"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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The 33' and 36' Gradys are two of my favorite boats. Thanks to my dealer,
I've had the opportunity to drive both during "demo" days. The 33'
especially demonstrated to me that a pair of outboards can offer more than
a pair of diesels.

Did the 33' have twin 250's or 225's? The 225's were supposed to push it to
41 or 42 mph...but I always had a hard time believing those numbers
(especially since the Yamaha 225's put out 217 hp at the prop).


Oddly enough, Yamaha used to have a performance bulletin on its site for
the Grady 33 powered by twin 225 Yamaha four-strokes. I am certain that I
read that the boat would reach 42 mph. But when I now look for the bulletin
now, it is no longer there. (?!?!?)

They only have performance bulletins for the 33 with twin 225's or twin 300
hpdi's (which have a tendency to blow up, or foul plugs).

The "real world" numbers that I've been reading on boating forums are closer
to the high 30's for the 225's. Most people feel that the boat was
underpowered with the 225's. It seems as if the current choice of twin
250's is just right for that boat.

I didn't even bother to look at the 36' Grady. Why tempt myself with
something that's so far out of reach? I also don't like the fact that my
100 hour service would cost at least 3/4 of a grand.