Grady 240 Offshore

[FreeBeeTony]

I currently have a '78 20' Grady white W/A and want to move up to a 24'. I like the 240 Offshore because it would be easier to trailer being that the beam is still around 8'. I would stay with the I/O because I want a closed transom and I think the fuel efficiency is better with the I/O compared to the outboards. I have become quite familiar with the Mercruiser set-up during my current project.<br /><br />Does anybody have any opinions on these boats? I am probably going to look for another "project boat" to keep the $$ down, and I kinda like it!

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Grady 240 Offshore

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[Tufan]

Re: Grady 240 Offshore

Grady-White is a great boat. <br />Check this out seems a good deal and boat is in NY...<br /><br />1988 Grady White, 22ft. I/O, Merc, engine:205, $17,000, excellet condition, (914) 967-2236<br />- dhiinc@ix.netcom.com<br /><br />I saw the add :<br /> http://www.boatguy.com/boatguy/main/$10,000-.htm

 

[Captn Dave]

Re: Grady 240 Offshore

I had a 79 24' W/A, outboard, that I thought was a pretty good boat. Solid boat. Acres of cockpit space. The only downside was it would pound when running in a good sea. But considering you're looking for an I/O, I would expect it to run better with the added weight.<br />Grady went to a more deeper V hull sometime in the late 80's. I'd definitely recommend trim tabs.<br />Bottom line, you can't go wrong with a Grady.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Grady 240 Offshore

You would be better off with an outboard and a bracket if you want the closed transom and the bracket will make a 22’ perform like a 24’ in most instances. I had an I/O on my first one and an outboard on my current Grady and I'll never go back to an I/O again. The I/O takes up too much cockpit space, robs performance due to the weight, and it's a apin to drain the block every time when fishing in the winter un less you have FWC.