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    New Prop. Three blades vs four

    Want to upgrade stock 3 blade aluminum prop to Stainless Steel. Engine is Yamie 150 4 stroke on 08 208. Fish of VA Beach, occasionally OBX and troll 90% of time. Looking for input on pros and cons of each. I know I'm looking at $350-500. Thanks.in advance
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    Fuel Vent 208 Adventure

    Evening, Past weekend was fueling up, boat was on trailer, and pump handle would shut off after 15 to 20 seconds. Took forever to get 25 gallons in tank. There was abt 20 gallons in tank and was sitting slightly bow down at the pump. Research has lead to clogged fuel vent as most likely...
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    Hard Top Conversion

    Afternoon all. Looking for some insight/advice on converting my 208 from Bimini to hard top. The Bimini needs replaced, worn and couple zippers broken. What's ballpark for having a hardtop installed, will have to get new side curtains etc. Thanks Y'al!
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    Boating from Norfolk to Annaplis

    Hi All, Looking for some information about going from Norfolk up to Annapolis. Approximatly how long would it take, leaving from Little Creek, Crusing at about 25-30 mph depending on condtions of course. Place to stop along the way, marinas, places to eat etc. Will be taking the trip in...
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    In Search for a Handheld GPS

    I'm in the market for a handheld GPS. Looking for some input. I fish/boat mainly in Ches. Bay/NE NC area and I want to start heading off shore to Ches. Lite Tower and other wrecks. Looking to spend between $150-300. Main features I'm interested in are preloaded coastline...
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    Great Way to End the Week

    Took half day Friday and two buddies and I hit the Croaker Jackpot! Orginal plan was to catch a few small croaker off of Ft. Monroe then move over to the CBBT and see if we could entice some flounder with them and some squid/minnow sandwiches, but we found a honey hole of Croaker and decided to...
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    August Fishin/Cruisin Trips

    August was pretty good month for getting on the water for me and the family. My son and I got two decent fishing trips in, plus the Admiral and I got a evening cruise in with our daughter before she left for college.
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    Oregan Inlet

    Hey y'al, I'm considering doing some fishing off Hatteras Seashore, Oregan Inlet is closest ocean access for me. Looking for some advice on transiting the inlet. I know it's tricky on best day. If anyone has gone in/out thru there tips and advice is welcome. Thanks! Rick
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    Dismal Swamp Canal Cruise

    Wandering if anyone has taken a cruise up through Dismal Swamp Canal. Looking to take day cruise through there with the Admiral on Mom's Day, plan on departing from E.City Coast Guard base. I've combed internet and have lock/bridge info, just curious for some first hand expierence. Thanks in...
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    Cape Henry Tog Fishing Apr 24

    Went out to Cape Henry wreck with Tidewater Grady White Club, Joe Miller got us on the wreck and much to everyone's dis-belief, Tyler, my 15 year old skunked us all on his first Tog trip, he caught 6 of the 14 caught, including 1 or the only two keepers! Weather was sketchy and chased us back...
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    Water in Gas Warning at 10 hours!

    Quick vent and a question, was out with the family on Ches. Bay, got a "Water in Fuel" Warning & Buzzer. Engine only has 10 hours!(Made it back to dock no problems, other than warning) I have done my research and am fully aware of the ethanol issue with water separation etc. I added stabilzer...
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    First Fish Caught on Huki Lau2!

    Couple of pics of the fish was able to land on 1st two outings on the Chesapeake Bay.
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    Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel/Friday

    Last Friday went out to HRBT with brother and my son to try our luck. Weather was hot, high humidity, little to no wind, bay was flat calm, very hazy. Morning was slow, few small croakers near the shoals, nothing around the pilings or flats, except crabs. One a lark went out into channel, and...
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    New Grady Owner

    Evening all, Finally jumped on board. Purchased a '08 208 Factory left over from Norfolk Marine. Took her out last Monday on Pasquatank River and she has been Chistened "Huki Lau2". The original "Huki Lau" was my old man's '73 18' Westwinds that we trolled all over Bogue Sound from...
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    Mid-Atlantic Boat Show Va Beach anyone attend?

    Did anyone happen to go to boat show at Va Beach Conv. Center this weekend? (I'm deployed and missed it, for second year running!) Curious if Grady had any thing different or specials going on.
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    Have Price Quote for '08 Escape

    Paid a visit to Norfolk Marine today and they have an '08 209 on the floor, close to what I am looking for, but not quite. So I had saleman build and price one, options where T-top w/radio box, light rod holders etc, lean bar w/backrest, footrest, tackle box, rod holders and storage area, high...
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    Va Fuel Tax Refund

    In the process of researching and obtaining info for the "big buy" I discovered that those of us that boat or will be boating in Va can claim a tax refund for all the fuel(gas and diesel) bought in the state. Va fuel tax is 17.5cent/gallon. All info and forms are on website...
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    180 vs 209

    Ahoy all, new member, love the sight great info, tips etc. The admiral finally gave me the green light to buy a boat. Always wanted a Grady and have narrowed it down to either a 180 or 209. Will be used it for fishing in S.Cheasapeake Bay, and Sounds in NE North Carolina and/or occasional run...