition. This boat has a Volvo Penta 5.7L IO, factory hardtop, full eisenglass, electronics, 2004 galvanized trailer that is in like new condition, etc. The boat only has 373 hours. It was kept in New York and was winterized every winter and stored indoors year round. Never had bottom paint and the boat is in mint condition mechanically and cosmetically. I am in the process of purchasing a new boat and this one needs a home. Asking price is $17,500 OBO.

Captain Crispy · 02-08-2010, 11:25 AM

Probably would be a good idea to post a phone number and state where the boat is located now [ WAS in New York].

murphdogg · 02-08-2010, 12:41 PM

Dear Sir:
What electronics are on the boat, and could you send pics to pbmurphy@columbus.rr.com
THANKS!!!
Murph

Lunchbox · 02-08-2010, 01:09 PM

I would be very interested in pics as well....jbupchurch@hotmail.com.

Thanks!!

sea fever · 02-09-2010, 08:17 AM

Boat is located in Boca Raton, FL. I don't have pics at the moment but will be posting and sending out pics this weekend.

You can contact me at 561-239-0644 with any questions.

sea fever · 02-15-2010, 07:02 PM

Pics posted above.

Lunchbox · 02-16-2010, 04:46 PM

Can you tell us in more detail about the electronics on the boat?

Thanks!

sea fever · 02-22-2010, 08:39 PM

Sorry, I've been out of town and hadn't been able to reply to emails and pm's. Just catching up now.

The electronics are old but functional. It has an Icom VHF, Sitex GPS and depthfinder however they would be replaced if I was keeping the boat.

I failed to mention in the original post that the boat has a marine head in the cuddy cabin.

I will try to get some interior pics in the next couple of days. I keep getting home from work after dark. I'm expecting to pick up my new boat in about 2 weeks so I need to sell this one or I will have to take it to storage.

sea fever · 02-28-2010, 08:38 PM

Some interior pics.

sea fever · 02-28-2010, 08:41 PM

A few more pics.

sea fever · 03-07-2010, 07:10 AM

I've had requests for engine and outdrive pics. Enclosed are additional pics.

I took a few engine pics with air cleaner removed to show the Holley carb that was professionally rebuilt about 2 months ago.

sea fever · 03-07-2010, 07:14 AM

A few more pics of the Volvo Penta outdrive.

sea fever · 03-24-2010, 12:36 PM

Boat is still available. I've had numerous inquiries about an engine survey. I took it in to my mechanic to go through the engine. He checked the cooling system, charging system, fuel system, compression, etc. The only thing he found was that the port riser and manifold were not flowing sufficiently. As a result I had him install a new exhaust manifold and riser on the port side.

Compression check showed all cylinders at 145 +- 2 psi.

I am now keeping this boat in storage and don't really want to keep it there much longer.

Asking price lowered to $17k OBO.

cfarmd · 03-24-2010, 12:41 PM

for a '94 she sure is clean, good luck on the sale. Pics of new boat?

sea fever · 03-26-2010, 10:11 PM

thanks cfarmd, she doesn't look like a '94. She could easily pass for a 2002 or newer.

I've had lots of questions about performance. I took her for a spin today in the ocean. In a steady 2' - 3' chop I measured the following:
* 2600 rpm = 26 mph
* 2800 rpm = 28-29 mph
* 3000 rpm = 32 mph
* 3200 rpm = 34-35 mph
* 3400 rpm = 38 mph

CenturyFisher · 03-26-2010, 10:49 PM

That is a very clean boat

sea fever · 04-11-2010, 07:28 PM

Sold.