Grady White Seafarer - 1984 model - Restoration April 2020 

Sir, you are an inspiration ! You have made a miraculous update to your boat. My 1985 Seafarer 226 is still original with the transom cutout because I'm not much of a project guy. But I love how your modification worked out. In particular, it adds over a foot of length to the cockpit with easier access to the rear swim platform/engine mount. That could be a really nice location for a bait prep/filet table that could double as a kitchenet for overnighting. We usually put the porta potty back there when overnighting in the cabin. I have considered raising the windshield too but found it was simpler to just add large clear plastic swing down "sun visors". These are hinged to the hard top instrument cabinet to serve as wind and spray shield when needed. Just keep them well coated in RainX. We can raise or lower the seat to get optimum visibility. This preserves the lines of the boat which are still great looking and continued on Grady Whites newest models.

One of the Best Seafarer's I've ever seen! Great job and tour!

Nice boat I am restoring a 87 / 20" overnighter now. I love these boats. Your is bad ass too.

Really nice, the big merc makes it look new.

Very clean BOAT 🚢!!!.I AM sure Fishing in fresh water makes a difference...I AM A GRADY FAN MY SELF...GREAT RETORATION 🎉

Wow what a super job - good work

Wow. Great work! Well done. And good ideas for my 204c. Still looking for where you put the fuel tank. But other than that, I'm definitely going to watch the other videos.

Really nice restoration, and I like your name sticker. I’m restoring 1984 Boston Whaler 22’.

Nice boat, thanks for the inspirations

Great restoration work. This is a brand new boat!

Really enjoyed your videos. My son surprised me and bought me a 1985 Grady White 240 Offshore. It’s almost the same as your boat. You really gave me a ton of ideas on storage, wiring, down riggers, etc. Can’t “Thank You” enough! - Joe

She`s a keeper 😊

Looks amazing!! I’m actually about to buy a GW 204 Overnighter that’s in fairly rough shape and your videos are a real inspiration! I’m definitely not expecting to go as far as you did but huge respect.

This is amazing boat. I might restore one in the future.

That’s a beautiful boat 👍 this is Isaac on the Grady 226 like your on Facebook.

You did a great job with that boat !! Only problem is you have a verado for an outboard

Just sold our travel trailer and we’re thinking about buying another boat. Awesome boat and video review!

Awesome Grady White and awesome video!

Wow! Dude very nice well thought out really well done ✅🎏fish on!!

Where did you relocate the fuel cell to? Also, where do you fish that thing at? Amazing work sir!

Thank you for the video. I just got my 2000 Grady white 226 back from the boat shop. We installed a new Yamaha 250, fiberglass the back just like yours with a new aluminum bracket. I noticed the motor is pretty deep in the water. How is your motor hight any issues? Did you have any problems with the height of the motor and performance ? I am more than happy to share pictures and videos. It looks like we both went through the same project however you did a lot more. I did actually end up cutting out all the compartments in the back and moving the batteries upfront to open up a lot more fishing space in the back.

That's a sickkkk resto man. I'm working on restoring a Sportcraft 270 right now (new stringer design, etc). I'm also on Lake Erie Central basin out of Lorain. What part of Erie are you fishing? There truly aren't much better boats for that dangerous of a lake, than Grady's with that high sweeping bow and wide base. Great job man!

Best 24 ft restored Grady out there, no new Grady is better. And new power = new boat. The hardtop frame is massive and I would say it’s not original. May I ask who fabricated it?

Great job! I’m doing a 1990 seafarer. I was fortunate enough to find one with the hull and transom in flawless condition. I rewired mine also , not fun. When you reglazed your windows did you mask it off and just use black silicone? What did you do about the inside weather strip around the windows in the cuddy? I can’t find that material. Thanks for any guidance you can offer . Also where did you move your fuel tank? Thanks

Fish USA UV black dipsy's are probably the most productive divers I have ever used.

Awesome

Just picked up an 87 Seafarer and your videos have me ready to dive in. What deck paint did you go with and how has it held up? Thanks Shawn.

How are you doing with the front windshield design? I am also trying to find a solution. I was thinking about framing it a few legs with stainless steel then fiberglass year frame and popping in windshields to have a nice clear view. But that is going to cost me big it’s another project itself. Almost like building a pilot house.

Nice

Back then GW did not include sealed flotation foam?

Looks great. Does water just pour into the bilge now where you made the hold hatch?

6 guys out on the lake for hours with no terlit? ...and don't say bucket. Boat is way better than new!

Love it ... would you consider selling it?

Hey Shawn. What product did you use on the deck? Is that paint or awlgrip type product?

Where did u get window seals?

Witam mam pytanie czy jak jest zawieszony silnik na tym pantogafie to jest ta sama zasada z płyta grawitacyjną poniżej 2 cm ma być silnik poniżej dna łodzi .... tak samo jak by wisiał na łodzi na paweży ... czy juz po takiej przeróbce wyżej go wieszamy ?

How did you access the through hulls for the port side fish box? I have to replace them and the 4in access port doesn't allow my hand or arm to fit in there. Drain is missing on the box itself.