Recent content by CheapGrady

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    Anyone Offshore in an Adventure 208?

    Thank you to all who have continued to offer advice and personal experience. I'm coming from a 32ft Carver aft cabin that was a twin inboard and not something you wanted to take out in chop. I'll be taking it slow while I learn my fishing spots and how the boat handles. Having nothing to prove...
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    Anyone Offshore in an Adventure 208?

    Thanks for the reply, many have offered advice which is appreciated but it's nice to hear from someone familiar with the Gulf of Mexico.
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    Anyone Offshore in an Adventure 208?

    Thank you all for the replies so far. I'll be working up to 20-30 mile offshore trips if everything goes to plan. I ran across a guy who is very active in tournament fishing in my local waters and is highly experienced offshore who echos some of what has been said here. He's good to go 30 miles...
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    Anyone Offshore in an Adventure 208?

    Good afternoon all, New to the forum, but I've lurked here while researching Grady-White models. I have a new to me Adventure 208, 1998 model with a Johnson 200hp Ocean Pro that I'm hoping to have on the water soon. I'm very curious to hear if anyone is venturing offshore in their Adventure...