Recent content by kgs365

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    Quest about 205 vs 225 Freedom/Tournament

    i have a 205 2006 with 150 yamaha we love the boat have a 208 prior to this we boat out of chatham ma. i'll pick the days but we have taken it to nantucket and fish around monomy rips etc as well as the local beaches ...never been on a 228 but in looking at them they seem to be a 205/208 hull...
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    gas tank 208 vs 205

    on my 1997 208 i had a plastic tank...on my 2006 205 it has an aluminum tank ....i always thought the plastic tank was better...why would grady use a plastic tank on one model and the same hull use an aluminum tank?
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    GW208 Wrap around window

    perfect ...exactly the info I'm looking for!
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    GW208 Wrap around window

    my starboard side window (frame ) is loose where it attaches to the boat...does any one know how its is attached and how I can tighten it? thanks Kevin
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    GW 208 Bimini Support

    thats the reason i asked..a dockmate has a GW 205 bowrider...and they come with the supports plus it looks like it would be easier to fold the top back instead of leaning it foward thanks
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    GW 208 Bimini Support

    does any one here use a support tube on their bimini top on a GW 208 Adventure?...if so could you post up a picture and what length or adjustable thanks Kevin
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    fuel sender question - wiring

    Used a new to me boat for the first time today 1997 Grady white 208 with 175 saltwater series Yamaha Filled the fuel tank guage stayed on one bar Grady white sender has pink and black wires Yamaha guage has white and black wires When I switched the pink to the black and the black to the...
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    208 Adventure - Pulpit Question

    the answer...if you are going from a not pulpit boat to a pulpit boat Grady white sells a kit that puts a sleeve in the railing from the first stantion from the bow. Which requires cutting the railing. To remove they sell a shorty piece that will replace the longer pulpit railing which is...
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    208 Adventure - Pulpit Question

    the measurement of the size of a boat seems to differ from marina to marina and manufacturer to manufacturer....I was orignally told they based it on the registration and title...which follows the manufactures paper work...the manufacture doesnt include the PB in their measurements...fun...
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    208 Adventure - Pulpit Question

    If I have to remove my pulpit due to dock regulations where I am..is there a way I can replace it with an anchor roller therefore still utlizing the windass etc?...does anyone have a photo? thanks Kevin
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    Grady white railing

    Seasick i'm in boston...let me see where I get with the association I also mentioned a simular trade with another member on here so stay tuned...yes pulpit, and railings are in great shape...it also has a windlass...so it would be a great trade
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    Steering Wheel Removal

    im having the same problem..i've already bent 2 wheel pullers (they where in exepensive ones) the problem i have is finding the right puller that will fit behind the destroyer wheel...you might want to try a spray lubricant and let it soak in...and maybe heat...other treads suggest getting a...
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    Grady white railing

    thanks...long story...association board member okayed the buying of a grady white 208 there are 3 others at the marina..he never mentioned the pulpit thing...fast forward boat bought and sitting in driveway for 2 months, they cashed my check over a month ago along with form that only talks about...
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    How to get wires from helm up into electronics box? 226

    can you post some pictures...sometimes the manufacturer will leave a string or additional wire that can be used to pull through the new wires...if not you may need to tie and tape (black electrical tape works best) a couple of wires to an existing wire and pull it through, use one of those wires...
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    Grady white railing

    pictures