1998 Grady White 247 Advance - Many Pictures + Video Tour - Palm Beach, FL

ultimatehometeam · 03-12-2009, 10:38 AM

For Sale - 1998 Grady White 247 Advance - Palm Beach County, FL

Offered at - $26,500 - Lowest Priced 98 or newer GW Advance in the USA

My wife has given me approval to purchase a bigger GW

Please Visit - Gallery Containing 98 Images of This Vessel + A Video Tour + A Very Detailed List of Features Visit: http://www.meetbliss.com/GradyWhite98/ForSale.htm

Video Tour - Direct Link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fxe8bo2chVI

Owner - Peter - petersokolov@hotmail.com - (561) 306-5271

This Grady White 247 Advance is a model year 1998 as well as the original Yamaha 250 HP engine with under 340 hours.

-The boat has been recently serviced and performs flawlessly.
-The hull sides and deck are freshly waxed.
-Everything operates and is fully functional.
-This boat is turnkey and ready for its next proud owner.

Model - 1998 Grady White Advance 247
Beam - 8'6" - Trailerable without permits - no trailer included in sale
Length Overall (LOA) - 24'9"
Hull Draft - 15"
Fuel Capacity - 151 Gallons
Weight without engine - 3,500 lbs.
Engine - 1998 Yamaha 250 HP Saltwater Series II - Fuel Injected
*Many models on the market are underpowered with only 225 HP*
Recently serviced - Plugs/Gear Oil/Filters/Grease/O2 Sensor Cleaned
Always run with Yamalube and Ringfree - 2 Stroke
Engine Flushed after every use with water and then Saltaway
Only 340 hours on the Engine - Its like new for its age!
Compression checked recently all cylinders are in Yamaha Spec.
Engine protected with CRC-656 every other outing
Yamaha Digital Gauges (2) + Analog Hour Meter
This is the engine that made Yamaha famous for being the finest outboard.

Boat Performance - Boat Cruises 29 mph at 3800 rpm / 5400 wide open at 44 mph

Standard Features:- Self Bailing Cockpit / 4 Cockpit Drains
- Stainless Steel , 316 Bow Rail
- 100% Hand Laid Hull and Deck
- Cockpit Lights
- Fishbox 120 Quart Divided Port Side with Overboard Drain
- Fishbox 120 Quart Starboard Side with Overboard Drain
- Heavy Duty Gunwale Molding
- Bennett Hydraulic Trim Tabs
- Integrated Outboard Mounting System with Swim Platform and Ladder
- Raised Forward Casting Platform
- Rod Holders (4)
- Rod Storage Racks (6)
- Spring Line Cleats
- Stainless Steel 316 Grade Thru Bolted Deck Hardware
- Forward Anchor Locker with Rope / Chain Storage
- Transducer Mounting Flats
- Transom Door with Heavy Duty Locking Mechanism
- Console Ventilator
- Steering Seastar Hydraulic System with Stainless 316 Steering Wheel

Optional Factory Upgrades: This boat was ordered loaded
- 12 Volt Accessory Outlet on Console
- Dual Battery Selection Switch- Cockpit Bolsters
- Bolsters are in good condition (slight wear)
- Ritchie Compass- Head (porta pottie)
- Secured to Console Floor
- Deluxe helm seats (2) + OEM Grady White Logo Cushions:
Rare option that provides massive cockpit space for fishing / entertaining
- Every cushion available - front casting deck and all seats. Cushions are in good condition - lightly used.
- T-Top with Rod Holders (4) + Locking Electronics Box
- Pressurized Sea Water Washdown with New Coil Hose

Many Additional Recent Upgrades :
- Full boat waxed every 2 months (Compounded Recently)
- New Batteries Trojan Starting (2) - 08'
- New T-Top Mounted Spreader Light with Switch Added - 06'
- New Jabsco Halogen Spotlight on T-Top with Remote Helm Control - 07'
- New Garmin GPS Map 198C + Sounder Color Unit - 07'
- New Garmin GPS Antenna - 07'
- New Eagle Strata 128 Fishfinder + Transducer - 07'
- New Clarion CMD4 Stereo Head Unit flush installed in console - 09'
- New MP3 Aux In Audio Cable wired to Center Console Box - 09'
- New Infinity 602M "Kappa" Speaker (2) - 09'
- New Pressurized Sea Water Washdown Thru-Hull + Pump - 07'
- New Raw Water Washdown Coil Hose + Hose Head - 09'
- New Guest - Charge Pro Automatic Battery Charger + Plug - 04'
- Engine service at 300 Hours - Plugs/Oil/O2 Cleaned etc...
- New Navy Double Braid End Whipped Dock Lines (2) - 09'
- New Navy Matching Fenders (2) - 09'
- Every Cushion hand cleaned and protected with 303 Protectant
- New Matching PowerKnob Installed on Steering Wheel - 09'
- New Engine Trim Motor & Trim Seals - 09'

