Hooked on Deanna
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2009
- Messages
- 142
My Trophy has twin 175 Mercs with even compression on all cylinders (101 +/- 2, Port & 98 +/- 2 Starboard). They start quick and idle good on the garden hose. She wasn't kept up but she is cleaning up nicely. All system work! I'm amazed! I had a 1989 2302 back in the 90's (Hooked on Deanna) and loved it. Sold it when I moved to SW Virginia and became a lake boater! I love the 9'6" beam and layout of the 2502. She has Salt and Fresh water washdown with a sink and 113 qt live well. The structure is solid. The bilge is epoxy coated and looks new! The 190 gallon aluminum tank is tight and all the electrical devices work!
I pass'd on a 1997 GW 228 because the dealer wouldn't move $1K to make the deal. He called me a week later to make the deal, but I was on my way to pick up "Hooked on Deanna II" Glad he tried to hold out!
I got her cheap on a consignment sale because the owner didn't want to fix a starter problem and wouldn't fix one of the engines so it would start. I figure I can't go wrong for a $6K cash purchase! Paid to have the engines fixed/check out before I purchased (gamble...but cost was a little more than a survey). If the engines were shot I walk away, but if not!!!!
This girl came with a Northstar 951XD, and Interphase Probe fish finder. These are mid 1995 electronics but they where state of the art them and are working find. A Uniden UM525 VHF came with it and I'm set!
It is true that Bayliner/Trophy didn't do a good job with the finish on their boats, but I'll fix that. She'll be cruising the Chesapeake in a few weeks and I can hardly wait!
Questions:
1. Anyone know what performance I should expect (WOT/Cruise/Fuel Consumption).
2. The engines were started with a portable gas tank because the boat hadn't run in 6 over 10 months. What should I do with ~50 gallons in the tank? I siphon'd some fuel and didn't see water but I'm not sure if the fuel is usable.
3. Any comments about the 2502 from the early 90's?
Thanks
I pass'd on a 1997 GW 228 because the dealer wouldn't move $1K to make the deal. He called me a week later to make the deal, but I was on my way to pick up "Hooked on Deanna II" Glad he tried to hold out!
I got her cheap on a consignment sale because the owner didn't want to fix a starter problem and wouldn't fix one of the engines so it would start. I figure I can't go wrong for a $6K cash purchase! Paid to have the engines fixed/check out before I purchased (gamble...but cost was a little more than a survey). If the engines were shot I walk away, but if not!!!!
This girl came with a Northstar 951XD, and Interphase Probe fish finder. These are mid 1995 electronics but they where state of the art them and are working find. A Uniden UM525 VHF came with it and I'm set!
It is true that Bayliner/Trophy didn't do a good job with the finish on their boats, but I'll fix that. She'll be cruising the Chesapeake in a few weeks and I can hardly wait!
Questions:
1. Anyone know what performance I should expect (WOT/Cruise/Fuel Consumption).
2. The engines were started with a portable gas tank because the boat hadn't run in 6 over 10 months. What should I do with ~50 gallons in the tank? I siphon'd some fuel and didn't see water but I'm not sure if the fuel is usable.
3. Any comments about the 2502 from the early 90's?
Thanks