Seafarer 228
22' WALKAROUND CABIN
One of Grady’s original signature walkaround models, this solid, safe, seaworthy 22-foot walkaround boat has been in the Grady line up for four decades, giving it an incredible legacy of reliability and fishability. Through the years, numerous features and amenities have been added to the already high-quality saltwater offshore fishing and family-friendly boat, making it a best seller. Whether heading out for a day of fun or fishing, this boat has more than ample room for storing water sport toys, fishing rods or both. From the roomy cockpit, to the berth with sink and optional head, this best walkaround boat promises a day of comfort and enjoyment on the water.
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Seafarer 228 Main Specifications
Beam Amidships
8' (2.44 m)
Center Line Length w/o Engines
22'2" (6.76 m)
Bridge Clearance
8'4" (2.54 m)
Cockpit Depth
26" (0.66 m)
Hull Draft
16" (0.41 m)
Transom Deadrise
20 degrees (SeaV2® progression)
Maximum HP
300 (224 kW)
Fuel Capacity - Standard
114 gal. (431 l)
Passenger Capacity
10
Weight w/o Engines
3510 lb. (1592 kg)
Seafarer 228 Features & Options
2 automatic bilge pumps (total 2200 GPH) (8328 LPH)
Basic flotation
CE certification package (European Conformity)
Hardtop color - underside of fiberglass hardtop (requires matching gelcoat color option)
Seafarer 228 Performance Data
250 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
4.2L
Test Date
1/6/2010
Prop Size
15 1/2 X 17 SWSII SDS
Weight as Tested
5361 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
Yes
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.0 MPH @ 3500 RPM
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
1000 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 4.67 |
1500 | 7.4 | 2.2 | 3.42 |
2000 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 2.37 |
2500 | 10.8 | 5.2 | 2.08 |
3000 | 21.3 | 6.5 | 3.27 |
3500 | 29.0 | 8.5 | 3.41 |
4000 | 33.4 | 11.5 | 2.91 |
4500 | 37.9 | 14.1 | 2.68 |
5000 | 42.2 | 18.5 | 2.28 |
5500 | 46.0 | 22.9 | 2.01 |
5800 | 48.3 | 24.6 | 1.97 |
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
4.2L
Test Date
1/6/2010
Prop Size
15 1/4 X 19 SWSII SDS
Weight as Tested
5361 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
Yes
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.8 MPH @ 3500 RPM
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
1000 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 4.50 |
1500 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 3.54 |
2000 | 8.4 | 3.7 | 2.29 |
2500 | 9.8 | 5.5 | 1.79 |
3000 | 22.8 | 6.7 | 3.40 |
3500 | 29.8 | 8.8 | 3.40 |
4000 | 34.6 | 11.9 | 2.92 |
4500 | 39.5 | 15.3 | 2.59 |
5000 | 43.9 | 19.6 | 2.24 |
5500 | 48.9 | 25.2 | 1.94 |
5900 | 51.3 | 26.7 | 1.92 |
250 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
4.2L
Test Date
1/6/2010
Prop Size
15 1/2 X 17 SWSII SDS
Weight as Tested
5361 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
Yes
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.0 MPH @ 3500 RPM
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
1000 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 4.67 |
1500 | 7.4 | 2.2 | 3.42 |
2000 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 2.37 |
2500 | 10.8 | 5.2 | 2.08 |
3000 | 21.3 | 6.5 | 3.27 |
3500 | 29.0 | 8.5 | 3.41 |
4000 | 33.4 | 11.5 | 2.91 |
4500 | 37.9 | 14.1 | 2.68 |
5000 | 42.2 | 18.5 | 2.28 |
5500 | 46.0 | 22.9 | 2.01 |
5800 | 48.3 | 24.6 | 1.97 |
300 Yamaha Four-Stroke
Single
Engine Size
4.2L
Test Date
1/6/2010
Prop Size
15 1/4 X 19 SWSII SDS
Weight as Tested
5361 lb. (including persons, fuel, water, gear, engines & accessories)
Hardtop
Yes
Bow Pulpit
Yes
Bottom Paint
No
Optimum Cruise
29.8 MPH @ 3500 RPM
RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG |
1000 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 4.50 |
1500 | 7.3 | 2.1 | 3.54 |
2000 | 8.4 | 3.7 | 2.29 |
2500 | 9.8 | 5.5 | 1.79 |
3000 | 22.8 | 6.7 | 3.40 |
3500 | 29.8 | 8.8 | 3.40 |
4000 | 34.6 | 11.9 | 2.92 |
4500 | 39.5 | 15.3 | 2.59 |
5000 | 43.9 | 19.6 | 2.24 |
5500 | 48.9 | 25.2 | 1.94 |
5900 | 51.3 | 26.7 | 1.92 |
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