snappergapper · 03-12-2009, 04:51 PM

Nice boat. Looks well taken care of. Great work on the ad also. I did not see any pitcures of an enclsure or outriggers. Did I miss or are those not an option on this particular vessel. Thank you. Also what size trailer is recommended for this size Grady?

Snapper

350casey · 03-12-2009, 04:59 PM

No livewell?

Megabytes · 03-13-2009, 08:19 AM

WOW!!!

I've never seen a boat in that good of condition. Nice work!

rcoleman · 03-13-2009, 08:42 AM

I have never seen that much work go into selling a boat at this price point. I bet this boat was taken care of by an anally retentive owner!! Exactly the type of owner I try and buy stuff from!

Good looking boat

ultimatehometeam · 03-14-2009, 04:25 PM

Answers to some questions:

1) Nice boat. Looks well taken care of. Great work on the ad also. I did not see any pitcures of an enclsure or outriggers. Did I miss or are those not an option on this particular vessel. Thank you. Also what size trailer is recommended for this size Grady?

- Thanks for the comments - the boat is in terrific shape and since a new one was 96k at the miami show... why go new when this one is pampered and 69.5K less (that is ALOT of gas)
- This boat since it has been in Florida does not have an enclosure however one could be made easily.
- Outriggers are easily addded. Grady even has a mounting support on the t-top for it. This boat has rarely been fished on. Its been babied and mostly used as a weekend cruiser.
- The boat weighs about 5-6k probably therefore you would need something that could hold a 26 foot boat and 6.5k pounds to be comfortable.

2)No livewell?

- Actually the prior owner mentioned he had a livewell that he brought along when he fished and had just attached it to the saltwater pump. I really never fish so I haven't had the need for one. But you could very easily add a livewell.
-The best part is when it's not there you have a much larger cockpit for friends or family when your not fishing. Some other grady's loose a full 2 feet due to the livewell in the transom.

3)WOW!!!

I've never seen a boat in that good of condition. Nice work!

- Thanks ... shes a lovely boat... all ready to go to it's next proud owner... title in hand. Low hours and in great shape.

4)I have never seen that much work go into selling a boat at this price point. I bet this boat was taken care of by an anally retentive owner!! Exactly the type of owner I try and buy stuff from!

Good looking boat

- Thanks again... We really like to take care of the things we own. Im glad it shows... I feel the extra work on the ad will hopefully let people see the difference between other comparable boats and help them see how this one is in wonderful condition.

Thanks!

Peter

ultimatehometeam · 03-21-2009, 08:18 AM

Just took her out and she is perfect.
- Im going to install 3 new LP fuel pumps as preventative next week. It's been about
2 years since they were done... so why not

Great condition Grady - Easy to see!

ultimatehometeam · 03-28-2009, 04:26 AM

I've had some calls asking if it's available:

This boat is available and is only 15 minutes from where the Palm Beach Boat show is this weekend.

Pick up this great grady at 1/4 of the new price... why buy new?

Thanks for looking!

Dantilu · 03-28-2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megabytes

WOW!!!

I've never seen a boat in that good of condition. Nice work!

I second that, Nice job Capt.

ultimatehometeam · 04-03-2009, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

Took the boat out with my wife yesterday. I have had new Low Pressure fuel pumps (3) installed. All preventative. Receipts in hand.

Title In Hand

The boat runs great, everything works.

Easy Cruise 3700 RPM at 29.5 mph
Wide Open 5400 RPM at 46.5 mph

Boat is ready to go and ready for its next proud owner. My wife has given me permission to upgrade to a larger Grady. I shall oblige

ultimatehometeam · 04-16-2009, 08:20 AM

Just took the boat out yesterday!

Everything is running great... shows great.

The boat is still available and ready for anyone that wants a great boat.