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If the trailer were brand new, it might cost $3,000 - $4000. That means the 208 with a ded ETEC is asking $20k. Way too much in my opinion. If you decide to proceed, make sure the trailer has appropriate papers

In addition to the potential transom issues, the gas tank may or may not be plastic. The plastic ones tend to last a long time since they don't corrode like metal tanks do. If the tank is metal it needs or will need to be replaced. Look at the deck and see if there is a caulked in deck panel...

Your assumption that the lift can hold 11-12 k may be misguided. Of course the actual breaking strength will be greater than 11k, the limit is for new lift components. As the parts age and wear, the actual capacity lowers. For the designed lifespan, that degradation in theory doesn't exceed the...

Jumping the two wires from the float switch will tell you what is bad; the contacts in the float switch or the direct 12v feed

Nice recap and info.

correct. I guess I missed that part of the layout:).

The auto/manual function is there to provide pump out of the bilge when the auto function doesn't work when it should. Manually activating the bilge pump and observing how long if at all water is pumped out can alert yo to the situation where the auto activation may have failed (and there is...

I am now using TotalBoat Total Buff. It is machine applied and is a very fine cut, good for treatment of light oxidation and light scratches. It is equivalent to about 800-1000 grit wet sanding. Therefore id needs to be followed by a polish and maybe a wax for the best shine. If you hull is not...

We often laugh about statements that say if you think the gas is bad, use it in your car.Hmmmm That is a poor option since you might mess up your vehicles engine. Sometimes local gardeners will take it. It may be ok for mowers and the like or your show blower type of equipment That said...

Is this an auto sense type of pump? I think the auto lead should be connected to a battery via an inline fuse, The wire that disappears may be the one that goes to the battery. You need to find its fuse which by code should be close to the battery it runs off of. When you find that fuse, test...

Some dielectric grease are caustic to your eyes. Eye protection is recommended as it usually is for every task. Extra caution is to avoid rubbing your eyes if you have handled dielectric grease

On Grady's I think your assumption is correct, it doesn't have to be exactly under a stringer. On my newer non Grady boat, it is a different story. The hull is infusion molded with a thin outer and inner skin, filled with injected foam. In this case, I want bunks to allign with the internal...

Yup, you got lucky:)

If if doesn't go to the pump electrically, it isn't the float switch for the pump. Physically you may not have a physical wire that goes to the pump. Rather there will be a splice point on the power feed to the pump that splits off into two wires, One goes to the dash switch for manual mode and...

I interpreted the buttock data to show the distance form the various stringer off of the keel. In other words, where the bunks would be contact the hull. To be honest though, I am not sure and never noticed that term when looking up stringer spacing:) That was confusing. let me try again. If...